Here’s how you can create a great recruitment experience for your Design candidates at each of the interview stages:

👌 Make your candidate feel comfortable

All in all, that’s a basic human need to feel safe! Show them that you care about their time and personal space while choosing the time for the call and answering their pre-interview questions.

👌 Set the right expectations

Let them know the timeline for the call and what your conversation will look like. Start each conversation by sharing the purpose of the call and agenda.

👌 Introduce yourself and the company

It’s as important for the candidate to know who and why they are talking to just as it is for you! Be concise, but tell them a few words about your current role and the company.

👌 Show your genuine interest in the candidate’s portfolio or experience

Let them know you’ve looked through their portfolio and background and decided they could be a great fit for your opening because of X, Y, and Z.

👌 Be clear about the role you are hunting for

Share insight into the job, mentioning information candidates are usually most interested in: the type of product, their future responsibilities, and what’s the team like. Never focus solely on the company’s description.

👌 Create a plan

Be clear about the next interview stages, timeline, and what is required from the candidate. Here’s the Interview Guide Chan Zuckerberg Initiate’s recruiter shares with all Product Design candidates.

👌 Never forget about the feedback

Keep the promises you gave them during the call. If you planned to give the hiring manager feedback in 2 days but still have not heard from them, let the candidate know you are working on that!

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