What should you do if you cannot reach a candidate eligible on a delegated examining certificate?

If you cannot reach a candidate eligible on a delegated examining certificate, documenting the failure to respond is important for several reasons. First, it creates a record of your efforts to contact the candidate, which may be necessary for compliance with hiring procedures and policies. This documentation is critical in ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the hiring process.

Additionally, by formally recording the inability to reach the candidate, you allow for a clear trail of communication attempts. This can be especially valuable if questions arise later regarding the hiring process or the status of candidates. It demonstrates that all appropriate steps were taken to include the candidate in the consideration process.

In contrast, moving on to the next candidate without documentation may lead to a lack of clarity and could obscure the efforts made to engage all eligible candidates. Assuming the candidate is no longer interested without any follow-up could be misleading, as there might be valid reasons for their lack of response. Notifying the hiring committee can be a necessary step, but the failure to document the attempts first could leave gaps in the overall process that may need to be addressed later.