By Justin Hillier
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January 30, 2025
Key Benefits of Automating and Structuring Post-Interview Feedback Post-interview feedback is the biggest bottleneck in the hiring process, frustrating hiring managers, consultants, and candidates alike. Chasing feedback wastes time, the responses are often vague, and valuable insights are more often than not, lost. A streamlined, structured approach eliminates these issues, delivering significant benefits across the board: Here at Recruiter Insider we have released a feature that solves all of these problems and delivers feedback faster to the consultant and candidate whilst making the process easier for hiring managers. How it works Hiring Managers receive an email from Recruiter Insider Record a voice note on 5 specific questions Confirm the AI powered transcription Choose if you would like to progress the candidate to the next stage Submit - That's it! For Hiring Managers ✅ Removes the pressure of a sales-driven call – No more feeling caught off guard by a consultant’s call at an inconvenient time. ✅ Saves time – Instead of a drawn-out 5-10 minute call, feedback can be provided in approx. two minutes . ✅ Provides flexibility – Feedback can be given at a time that suits them, rather than waiting for a consultant’s call. ✅ Improves employer branding – A faster, smoother process makes the company look professional, improving its reputation in the market. ✅ Speeds up hiring – Faster feedback means decisions are made quicker, ensuring the best candidates aren’t lost to competitors. For Recruitment Consultants ✅ Eliminates constant chasing – No more wasting time trying to get a hiring manager on the phone for a rushed response. ✅ Enables deeper conversations – When consultants do speak to hiring managers, they can focus on valuable insights , not just asking for feedback. ✅ Creates structured feedback data – Feedback is stored and tracked over time, no longer lost in the consultant’s memory . ✅ Improves efficiency – Saves time by automating a process that traditionally requires multiple follow-ups. ✅ Builds hiring intelligence – Over time, structured data allows for better interview preparation resources aligned to hiring managers, job titles, and employers. ✅ Enhances screening processes – Aggregated feedback can be used to pre-screen candidates more effectively based on what hiring managers consistently look for. ✅ Integrates directly into your ATS – Feedback is automatically recorded and stored against candidates for future reference. For Candidates ✅ Receives feedback faster – The biggest frustration for candidates is waiting in limbo; this approach eliminates unnecessary delays. ✅ Gains better insights – Instead of just a "no," candidates get clearer, more structured feedback to help them improve. ✅ Improves the overall candidate experience – Faster, transparent feedback strengthens the relationship between candidates, employers, and consultants. The Bigger Picture By simplifying the process, we achieve: 🚀 A faster hiring process – Even a 10% reduction in time-to-hire would have a massive impact. 📊 Actionable hiring data – Structured feedback enables long-term hiring trend analysis. 🎯 More trust and stronger relationships – When candidates and clients feel heard, trust in the process grows. 💡 A better recruitment experience for all – A win for hiring managers, consultants, and candidates alike. Real-World Proof One hiring manager recently completed feedback in 1 minute 15 seconds , allowing the process to move forward faster than a consultant could have by calling them. Reach out to us here for a demo.
