In an ideal world, every rejected candidate would receive thoughtful, constructive feedback, and leave the process feeling grateful and motivated. But in reality, giving candidate feedback is one of the trickiest parts of recruitment. You're either giving too little, too much, or the “wrong” kind altogether.

Recruiters want to do the right thing. Giving feedback to rejected candidates is thoughtful and respectful. But if you've ever been in the hiring seat, you already know:

If you give no feedback, candidates feel ignored.
If you give feedback, they often push back, debate, or feel hurt.
And giving feedback to every applicant? Nearly impossible. 

In a world where every job post can attract hundreds of applications, even the most well-meaning recruiter can’t respond to everyone. That’s where CANSPLA comes in - a smarter, scalable way to offer transparency without the emotional drain or manual effort.

The Problem: Giving Feedback Is a Double-Edged Sword

1. Candidates Want It

Applicants invest time and energy into their applications. Naturally, they want to know why they weren’t selected.

2. But They Rarely Appreciate It

Even carefully worded, non-specific feedback can lead to defensive replies or attempts to argue their case. It drains time and turns rejections into awkward conversations.

3. High Volume Makes It Impossible

Let’s be real, most job posts receive 100 - 1000+ applications. Recruiters can’t send personalized feedback to everyone. At best, you may share thoughts with shortlisted candidates or interviewees.

The CANSPLA Solution: Let Match % Speak for You

Instead of ghosting or over-explaining, CANSPLA shows candidates their application match % and ranking, all through a self-serve candidate portal.

No need to send emails. No emotional follow-ups. No manual replies.

Your profile matched 62% with the job requirements and You were ranked 27 out of 312 applicants.

Candidates get real-time visibility into how they performed, without taking it personally.

Why Match % Works Better Than Generic Feedback

For Recruiters:

  • No emotional burden or defensive responses
  • Communicates a reason for rejection without getting personal
  • Saves hours otherwise spent writing feedback emails
  • Scales effortlessly, even with 1000+ applicants

For Candidates:

  • Gives clarity on where they stand
  • Encourages improvement (e.g., resume quality, skill alignment)
  • Reduces the emotional impact of rejection

Want to Give More Feedback? You Still Can.

CANSPLA doesn’t stop you from writing personalized notes. You can add custom comments or follow up manually with interview-stage candidates.

But the key difference is:

You no longer feel forced to write 100+ rejection emails just to appear courteous.

Final Thoughts

Recruiters aren’t heartless. They want to help, but with limited time, high volume, and emotional reactions, it’s a complex problem. CANSPLA offers a practical, scalable solution by showing candidates a data-backed match percentage that delivers clarity without confrontation.

If you're stuck in the feedback dilemma, it's time to simplify.

  • Start using CANSPLA today
  • Provide respectful, objective feedback at scale
  • Focus your energy where it truly matters, on great hires