What if interviewing with your company created the same positive feelings as a day at a beautiful resort? The service is exceptional, the activities are thoughtfully planned, the schedule has been well communicated in advance, and the environment is so serene that everyone is talking about how much they can’t wait to come back…. before they even leave.

With the shift to an employer market in 2025, you might think that prioritizing the candidate experience isn’t as important as just getting through the sheer volume of applications. However, making that assumption would be a mistake.

How do candidates talk about their experience interviewing with you? If there is room for improvement, keep reading.

California Baja in Loreto, Mexico – Sea of Cortez | Image Julie Shipman

So, how should I handle recruiting in an employer driven market?

That’s the question that the JWS Group’s new program Talent Insights helps you solve. With many job postings receiving well over a thousand resumes in just a few days, it’s hard for Talent Acquisition teams to keep up, let alone prioritize candidate experience. However, there is a process that can make things better.

We focus on 5 critical pieces of the interview process:

  1. Put time in at the beginning before the first interview takes place by asking the candidate to self-select out or in. Include a couple skill specific questions and an application close date.
  2. Create communication using multiple forms to provide the schedule, timeline, and how to deliver the yes and the no.
  3. Hyper focus on quality, making the interview process a team sport.
  4. Debrief using criteria that avoids group think/decision making.
  5. Use transparency and efficiency in candidate status.

What to do the details of how to do this? Contact Julie Shipman, CEO of JWS Group, and set up time to learn more about the new Talent Insights program. julie@jwsgroupllc.com

California Baja in Loreto, Mexico – Sea of Cortez | Image Julie Shipman

🌿JWS Nature Fun Fact 🌿

Tucked along the stunning shores of the California Baja in Loreto, Mexico, Villa Del Palmar is more than just a beautiful getaway – it’s surrounded by one of the most vibrant ecosystems in the world! The resort sits beside the Sea of Cortez, the youngest sea on Earth, born just 5.6 million years ago when the Pacific tectonic plate broke away from North America. This magical body of water is home to 900+ species of fish, 35 types of marine mammals, and 5 different sea turtle species – a true underwater paradise. With its brilliant hues, thriving marine life, and breathtaking natural beauty, visiting this special place is an unforgettable experience. 💙

A heartfelt shoutout to Mission Blue for their incredible efforts to protect the Sea of Cortez and support the communities who rely on its wonders.