If you already have some experience in recruiting, then you know that only finding a good candidate for a vacant position is not enough. If you're not working for the world's most desired employer, your ideal candidate may easily refuse your offer. How to make sure he or she will chose you? Recruiter.com advises the following steps.
Do not miss you chance
The best candidates often consider more offers and will not wait for you to contact them very long. When you finish the necessary screening, make the offer immediately. Such an early offer will show that you are really interested in the candidate and also that you respect his time. Too much hesitation will make you look less credible.
Communicate in person
You can send your offer via e-mail or a letter, but always contact the candidate by telephone as well. The higher the position you are hiring for, the higher representative of your company you should try to can get involved. The candidate can be contacted e.g. by the manager of the particular department. And do not worry to flatter the candidate. If you have chosen him among a hundred of candidates, tell him about it.
Do not offer too little
Your initial offer should be attractive enough in comparison to your competition as well as to the existing amount of the candidate's salary. That is definitely worth a careful research in advance. At the same time, explain to the candidate how your remuneration policy works.
Talk about growth opportunities
Inform the candidate about how often salary increases occur in your company and suggest a specific first date of increase based on his performance (for example after six months). Then mention the possibilities of career progression.
Offer help with decision-making
If you are dealing with a candidate who is still employed by another employer, keep in mind that changing the job may not be easy for him. Offer services of your specialists who can advise him on how to evaluate different offers or how to give notice.
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