Only 17% of employers measure candidate experience as part of the future-looking recruitment strategies. And yet, a whopping 58% of candidates have turned down a job offer because of their candidate experience. That’s before considering the vast number of potentially excellent candidates that fall away through attrition because of the complexity of the recruitment process. In such a tight labour market, employers need to sit up and pay attention to the candidate experience they provide.

Having trouble finding cleared candidates? You’re not alone. The competition for cleared candidates is the highest it has been in the past five years. A convergence of factors is causing the hiring crunch – epic delays in new investigations, a strengthening commercial sector driving competition, and more cautiousness among candidates. We’re unpacking these three trends, and sharing our tips for how you can compete despite them.