Comments - 5 Things to Remember When Sending Out Rejections - RecruitingBlogs2024-03-28T20:08:43Zhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=502551%3ABlogPost%3A1164126&xn_auth=noI like the idea of a phone ca…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2011-03-22:502551:Comment:11671002011-03-22T20:37:58.046ZTim Keenehttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/TimKeene
I like the idea of a phone call as well, but I know a lot of recruiters prefer not to because of the above reasons. That said, and again, I think the most important thing to remember is people are human. For me, its more important that it is done in a timely fashion, and done professionally. Its a shame that with all the technology we have today to screen people out and siphon them through various hiring systems, we miss the important part of what is essentially a relationship business.
I like the idea of a phone call as well, but I know a lot of recruiters prefer not to because of the above reasons. That said, and again, I think the most important thing to remember is people are human. For me, its more important that it is done in a timely fashion, and done professionally. Its a shame that with all the technology we have today to screen people out and siphon them through various hiring systems, we miss the important part of what is essentially a relationship business. I've found, in IT and Technic…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2011-03-22:502551:Comment:11669102011-03-22T20:32:40.856ZMat von Kroekerhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/MatvonKroeker
I've found, in IT and Technical recruiting, a candidate is more than times "selected" than they're "rejected". Each position, department, hiring manager and projects are so diverse--- and can change the reason's why they've chosen a candidate on a dime, aside from the general job description--- I preemptively prepare my candidates for rejection from the very first phone call. Regardless of how others' procedure is, or "industry standard" there might be when it comes to communicating…
I've found, in IT and Technical recruiting, a candidate is more than times "selected" than they're "rejected". Each position, department, hiring manager and projects are so diverse--- and can change the reason's why they've chosen a candidate on a dime, aside from the general job description--- I preemptively prepare my candidates for rejection from the very first phone call. Regardless of how others' procedure is, or "industry standard" there might be when it comes to communicating rejection to candidates--- I adamantly refuse to "sell" a position to a person as if they're the only candidate in the universe suited for the job, and coddle them back to earth when their highness wasn't selected. We're all adults here-- and I feel candidates appreciate an initial reality check more than being strung along as if the position is already in hand. I like the phone call. Some m…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2011-03-22:502551:Comment:11665202011-03-22T13:50:01.335ZC. B. Stalling!!https://recruitingblogs.com/profile/ChrisStallings
<p>I like the phone call. Some may not since they may fear to be attacked of why did I not get the job. But if you set it up on your first contact.</p>
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<p>1. I will get you feed back fast</p>
<p>2. The feed back may be : good, bad or I need more info</p>
<p>3. If you do not get this job I will see what else we have.</p>
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<p>this way they know how you work and they may still be mad but you can ref your first call and the rule you set up..</p>
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<p>It goes alot easier</p>
<p>I like the phone call. Some may not since they may fear to be attacked of why did I not get the job. But if you set it up on your first contact.</p>
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<p>1. I will get you feed back fast</p>
<p>2. The feed back may be : good, bad or I need more info</p>
<p>3. If you do not get this job I will see what else we have.</p>
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<p>this way they know how you work and they may still be mad but you can ref your first call and the rule you set up..</p>
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<p>It goes alot easier</p> Don't forget you also have th…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2011-03-21:502551:Comment:11653112011-03-21T18:06:20.040ZMichael Stoyanoffhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/MichaelStoyanoff
Don't forget you also have the option of a phone call. I did an article on this subject a few months back (<a href="http://www.recruitingblogs.com/profiles/blogs/is-common-courtesy-a-bother" target="_blank">http://www.recruitingblogs.com/profiles/blogs/is-common-courtesy-a-bother</a>) and the candidates I talked to said that a phone call is the most genuine and preferred method of contact, regardless of if it is good or bad news. I know a lot of companies/recruiters don't always have the time…
Don't forget you also have the option of a phone call. I did an article on this subject a few months back (<a href="http://www.recruitingblogs.com/profiles/blogs/is-common-courtesy-a-bother" target="_blank">http://www.recruitingblogs.com/profiles/blogs/is-common-courtesy-a-bother</a>) and the candidates I talked to said that a phone call is the most genuine and preferred method of contact, regardless of if it is good or bad news. I know a lot of companies/recruiters don't always have the time to do so, but if they can, it's a great method as well.<br />
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Nice read :) Many ATS systems will automat…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2011-03-21:502551:Comment:11652062011-03-21T17:39:00.580ZHelena Smithhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/HelenaSmith
<p>Many ATS systems will automatically provide a thank you for applying to this position upon initial receipt. As the candidate moves on the process (if that is the case), they will get a follow regarding an interview. The problem comes after the interview, how does the status change in the ATS change? Sometimes a "Pending Decision" is the status and that may or may not generate an email to the candiate. Again, depending on the sophistication of the system.</p>
<p>Many ATS systems will automatically provide a thank you for applying to this position upon initial receipt. As the candidate moves on the process (if that is the case), they will get a follow regarding an interview. The problem comes after the interview, how does the status change in the ATS change? Sometimes a "Pending Decision" is the status and that may or may not generate an email to the candiate. Again, depending on the sophistication of the system.</p> Tim,
Great points about res…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2011-03-21:502551:Comment:11647232011-03-21T16:39:32.629ZValentino Martinezhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/ValentinoMartinez
<p>Tim,</p>
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<p>Great points about respecting the human element in essentially a bad news sharing situation. </p>
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<p>Another problem is the process of "regretting" and "inviting" in the same time period. We're so automated these days that I recall hearing about a candidate receiving a rejection email just prior to receiving an invite to come down for an interview. How does this happen? Well, resumes in an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) are regularly accessed by company…</p>
<p>Tim,</p>
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<p>Great points about respecting the human element in essentially a bad news sharing situation. </p>
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<p>Another problem is the process of "regretting" and "inviting" in the same time period. We're so automated these days that I recall hearing about a candidate receiving a rejection email just prior to receiving an invite to come down for an interview. How does this happen? Well, resumes in an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) are regularly accessed by company recruiters and hiring managers. The probability that one will regret a candidate just as the other is ramping-up an interview process for the same candidate happens--and the candidate will be appreciative but also confused in the process.</p>
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<p>ATS systems allow for "notes" like this candidate was rejected on this date to be seen by other recruiters/hiring managers who come by the same resume, but all too often the "notes" are not read.</p>