🔍 The Interview Feedback Gap: Why Do Good Candidates Lose Interest While Companies Are Still Deciding?

Imagine attending an interview, waiting for an update, checking your phone, and following up—only to hear nothing.

On the other side, the hiring team may still be discussing your profile.

But while the company is deciding, the candidate may be accepting another offer.

Sometimes, good talent isn’t lost during the interview. It’s lost in the silence that follows.

Candidate experience research from SHRM highlights why communication and a timely hiring process matter.

So, what can HR do differently?

✅ Set realistic timelines for interview decisions.
✅ Agree on feedback deadlines with hiring managers.
✅ Keep candidates informed, even when a decision is pending.
✅ Close the loop professionally, whether the answer is yes or no.

Because candidates remember more than the questions you ask. They remember how you made them feel throughout the process.

💡 A question for HR professionals: How long should a candidate wait before receiving interview feedback?

Let’s make hiring more transparent, respectful and human.

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