The Recruiting Brainfood Podcast Brainfood Live On Air - Ep340 - A Psychologist Perspective on Candidate Feedback
Oct 24, 2025
Nikita Mihailov, a professional psychologist specializing in psychometrics and candidate experience, dives deep into the often-ignored importance of candidate feedback. He discusses why bad feedback is common, psychological stressors job seekers face, and how overly vague assessments can lead to frustration. Nikita emphasizes actionable feedback and the need for clearer communication from recruiters. He also explores the impact of technology on assessment practices, stressing the necessity of accommodating neurodiversity for effective hiring.
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Profiling Before Proposing
- Nikita profiled his partner with two psychometric assessments before proposing to better understand fit.
- He also gave his partner's profile to his boss, who wanted the picture not the report.
Past Correlations Won’t Predict Future Roles
- Correlations between traits and past performance may not hold in a changing world (e.g., AI era).
- Continuously collect fresh data to keep assessments predictive and relevant.
Preempt Candidate Concerns In Instructions
- Anticipate common candidate criticisms and answer them in the assessment instructions.
- Explain time commitment, data use, and how the assessment benefits the candidate.
