What if job seekers could review recruiters and hiring managers the same way consumers review other experiences? In this episode, Kevin Maharaj explains why he created Ghosted Platform and how candidate feedback could bring greater transparency and accountability to the hiring process. The conversation explores candidate ghosting, recruiter communication, anonymous reviews, employer branding, and the emotional impact of searching for work. You’ll also learn how constructive feedback can help employers understand what candidates experience and why improving hiring from negative to neutral may be much simpler than companies realize.
Key Takeaways
Ghosted Platform gives candidates a way to review individual recruiters and hiring managers.
Candidate reviews can create a feedback loop that helps organizations identify problems in their hiring process.
Poor communication and ghosting can turn an otherwise ordinary hiring experience into a negative one.
Candidates do not necessarily expect every hiring experience to be exceptional; basic communication and transparency can make a significant difference.
Anonymous reviews can give job seekers a place to share experiences they may not feel comfortable discussing publicly.
Reviews should focus on constructive, professional feedback rather than becoming a place simply to attack recruiters or employers.
Positive reviews are as important as negative reviews because they can highlight recruiters and hiring managers who treat candidates well.
Recruiters could eventually ask candidates for reviews as a way to demonstrate the quality of their candidate experience.
Candidate experience affects employer branding because every applicant has an interaction with the company’s brand.
Marketing and talent acquisition can work together to treat the hiring process as an important brand experience.
Kevin's Profile - linkedin.com/in/kevinsmaharaj
Timestamps
00:00 Introducing Ghosted Platform
03:53 The frustration that inspired the platform
06:19 Reviewing recruiters and hiring managers
10:39 Why transparency and communication matter
19:53 Keeping candidate reviews fair
21:26 The emotional toll of job searching
29:53 Understanding the candidate perspective
31:53 Moving from negative to positive experiences
35:46 Hiring as a marketing opportunity
38:33 The future of candidate feedback
Keywords
candidate experience
hiring process
recruitment feedback
candidate reviews
recruiter reviews
hiring transparency
employer branding
candidate ghosting
talent acquisition
HR technology
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