What happens when an interviewer falls asleep mid-interview or a receptionist actively discourages a candidate from joining? Join Lucy and Karen, co-founders of Disruptive HR, as they recount some shocking personal stories and explore the critical importance of enhancing candidate experiences during the recruitment process.  In this episode we dissect the pitfalls of traditional interview methods and unveil innovative strategies to assess candidates effectively. Forget about the same old competency-based questions and assessment centres - how about sharing interview questions in advance or even conducting interviews in cars?! Discover how industry leaders like Microsoft and McKinsey are revolutionising their hiring processes by making candidates feel more at ease and better showcasing their real-world skills.  Tune in to learn actionable tips on improving your candidate experience, to enable your organisation to hire the best talent - and retain a positive employer brand even amongst the candidates you reject. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Inspiration 03:20 The Negative Impact of a Poor Candidate Experience 05:25 The Damage to Brand and Reputation 06:06 Transparency and Salary 08:36 Ease of Application 10:05 Customising the Selection Process 13:40 Alternative Assessment Methods 18:30 Measuring the Candidate Experience 20:50 Providing Feedback to Rejected Candidates 22:26 Conclusion Website: www.disruptivehr.com Join the Disruptive HR Club https://disruptivehr.com/welcome-to-the-future-of-hr/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/disruptivehr/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disruptive_hr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hrdisruptive/ Email: [email protected]