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How to Reject a Candidate and Gain a Brand Advocate

Posted on November 2019

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โ€‹The German banking and financial services sector is a busy job market bristling with skilled and talented candidates. This means high-quality roles will receive many applications, and it is the responsibility of the hiring manager to ensure each of those applications are handled correctly.   

While it is tempting to leave CVs in your inbox unanswered, or not respond to an interviewee who didnโ€™t click with the role, turning a candidate off your employer brand through bad communication can cause damage to your reputation and discourage their peers to apply for roles.   

This resource covers the best ways to reject a candidate in a timely and professional manner, and why this is important for maintaining your overall reputation as a quality employer.     

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