Clarity is Kindness
We believe candidates should never be left guessing.
Clear communication, transparent timelines, and honest feedback aren’t extras — they’re essentials.
Understanding Before Improving
To truly enhance candidate experience, you first need a clear picture of what it’s like today. We help you map your process end-to-end — identifying gaps, friction points, and opportunities — so your improvements are grounded in real insight.
Experience Is the Product
Your hiring process is part of your brand. We work with you to make sure it reflects your values — respectful, thoughtful, and genuinely engaging — for every candidate, not just the ones you hire.
At The Candid Journey,
we partner with companies who want to do better — and aren’t afraid to ask the honest, sometimes uncomfortable questions that lead to real change. We’re here to help you reflect, refine, and reimagine how hiring gets done. Whether it’s auditing your process, improving your ATS setup, strengthening candidate communication, or coaching your hiring team — we bring hands-on, practical support that meets you where you are.

Even in the age of AI — with all the tools, data, and automation at our fingertips — the human element still matters most. Because behind every metric is a person, and behind every decision, a moment that could shape someone’s future. And that comes with the responsibility. Because thoughtful hiring isn’t just about speed or volume — it’s about showing up as the kind of company people want to work with. And we’re here to help you do just that.
About Nora
I’ve spent the past two decades immersed in the world of recruitment — working across RPO, in-house, agency, and executive search. Along the way, I’ve interviewed over 15,000 people, supported global hiring across industries, and seen first-hand how powerful (and painful) the hiring process can be for both sides.
I founded The Candid Journey because something wasn’t sitting right. Too often, candidates are left in the dark, hiring teams are stretched thin, and the human part of the process gets lost in the noise. I wanted to help change that — not through vague advice, but by building practical, thoughtful, and genuinely human hiring experiences. I’m especially passionate about helping companies create fairer, kinder recruitment processes — ones that reflect their values and respect the people applying. I’ve worked across tech, renewables, biotech, digital, and beyond, and no matter the industry, one thing remains true: the way we hire speaks volumes about the kind of culture we create.
Outside of consulting, I’m also a big believer in continuous learning and sharing. I explore new tools, tech, and trends — and love turning those insights into actionable, real-world strategies for recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates alike. I’m not here to add noise — I’m here to offer clarity, empathy, and honest perspective.
Whether I’m mapping a candidate journey, helping hiring teams, or simply listening to someone’s story — my mission is the same: to make hiring more human.
Hiring is personal — for you, and for every candidate.

The Candid Journey brings thoughtful partnership, honest feedback, and a deep respect for the people behind the process.
Our Services
Pulse Check
A quick, honest snapshot of your current candidate experience.
Journey Map
A deeper dive into how your team hires, communicates, and engages with talent.
The Human Engine
A full candidate experience transformation project — strategic, collaborative, and sustainable.
Let’s talk!
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