Experience Is Everything: Fixing the Candidate Drop-Off Funnel

In a market where talent has options, experience is everything.

Candidates who feel seen, respected, and informed are more likely to join, refer others, and speak positively about your brand. Yet many enterprises still see high drop-off rates at key stages of the hiring process.

In Episode 2 of TS Talks, RippleHire’s webinar series for talent leaders, senior TA heads unpacked why candidates disengage — and how to fix the leaks in your funnel with trust, transparency, and smart automation.

🎥 Recorded on: Thursday, August 14, 2025
🕛 Duration: 45 minutes + 10 minutes Q&A

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What We Covered

• Why candidate experience matters: How positive interactions drive faster hires and stronger brands.
• Building trust and transparency: How to use AI to create clarity, not confusion, at every stage.
• Personalisation at scale: Balancing automation with a human touch — real-world examples that work.
• Common pitfalls to avoid: Privacy, bias, and the hidden factors that can sabotage your candidate experience.
• Actionable takeaways: Proven tactics to enhance your candidate journey right away.

Meet the Speakers

Mahantesh C N - Global Head of Talent Acquisition, Cyient

Ravi Namboori - Vice President, Talent Acquisition, Apexon

Shweta Maheshwari - Head of Customer Success, RippleHire

Each speaker brought decades of experience hiring at scale across complex enterprises — and shared hard-earned lessons on what truly shapes candidate experience.

Why Watch the Replay

• Learn how AI touchpoints improve experience without losing the human connection.
• Get benchmarks and metrics to track candidate satisfaction.
• Understand how trust and communication influence your join rate and employer brand.
• Take away ready-to-apply strategies to improve your drop-off funnel.

This isn’t theory — it’s a tactical discussion designed to help you act on what really matters.

Session Format

• 45-minute panel discussion
• 10-minute audience Q&A

FAQ

Is this session live or recorded?
This is the recorded session from August 14, 2025 — now available on demand.

Who should watch it?
Talent Acquisition leaders, recruiters, and HR professionals looking to reduce drop-off, improve trust, and humanize candidate experience.

Will I get a copy of the discussion?
Yes — after you sign up to watch the replay, you’ll receive access to the full recording and session notes.