Haia Aaraj
Recruitment Consultant
One of our clients was running a search that took much longer than expected. The role itself was attractive and the requirements were clear, but the process kept slowing down. As time passed, keeping candidates warm became a real challenge. Even the strong profiles who were initially enthusiastic started to lose momentum, and a few eventually dropped out altogether.
We knew the key was consistency. Instead of rushing or pushing harder, we focused on what makes the biggest difference in situations like this: clear communication, timely feedback, and honest expectations. By staying close to the candidates throughout the process, we managed to keep engagement high, even when the timeline stretched.
In the end, the client selected a candidate who remained motivated from the start to the very last step. They had the right background, the right mindset, and the patience to navigate a slower process, and they are now happily placed.
This placement was a reminder that even when a search takes longer, steady communication can keep good candidates on board.
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