John Vlastelica teaches recruiters how to decline external candidates without damaging your employer brand. He covers what feedback to give, when to deliver it, and how to turn rejected candidates into referral sources instead of detractors.
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As recruiters, we have to be able to find, engage, screen and close great talent. But what about the talent your hiring teams don't select? You know those candidates you have to decline. Those conversations matter. They matter to you, to your company's employer, brand, and to the candidate. Hi, my name is John Vlastilika. I'm the founder and CEO of Recruiting Toolbox and we're a consulting and training firm that focuses on helping recruiters win in their jobs. I partner with Social Talent to bring you best practice content for declining external candidates. You'll learn how to deliver quality post interview feedback to candidates that are not getting an offer, plus info on what to share, when to share it, and who should share it. We'll talk through practical how to techniques for declining candidates with respect and how to do that in a way that improves your reputation as an employer, not hurts it. We'll also talk through common questions you'll likely get from candidates, including candidates who challenge your hiring decision, or ask you for more details on the why they weren't selected. And I'll share how to get hiring managers to get you the recruiter actionable feedback that will actually help the candidate in their career. When done right post interview declines can actually turn candidates into part of your referral network and improve your reputation and brand. Please join me.
