Background Check Blog

Today, the candidate experience begins long before an interview–and it isn't limited to the interview process. From the first touchpoint an individual has with an organization, candidate experience should be considered, especially since it’s a candidate’s market, employers need to reciprocate a positive impression. The candidate experience comprises every touchpoint an individual has with an organization when considering a job opportunity. It’s not limited to the interview process; in fact, it begins long before the first interview. According to one talent acquisition professional, “Candidate experience starts with a potential candidate’s very first exposure or interaction with a new potential employer. That might be an online job posting, the careers section of a company website, or it might even be a candidate researching target companies to apply to. Every touchpoint is important in shaping a candidate’s perception of an organization.”