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 Most companies believe their employer brand is what they publish on their website, careers page, or mission statement. Candidates believe it is what they see, hear, and experience. In this episode, we break down the difference between the brand you think you are communicating and the brand candidates are actually experiencing. You will learn how job seekers research companies today, why interviews expose brand gaps instantly, and what leaders can do to align reputation with reality before it damages hiring outcomes. Key Takeaways: Over 86 percent of job seekers research company reviews before applying. Younger candidates increasingly use TikTok and AI tools as search engines. Every company has two brands: the intended brand and the experienced brand. Mission statements and employee value propositions rarely influence candidates. Negative interview experiences are the loudest form of employer branding. Interviews are where brand promises get tested in real time. Employees and former employees are more trusted than CEOs. Silence on social media still communicates something about your culture. Forcing employees to post scripted content reduces trust. Fixing reputation starts with auditing public feedback and improving candidate experience. Timestamps: 01:02 Why candidates research companies first 03:13 Intended brand vs experienced brand explained 04:30 Why mission statements do not influence applicants 06:43 The power of negative reviews and Glassdoor 09:43 How interviews expose brand gaps 11:48 Why bad interviews go viral 13:04 Why executives must care about employer brand 17:25 Why employees are more trusted than CEOs 20:35 How to audit and fix reputation issues 25:13 Why interviewing is a public conversation Keywords: employer branding strategy candidate experience Glassdoor reviews job seeker research behavior intended vs experienced brand employee generated content interview process mistakes company reputation management social media employer brand how candidates research companies
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