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Improving the Candidate Rejection Experience – Quick Survey

Question 1: Recruiting Focus (Multi-Select Choice)

What is your primary recruiting focus?

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What is your primary recruiting focus?

Tech

Healthcare

Finance

Retail/Hospitality

Manufacturing/Blue Collar

Other (please specify)

Question 2: Role Levels Recruiters (Single selection)

What level of roles do you typically recruit for?

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What level of roles do you typically recruit for?

A

Entry-Level

B

Mid-Level

C

Senior-Level

D

Executive-Level

Question 3: ATS System Used (Dropdown)

Which ATS (Applicant Tracking System) do you currently use?

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Question 4: Current Rejection Process (Single Selection)

How do you currently handle candidate rejections at different hiring stages?

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How do you currently handle candidate rejections at different hiring stages?

A

Pre-screening applicants (resume review only) → Automated rejection emails

B

After a first-round interview → Personal rejection email or call

C

After final-round interviews → Personal rejection email or call

D

No formal rejection process

E

Other (please specify)

Question 5: How Often Do You Provide Personalized Feedback? (Single Selection)

How often do you provide personalized feedback in rejection emails?

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How often do you provide personalized feedback in rejection emails?

A

Always – I personalize all rejections, even early-stage ones

B

Only if a candidate completes at least a first-round interview

C

Only if a candidate reaches the final round

D

Rarely – Only if a candidate asks for feedback

E

Never – I don’t personalize rejections

Question 6: Pain Points (Multi-Select Choice)

What prevents you from providing more personalized rejection feedback?

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What prevents you from providing more personalized rejection feedback?

Too many applicants – I don’t have the time

ATS limitations – My system doesn’t support personalized rejections

Legal risk – Avoiding potential discrimination claims

Lack of clear rejection reasons – Sometimes it’s just not a fit

Already identified finalists – I only focus on my top candidates

Other (please specify)

Question 7: Would You Use an AI Tool? (Single Choice)

If an AI tool could help automate personalized rejections while ensuring a better candidate experience, would you use it?

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If an AI tool could help automate personalized rejections while ensuring a better candidate experience, would you use it?

A

Yes, absolutely

B

Possibly, if it integrates with my workflow

C

No, I don’t think it’s necessary

Question 8: Most Common Rejection Reasons (Multi-Select Choice)

Which rejection reasons do you use most often?

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Which rejection reasons do you use most often?

Lack of experience

Not a cultural/team fit

Stronger candidates in the pipeline

Compensation expectations don’t align

Other (please specify)

Question 9: AI Rejection Tool Preferences (Multi-Select Choice)

Would you want an AI rejection tool to:

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Would you want an AI rejection tool to:

Auto-generate rejection messages while ensuring compliance

Allow me to customize responses before sending

Provide optional career growth resources for candidates

All of the above

Question 10: What Features Matter to You? (Open-Ended) (Optional)

What features would make an AI rejection tool valuable to you?

Question 11: Concerns About AI in Rejections? (Open-Ended) (Optional)

What concerns would you haver about using AI for rejection emails?

Question 12: Interested in Early Access? (Single Choice)

Would you be interested in testing an early version of this AI tool?

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Would you be interested in testing an early version of this AI tool?

A

Yes, I’d love to provide feedback

B

Maybe, I’d need more details

C

No, not interested