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A few weeks ago, Ryan over at Cruiter Talk wrote a great article about creating a Disney-like recruiting experience for candidates. Ryan writes,

I was given a stat today by Shane from Intelligence Software that recruiters only place 1% of the candidates they come in contact with. I have no reason to think that’s wrong, so how do I keep the other 99% speaking positively of the experience even when I haven’t found them a job?

Ryan then shares 10 pledges he’s made to provide a better experience for candidates. I won’t share the whole list, but here are a few of my favorites:

1. I will understand that I sell people and not products and will treat each as an individual.

2. I recognize that I am assisting with one of the biggest decisions you have to make, and will take time to understand not only your skills and experience that are marketable, but also your needs and wants by conducting a full interview and not just register you.

7. I will ask three things of you: honesty, reliability and communication. Because I expect this of you, you can expect it of me.

10. I will deal with you as I would want to be dealt with were I in your shoes.

It’s a great post. Definitely head over their and read the whole thing.

10 Recruiter Pledges – Creating a Disney like Experience