Why Do Candidates Back Out Last Minute? Seeking Advice for Smoother Recruitment

I'm a bit confused here since there are many candidates to whom I gave a call and sent interview call letters for the vacancies listed in my company. But right on the day of the interview, when I call them for confirmation about their interview visit, most of them answer "No" and give out some unconvincing reasons. I just don't know why this happens and what I should do to overcome this situation and make my recruitment run smoother.

Our company may get stuck if this recruitment doesn't work effectively. Please help.

Considerations for Improving Candidate Engagement

I don't know your process clearly, so I can't give you the exact reason why this is happening. However, here are some things you should reconsider:

- Are your candidates active or passive?
- Is your job description clear and attractive enough?
- How do you call/email them for confirmation? You should get confirmation a day before the interview.
- Is your company/employer brand strong?
- How is the candidate experience?

Hope this helps.

Understanding the Employment Market Trends

As a recruiter, you need to understand how the employment market is trending. In a seller's market, the seller lays down the rules, and the buyer has to accept what the seller offers at the price quoted. However, the current employment market seems to give a little leverage to customers (employees) as well because they have choices due to the emergence of many small and medium-sized enterprises and startups. They can choose to join organizations that align with their preferences. Therefore, you need to inquire about what candidates are looking for in a job to assess their fit and determine if they are likely to respond to an interview call.

Regards, Saikumar

Hi, I suppose with the passing time everything changes, and so do the recruiting trends. Hiring trends for this year are very effective and can help you have better employees and retain them for longer. I have gone through some of them in an article which may help you as well.