How To Gauge and Set Candidate Expectations

by Beverly Aarons 9. February 2010 08:52

Before a recruiter sends a candidate to interview with an employer, the recruiter should fully disclose the job’s requirements, responsibilities and corporate culture. Be sure to ask if the candidate needs clarification on any of the above mentioned items.
Find out what the candidate’s expectations are of the employer. What salary do they expect? What type of working conditions do they expect? What type of corporate culture do they expect? You may even want to gauge their expectations for the employment process. If you know that the employer’s process is particularly lengthy or complex please let the candidate know.
Also, thoroughly explain the employer’s hiring process. Will the candidate need to meet with several people? Will there be assessments of the candidate’s skills? What type of background check will be required of the candidate? Even if part of the process seems normal or common make sure you disclose it to the candidate.
Make sure that you let the candidate know you are available for questions before or after their interview. And you should follow up immediately after the interview to find out how the candidate perceived their interview. You may also use this as another opportunity to briefly review the next step in the employer’s hiring process.
If the employer has provided feedback about the candidate please share that feedback with the candidate when appropriate.

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