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In an era marked by a global talent shortage, rapid technological advancements, and a widening skills gap, businesses’ approach to hiring has never been more critical.
One persistent issue is candidates turning down offers or disappearing from the process altogether—leaving hiring teams asking, “Why?”
The answer lies in the candidate experience.
Recent data reveals that 53 percent of job seekers have had at least one negative hiring experience, and over half of them have declined job offers as a result.
To combat this, it’s all the more important for businesses to focus on a key element of the hiring process: training hiring managers.
In this post, we’ll explore how to design a robust hiring manager training program and offer interview tips for hiring managers to foster inclusivity and elevate your overall hiring process.
The importance of training hiring managers
When hiring managers conduct great interviews, it supports an exceptional candidate experience and results in better hires.
Without proper training, managers may inadvertently contribute to a poor candidate experience. In fact, 62.2 percent of candidates report “bad interview vibes” as their top reason for rejecting a job offer.
It’s not just about filling roles—it’s about creating a consistent, inclusive, and efficient