{"id":4564,"date":"2026-07-14T10:31:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T14:31:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/robertsonandcompany.com\/?p=4564"},"modified":"2026-07-21T14:38:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T18:38:45","slug":"what-candidates-really-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/robertsonandcompany.com\/en-ca\/what-candidates-really-value\/","title":{"rendered":"What Candidates Really Value\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the things I enjoy most about working in RPO is that we have the opportunity to hear directly from candidates every day. We also have the ability to step back and look at the bigger picture.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:180}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recently, we surveyed candidates to better understand what influences their decision to accept a new opportunity. The results reinforced something I\u2019ve been seeing for quite some time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:180}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:180}\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4566 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/robertsonandcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Unknown-300x146.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"569\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/robertsonandcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Unknown-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/robertsonandcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Unknown.png 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px\" \/><em>Source: Roberston &amp; Company, Data as of June 11th, 2026, Job Appeal Survey n=310 respondents<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Compensation matters.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:180}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It just isn\u2019t the whole story.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:180}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our survey found that work culture and values ranked highest, followed closely by career development opportunities and job security. Compensation remained important, but it wasn\u2019t the number one driver. Candidates are thinking more broadly about where they want to build their careers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:180}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That reflects the conversations recruiters are having every day.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:180}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After more than 25 years in Talent Acquisition across banking, consulting, and RPO, I\u2019ve learned that candidates rarely make career decisions based on salary alone. They\u2019re evaluating whether they\u2019ll be supported, whether they can grow, and whether they\u2019ll enjoy working with the people around them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:180}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Those are much harder things to measure than years of experience or technical skills.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:180}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s also where recruiters continue to make a real difference.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:180}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI has transformed many parts of recruitment. It can search faster, summarize resumes, identify patterns, and help recruiters become more efficient. I use these tools myself, and I believe they\u2019ll continue to improve.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:180}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What AI can\u2019t do is build trust during a conversation or recognize the hesitation in a candidate\u2019s voice when they talk about a previous manager. It can\u2019t fully understand whether someone is motivated by flexibility, stability, leadership, learning opportunities, or purpose. Those insights come from listening, asking thoughtful questions, and building relationships over time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:180}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I\u2019ve written previously about the importance of maintaining the human side of recruitment, even as technology continues to evolve. This survey reinforces why that matters.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:180}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If recruiters only focus on matching resumes to job descriptions, we\u2019ll miss the conversations that explain why someone is actually considering a move.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:180}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I\u2019ve also seen organizations lose exceptional candidates because communication broke down. Delays, inconsistent messaging, or unclear expectations often create uncertainty long before compensation becomes an issue.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:180}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Candidates today expect transparency.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:180}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They understand that hiring takes time. What they don\u2019t want is silence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:180}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That\u2019s why I believe candidate experience has become a competitive advantage. Every conversation, every follow-up, and every expectation we set contributes to how candidates view an organization.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:180}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As recruiters, we\u2019re often the first relationship a candidate has with a company. We influence how they experience the hiring process and how they perceive the employer behind it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:180}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Technology will continue to change how we recruit. I don\u2019t see that slowing down.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:180}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What won\u2019t change is the importance of understanding people.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:180}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The recruiters who will continue to stand out are those who combine technology with curiosity, empathy, and good judgment. They\u2019ll use AI to become more efficient while spending more time having better conversations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:180}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Because in the end, candidates don\u2019t simply choose jobs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:180}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They choose people, leaders, and environments where they believe they can succeed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:180,&quot;335559739&quot;:180}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; letter-spacing: normal;\" data-teams=\"true\"><b>By Ted Pierni<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Head of Delivery | Robertson &amp; Company<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>Ted Pierni is Head of Delivery at Robertson &amp; Company. 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