Candidate Journey

Meaning & Definition 

The term “Candidate Journey” describes the candidate’s overall experience from the initial contact with an employer to the ultimate decision of selection or rejection. The candidate journey consists of several components, including job search, application process, screening, interview, offer, onboarding, and other. Creating a positive candidate journey can lead to greater candidate engagement, increased levels of trust in employers, and better overall hiring results.

Importance in HR & Recruitment

• Enhances company image and candidate experience.
• Helps mitigate candidate dropouts during the hiring process.
• Ensures that HR departments create fair and transparent hiring techniques.
• Provides faster hiring times and improved quality of candidates hired.
• Strengthens the company’s long-term relationship with all candidates.

Legal Compliance

• Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (DPDP Act), regulates how candidate personal data is collected, stored, and utilised at all stages throughout the candidate journey.
• Information Technology Act (2000), regulates digital recruitment systems and candidate data security.
• Equal Opportunity Principle for Indian Labour Laws, ensure that recruitment is fair and non-discriminatory.