How to… reject a candidate

Explain the process at the start

Howard Murfin, Talent Acquisition Director at Uniting Ambition, told us: “Give total clarity on the process (dates, format, parties involved) in order to set the expectations from the start. This way there will be no surprises and everyone in the process knows why and when things are happening.”

Let them know how they can improve

Laurie West, Talent Acquisition Manager at Exchange Team, says: “Candidates need to understand how they can improve.