Though you may find many great candidates for a role during the hiring process, you can’t hire them all. While necessary, rejecting a candidate can be a difficult process. Fortunately, you can respectfully let a candidate know you’ve chosen not to move forward with them. Keep reading to learn the best way to reject candidates without being rude.
Don’t Leave Them Waiting
Rejecting a candidate may not be a task you look forward to, but that doesn’t mean you should put it off. Leaving a candidate waiting for a response can lead to confusion or even false hope. Once you’ve decided to stop considering a candidate, let them know as soon as possible. Then, everyone will be on the same page, and the candidate will feel like you respect them.
Offer Personal Feedback
It can be tempting to use an automated rejection message for candidates. However, a personalized rejection will show that you value the time the candidate gave to the application and interview process. Offering feedback based on why you have decided not to move forward can help the candidate with their continued job search and build your rapport with them. A rejection message doesn’t need to be long, and personalizing feedback can be as simple as letting them know you’re looking for someone with a specific certification they are currently lacking.
Offer Encouragement
Rejections can be difficult to receive, especially for job seekers who have been on the hunt for a while. A message of encouragement can help put a positive spin on your rejection. Again, this does not need to be lengthy. Just let your candidate know you are hoping for the best for them, and that this rejection is not the end of their job search.
Now that you know the best way to reject candidates without being rude, you can continue looking for the perfect candidate without damaging your business’s reputation. Burnett’s Staffing can help if you’re struggling to find the right candidates for your business. Our employee recruitment services will help you find and hire the right employees for your role. Contact us today to get started.