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We know that important people get pulled into important meetings, however this must be avoided at all costs..

What happens when employers reschedule interviews at short notice:

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• Any excitement the candidate has for a company, could go down the drain
• Anger and frustration of being ‘interview ready’, only to be let down at the last minute
• It demonstrates a lack of respect for the candidate’s time
• The candidate may have used a day’s annual leave to meet you for just an hour
• It may be difficult for the candidate to book another day off
• The employer's reputation could be tarnished and leave a negative impact on their brand - Candidates may share their negative experiences on social media or discuss with friends
• Loss of trust: Last-minute cancellations can erode trust between the employer and the candidate before they’ve even met
• Potential loss of quality candidate altogether - Providing a positive candidate experience is essential for attracting and retaining top talent. Repetitive rescheduling or cancelling interviews could lead them to withdraw their application altogether
• Good candidates are in demand. If you're schedule too far down the line, your favourite candidate will accept another job

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So how to rectify the situation?

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• Consider asking a colleague to stand in for you – an interview with someone else in the team is better than no interview at all
• If you need to reschedule, be as flexible as possible - Think about offering a time which is outside normal working hours- Try to accommodate a lunch time or after work
• Employers will need to really make an effort to get back on the ‘right side’ of the candidate

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Finally, put the shoe on the other foot –imagine how you would feel as the Employer, if a candidate pulled out of the interview at the last minute – would you give them a second chance?

Inspire Selection’s company values:  #integrity #honesty #reliability #excellence

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