When job candidates apply for an opportunity, they carry a load of expectations that recruiters must meet if they want to leave a good impression. Below are three of those expectations recruiters must meet:

Acknowledgment

When a job seeker applies for a job they are often anxious to confirm that someone received the application.  Recruiters who want to leave a positive impression, should at least setup an automated response system that acknowledges the receipt of the application.

Timeframe

The second expectation that job seekers have is that they will know when to expect a call. If using an automated response to applications, recruiters should include some verbiage about when they will respond to the inquiry.  For example, “If you meet the qualifications, expect a response within 7 to 10 days.”  That does two things; it gives the job seeker a timeframe to work with and helps them manage their expectations of whether or not they are moving to the next level in the process.

Qualifying

Job seekers want to know if they have a chance at the job opportunity as soon as possible. While it’s understandable that most recruiters cannot respond to every resume that comes across their desk, letting job seekers know that qualifying candidates will hear from a recruiter by a certain date will go a long will in creating good will with job seekers.