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title: [Infographic] Candidate experience figures
description: Candidate experience is the lifeblood of a company in a context of both talent and skill shortages. This infographic helps you understand this.
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# [\[Infographic\] Candidate experience figures](https://inbound.lasuperagence.com/en/blog-agency/infographie-chiffres-experience-candidat)

 Written by [Guillaume Vigneron](https://inbound.lasuperagence.com/en/blog-agency/author/guillaume-vigneron) | Sep 29, 2021 10:00:59 AM

> "*The candidate experience is the feeling or impression generated by applying to the company. The challenge is obviously to make the candidate want to go further*" (Alexandre Pachulski, co-founder of Talentsoft) 

What is [candidate experience](https://inbound.lasuperagence.com/blog/white_book_candidate_experience) ?

Is this something to consider when you are a recruiter? 

How can we measure its impact?

As an agency that specializes in [Inbound Recruiting](https://inbound.lasuperagence.com/blog/how-to-attract-rare-profiles-inbound-recruiting-employer-mark), we take a very close look at how a candidate perceives their first relationship with their potential future employer ([the Talent Brand](https://inbound.lasuperagence.com/blog/employer-brand-talent-brand-alignment)).

Let's not forget that recruiting itself represents a quite significant experience for a person, very impactful for their future at least in the short term.

We therefore wanted to represent the numbers of the candidate experience in this ** detailed infographic**.

Happy reading!

###### *<https://inbound.lasuperagence.com/hubfs/Infographies/infographic_1800px.png>*Candidate experience figures (source [CareerArc](http://www.careerarc.com/))

Nearly **60%** of candidates have had a **bad experience** and just as many employers have read **negative comments** online about their process. But why?

## The application

A conscientious applicant spends **3 to 4 hours preparing** an application while **72%** of employers spend less than **15 minutes** reviewing an application.

Nearly **60%** of applicants spend more than **one hour** researching and preparing their application online. But **70%** of employers believe candidates spend **less than an hour** researching, preparing and submitting their application.

## The notification

**65%** of applicants say they have never or **rarely** received a response to their application. **85%** think that **no human being** took the time to **read** their application. Of those who receive notification, **51%** say it took at least **one month** to reach them.

Nearly **40%** of employers rely on **technology** that analyzes and screens candidates based on submitted data. **62%** of employers who use this type of software admit that some valid candidates are likely **erroneously screened out**.

## Candidate feedback

Candidates who get NO feedback on their application from a company are **3.5** times more likely to **never try to apply** for that company again. **72%** of candidates who had a bad candidate experience **shared** that negative experience online or directly with someone. Only **1 in 4 employers** regularly ask for **feedback** from candidates about their experience. 

Nearly **60%** of employers have discovered **negative reviews** online about their recruitment process. While 12% have searched and never found negative reviews. The remaining 28% never checked.

Candidates believe that "**effective** applicant follow-up" is more important than a "nice **career site**" or a "candidate experience developed on **mobile**."

**60%** of candidates say that "**better communication**, before, during and after the recruitment process" is what they need most. Meanwhile, **55%** of employers think candidates most want a better **online application process**.

 Want to go [further](https://inbound.lasuperagence.com/inbound-recruiting-guide-definition) on the topic of candidate experience?

Download our white paper: "[10 techniques to perfect your career site](https://inbound.lasuperagence.com/blog/white_paper_candidate_experience)".

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