Highlights
- 70% of candidates say hiring processes don’t reflect the actual job
- Candidates overwhelmingly prefer async, real-world tasks over live interviews
- Slow processes = lost talent: 1 in 2 candidates drop out if there's a delay
- Most candidates expect AI tools to be part of the hiring process—and they’re fine with it
- 76% say generic assessments kill engagement and don’t showcase their strengths
- Skills-based, fraud-aware, and time-efficient hiring is the new gold standard
If You're Losing Candidates, It's Probably Your Process
Hiring isn’t broken because you can’t find talent.
It’s broken because your process is pushing talent away.
And here’s the kicker: candidates aren’t guessing about this anymore. They’re telling us. Loudly.
In our latest candidate experience survey—spanning developers, designers, marketers, customer success pros, and beyond—one thing became crystal clear:
The modern job seeker doesn’t care about ping pong tables, video intros, or awkward culture questions. They care about clarity, speed, and being evaluated fairly.
This report dives deep into what candidates actually want from your hiring process—based on real data—and how teams using Feenyx are giving it to them.
Spoiler: it's not about adding more steps. It's about getting smarter (and faster) at the ones that matter.
Stop Wasting Time with Tests That Don’t Test Anything
76% of job seekers felt generic assessments didn’t reflect the real job—and in many cases, actually worked against their chances.
Candidate Case: One respondent shared, “The test had nothing to do with what I’d be doing day to day. It felt like busy work. I dropped out.”
This isn’t just about engineers. It’s about marketers being asked to write content without context. Sales reps getting abstract quizzes. CX reps being tested on trivia.
Feenyx helps teams build real-world simulations—so candidates show what they can actually do, not just pass outdated gatekeeping.
Time Is Talent — And Most Teams Are Burning It
Nearly 50% of candidates disengage from a hiring process that takes longer than 2 weeks—especially when communication is slow or unclear.
Process Shift: Teams using Feenyx’s async assessments + automated scoring reduce time-to-decision by up to 41%.
Async tools let candidates move on their schedule. And your team reviews when ready. Everyone wins. Especially your calendar.
Candidates Want to See the Actual Job, Not a Guessing Game
70% of candidates said the interviews they experienced didn’t actually help them understand the job they were applying for.
Candidate Case: “I met with 4 people, but none of them gave me a clear sense of what I’d actually be doing.”
Feenyx aligns interviews and assessments to real job expectations—so candidates understand the role, and you get a clearer signal on fit.
Async = Accessible = Better Experience
62% of candidates preferred async assessments over live interviews.
- Less pressure
- More flexibility
- Improved performance
- No time zone conflict
Feenyx makes async assessments feel natural, not robotic—giving candidates space to show up as their best selves.
AI Isn’t the Problem—It’s the Missing Ingredient
59% of candidates say they trust AI for fair screening more than humans.
Feenyx uses AI to:
- Score answers objectively
- Detect fraud and red flags
- Summarize transcripts
- Compare candidates fairly
This isn’t “robots replacing recruiters.” It’s automation that makes humans faster, sharper, and more consistent.
The Best Candidates Are Skipping Your Process Entirely
Top candidates don’t apply to outdated hiring processes. They bail early—or skip them completely.
Feenyx helps you create a flow that feels modern and respectful:
- Skill-based evaluations
- Fast response time
- Clear expectations
Hiring teams win more high-performers when the process doesn’t feel like a trap.
Conclusion: You Don’t Need More Candidates—You Need Better Experience
Candidates today are sharp. Fast. Skeptical. And fully capable of ghosting a bad process.
Feenyx helps you build a system that:
- Moves faster
- Detects fraud automatically
- Delivers real insight on skills and fit
It’s time to stop guessing—and start hiring with clarity.
Start Building a Smarter Hiring Experience Today
Feenyx gives you:
- Async, real-world assessments
- AI-powered fraud detection
- Candidate insights that actually matter
Try Feenyx free—and experience the new standard in modern hiring.
