The job market has changed over the last few months, but one thing remains the same, finding and attracting “A” players can be challenging.
If you have ever found that perfect candidate, made an offer and it was rejected, it can be frustrating. 👎
You may feel like you have wasted a lot of time, and if you don’t have a backup candidate, you have to start the search all over again.
This can add several months or more before onboarding a new employee. If this is a critical position within the company, it can cause many problems.
But why do candidates reject offers? Let’s take a look. 👎
They felt the role would not be challenging enough.
Your company was not a good cultural fit.
The pay was below market value.
The dreaded counteroffer.
The hiring process may have taken too long.
Communication was lacking during the hiring process, and they were not a priority.
There can be many other reasons why candidates reject offers.
Do you ever reach out to candidates to find out why they rejected the offer?
Reach out and find out why they rejected the offer.
You may learn something that can improve your hiring process and make sure you do not miss out on the next “A” player candidate.
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