HR Glossary

What is Candidate Experience?

Candidate experience is the overall perception a job seeker forms about an employer based on every interaction during the hiring process, from job discovery through onboarding or rejection.

Why it matters in hiring

Candidate Experience comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

Related terms starting with C

• Calibration Session
• Campus Recruitment
• Canada Labour Code (Canada)
• Canadian Human Rights Act (Canada)
• Candidate Persona
• Candidate Pipeline
• Candidate Relationship Management (CRM)
• Career Fair

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