In today’s competitive job market, ensuring a positive candidate experience during the recruitment process is crucial. Recent findings from Sterling’s webinar, “Identity-First: A Key Component of Successful Global Hiring Strategies,” highlight a concerning trend: only a quarter of employers prioritise candidate experience during identity checks. With the accuracy of these checks being the primary focus for 44% of businesses, there’s an urgent need to re-evaluate and balance the approach to both accuracy and candidate satisfaction.
Sterling’s survey reveals that while compliance and accuracy are vital, neglecting the candidate’s journey through these processes can lead to higher dropout rates. This is particularly important as over a third of businesses plan to incorporate digital identity into all background checks. As Steve Smith, President International at Sterling, points out, “The candidate experience should be at the heart of all screening processes…If there are errors in your systems that require duplication of activities or leave users with a poor experience, then dropout rates are likely to increase.”
Astute recognises the importance of a seamless and engaging recruitment process. Our latest recruitment solutions are designed to address these challenges by emphasising both accuracy and candidate satisfaction. We understand that today’s candidates are not just looking for a job; they are seeking an experience that aligns with their values and career aspirations.
How Astute is enhancing the candidate experience
Matt Dickens, our Sales Director, shares his insights: “Through our new solutions, we are able to offer a partnered approach to recruitment, and are seeing high levels of success with a 96% success rate and an average time to fill of just 29 days. This enables us to really showcase the company and its culture, which are increasingly important for candidates considering their next career move.”
Our approach at Astute is centred around the candidate, ensuring that every interaction is positive and reflective of the company’s culture. By leveraging digital identity tools and streamlining the recruitment process, we can maintain high standards of accuracy and compliance while also creating an engaging and efficient experience for candidates.
In conclusion, as the job market continues to evolve, prioritising candidate experience alongside compliance is essential. At Astute, we are committed to leading the way in innovative recruitment solutions that meet the needs of both employers and candidates. By focusing on a holistic approach to recruitment, we aim to not only attract top talent but also ensure they have a positive journey from the first interaction to onboarding.
