<p>With the battle for the best global talent more competitive than ever, the importance of candidate experience is at the forefront of every hiring manager’s mind. A <a href="https://businessblog.trueprofile.io/how-to-create-the-best-candidate-experience-for-overseas-applicants/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">positive candidate experience</a> will result in new hires who are engaged, a good fit for the company and are well-prepared for their new role. Not every candidate can be hired, so for the applicants who aren’t selected, a positive candidate experience also means they still have a favourable perception of the company and are likely to re-apply for a role in the future.</p>
<p>Here are five ways that utilising background screening can improve the candidate experience:</p>
<h2>Set The Bar High For Quality</h2>
<p>If a candidate knows that their colleagues have also undergone background screening, they’re safe in the knowledge that they will be part of a team which is built upon qualified, skilled individuals. It’s also an indication of the way that the business operates and sets the bar high in terms of expectations and for an ongoing working relationship.</p>
<h2>Transparent Hiring Process</h2>
<p>If a background check is part of your recruitment practice then be open with the candidate about this, no one likes surprises! By setting out the format of the hiring process and clearly communicating this to the candidate, this ensures that both parties understand the timeline and the expectations. Not only will transparent communication enhance the <a href="https://businessblog.trueprofile.io/why-candidate-experience-is-more-important-than-ever-before/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">candidate experience</a>, but it will also allow candidates to get any documents prepared and ready to avoid delays.</p>
<h2>Assurance That Their Data Is Safe</h2>
<p>When candidates are sending over sensitive, personal information it’s crucial that applicants know how their data will be stored and processed. Using a background screening company which is a <a href="https://businessblog.trueprofile.io/are-your-hiring-practices-gdpr-compliant/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">GDPR compliant background screening entity</a> will put candidates at ease that the company they are applying for values the security of their data, regardless of whether or not they are based in the EU.</p>
<h2>Seamless Process</h2>
<p>No one enjoys doing job applications, so if background screening is part of the deal, then ensure you use a provider which makes this as painless as possible. If the background screening process is unnecessarily complex or confusing, you may see stellar candidates become disheartened and drop out of the application.</p>
<h2>Added Extras</h2>
<p>If candidates are spending time organising and submitting their information in preparation for background screening, it’s always nice to give something back. For example, users of TrueProfile.io not only get their verified documents but get a professional profile with which they can <a href="https://businessblog.trueprofile.io/trueprofile-io-launches-new-standard-for-portable-credentials/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">store their documents forever</a> and present them to future employers and authorities via blockchain.</p>
<p>For more information on the benefits of TrueProfile.io for securely verifying applicant’s professional documents, please visit our dedicated <a href="https://www.trueprofile.io/businesspartner" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Business Partner’s area.</a></p>