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Top 3 Elements of Glassdoor Reviews from a Candidate Perspective
Top talent doesn’t just scan the ratings and reviews on Glassdoor, they dive deep. Here are the 3 things top candidates say that they care most about.
Nancee Yago
Nancee Yago, Author at Glassdoor US | May 8, 2017
Top talent doesn’t just scan the ratings and reviews on Glassdoor, they dive deep. Here are the 3 things top candidates say that they care most about: They want to feel respected in all communications
Everyone is moving quickly but I’ve seen and heard some of these messages and they can be bad. Take an extra 2 minutes to show that you know something about the candidate – it goes a long way.
[Related: 3 Tips to Get Executives on Board with Responding to Reviews]They want transparency about the company, the job, the team and the interview process
If it’s 7 rounds of interviews, so be it. Let them know what they’re getting into in advance. They’ll find out eventually, so it's important to be honest and forthcoming so they can make an informed decision about continuing. Additionally, it's a sign of respect. [Related: 5 Pro Tips to Influence Your Candidate Experience]They want timely and comprehensive feedback
Many candidates have reported a “black hole” of communication after the interview and what a huge problem it is for them. The following canned email saying “Thank you for applying…” isn’t fooling anyone into thinking you care about them. [Related: Results of Responding to Reviews] The best and the brightest have endless choices – you need them way more than they need you. Ultimately, if you want top talent to choose your opportunity over the thousands of others, the candidate experience has to be flawless. The process is about respect, empathy and doing the little things well and consistently.Nancee Yago
