Having been a recruiter for more than 20 years, I can tell all of you Hiring Managers out there, feedback on candidates is necessary and appreciated.

A job description gives only a portion of information to a recruiter when they are tasked with finding the “right person for the job”.  There is nothing more frustrating to a recruiter and a candidate when a hiring manager has gone “Radio Silent”.

The interview process can become very stagnet when feedback is not shared.  Open communication regarding candidates is key to gaining traction on a search.  Calibration on candidates and follow-up on interivews can drive the process to a close much faster and more effectively when all parties understand where a candidate stands in the selection process.