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How do you treat candidates not selected for the job? Walk me through your process.

Internal Recruiters speak to many candidates in a day and often interview dozens of people for one role. Show the interviewer that you treat your candidates with respect and that you are unafraid to be forthright with them when they are not selected for the job. The hiring authority may also want to see that you have excellent coaching skills and that you are comfortable giving helpful and actionable feedback. They also want to see that your actions and communication with the public will positively reflect the company.

"Part of being a successful recruiter is to gain and keep the respect of your talent pool. When I find out that a candidate was not selected, I will pick up the phone and call them. I tell them the news and ask them if they would like feedback. If the person is open to feedback, I will be honest with them about why they were not selected. Then, I document everything that has happened. It's important to me that each candidate walks away with an admiration for our company, our culture, and our interview process. This means showing them the respect they deserve after investing their time and energy into our interview process."

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