Optimizing Candidate Experience: Enhance Your Hiring Process

Great Survey 2025 – The use of artificial intelligence by HR to enhance the candidate experience

Take part in the Great Survey 2025 on how HR is using AI to build smarter, more human-centered candidate journeys.

Candidate Experience institute

We help TA leaders and HR teams turn candidate experience into a measurable business advantage. Our editorial work connects research, field-tested frameworks, and practical guidance that improves conversion, reduces time-to-hire, and protects employer brand.

This is Candidate Experience media built for decision-makers, focused on what moves the metrics, from application flow to post-interview engagement.

What you will find here

Playbooks for end-to-end experience design (Designing Candidate Experience)
Friction reduction across forms, screening, and scheduling (Application Process)
Structured interviewing that drives fairness and faster decisions (Interviewing Experience)
Tech and automation guidance that improves efficiency (Technology Enhancing Candidate Experience)
Retention-minded follow-up and closing the loop (Post-Interview Engagement)

Explore the latest insights

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How to improve candidate experience during the hiring process

Understanding Candidate Needs

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12/06/2025

How to improve candidate experience during the hiring process

Discover actionable insights and best practices to enhance the candidate experience during the hiring process. Learn how to attract top talent and ensure a positive candidate experience.

by Eleanor Hawthorne

Understanding Candidate Needs

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12/06/2025

How to improve candidate experience

Discover actionable strategies and insights on how to improve candidate experience, ensuring a positive journey for job seekers and attracting top talent.

by Amélie-Rose Laurent

The ultimate guide to creating a candidate experience survey

Feedback Mechanisms

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12/06/2025

The ultimate guide to creating a candidate experience survey

Discover how to craft the perfect candidate experience survey to enhance your hiring process. Learn about the best practices, key questions, and insights from industry experts.

by Sebastian Whittaker

Candidate experience: insights and best practices for elevating your hiring process

Understanding Candidate Needs

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12/06/2025

Candidate experience: insights and best practices for elevating your hiring process

Explore in-depth research and actionable insights on candidate experience, featuring data, expert opinions, and case studies to help improve your hiring process.