In the hyper-competitive world of talent acquisition, companies look for every advantage to attract the attention of potential high performers.

But garnering the attention of a candidate is just the first step of the recruiting process. 

What happens next, according to new research, is profoundly disappointing to most candidates.

At every subsequent stage of the recruiting process, candidates report being dissatisfied:

Application—only 27% report being very satisfied
Interviewing– only 23% report being very satisfied
Screening– only 20% report being very satisfied
Assessment– only 22% report being very satisfied
Offer– only 20% report being very satisfied 

If you want to separate yourself from your competitors, take a look at improving your recruiting process.

There is a lot of room for improvement, and candidates who find the hiring process engaging are more likely to identify you as their employer of choice.