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Candidate experience survey template

Feedback from applicants and interviewees, hired or not, on communication, interviews, speed and fairness.

5 questions · about 2 minutes to complete · free on every plan

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Free account required. The template is copied into your workspace; edit anything before publishing.

When to use it
After a decision is communicated.
Who it is for
Candidates who completed at least one interview.

How to use this template

  1. Send it to rejected candidates too; their view is the least biased.
  2. Ask about time-to-decision and communication; they drive most complaints.
  3. Share what you learned and one change you made. People answer the next survey when the last one visibly mattered.

Questions in the candidate experience survey template

  1. 1. What was the outcome of your application?

    single choice · I received an offer, I was not selected, I withdrew, Still in process

  2. 2. Please rate your agreement:

    matrix · The job description was accurate, I was kept informed throughout, The interviewers were prepared and respectful, The process moved at a reasonable pace, I was treated fairly

  3. 3. How would you rate the overall experience?

    rating

  4. 4. Would you apply to us again?

    single choice · Yes, Maybe, No

  5. 5. What would have improved the process?

    open text

What the results look like

IllustrativeSynthetic sample of 120 responses generated for this preview, not real survey data. Your results page shows the same charts for your own responses.

1.What was the outcome of your application?

120 answered
Answer distribution
AnswerCountPercent
I received an offer3832%
I was not selected119%
I withdrew4437%
Still in process2723%

2.Please rate your agreement:

120 answered
StatementStrongly disagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly agreen
The job description was accurate11%9%13%30%37%120
I was kept informed throughout4%15%24%25%32%120
The interviewers were prepared and respectful7%9%18%24%42%120
The process moved at a reasonable pace6%8%23%28%36%120
I was treated fairly5%16%19%26%34%120

3.How would you rate the overall experience?

120 answered
Average 3.9
Answer distribution
AnswerCountPercent
1108%
2108%
31815%
42924%
55344%

4.Would you apply to us again?

120 answered
Answer distribution
AnswerCountPercent
Yes4134%
Maybe3933%
No4033%

How to read these questions

  • single choice: Read the share choosing each option, then cross-tab by a segment question to see who differs.
  • matrix: Compare rows on the same column (for example, % agree) to find the weakest statement, then look at who rates it lowest.
  • rating: Report the mean and the top-two-box share (the two highest points). Top-two-box is easier to explain and less sensitive to a few extreme answers.

Frequently asked questions

Will rejected candidates answer a survey?

Yes, at roughly half the rate of successful ones, and their answers are the most useful for fixing the process. Keep it anonymous and under two minutes.

How long does the candidate experience survey take to complete?

About 2 minutes: 5 questions, most of them single-tap. Every question can be edited, removed or reordered in the builder before you publish.

Is this template free to use?

Yes. Every template is included on the Free plan. Sign up, click Use this template, and it is copied into your workspace where you can edit it, add your logo and share it by link, email or embed.

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