You’ve found the right person, here’s how to get them to say yes

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You’re convinced they’re the best person for the role; so what next?

Don’t delay, make the job offer!

If you have interviewed correctly, then you know this is the right person.  Don’t be tempted to wait to see if a better candidate comes along.  This is your time to start the relationship, do it well by picking up the phone and calling your candidate. You can discuss the role with them and gauge their enthusiasm. It may be that they have other offers on the table; find out whether this is an acceptable job offer to them and don’t be disheartened if they don’t accept straight away. Remain enthusiastic yourself about their potential new role and them joining your company.

Put it in writing!

The next step is to put the job offer in writing.  It outlines the role and sketches out the key terms and conditions such as salary, hours and position.

What should be included in a job offer?

Tell the candidate how pleased you are to be offering them the role, how they were the top candidate out of all the interviewees and how you were impressed by their experience and skills. You may have been reserved during the interview process, now is the time to convey your enthusiasm.  The employer/employee relationship doesn’t start on the first day of work, it starts during this process.

A job offer should cover the basics clearly, including the role they are being offered, the salary and hours, as well as where they will be working. It can also include any information the new recruit will need such as benefits they are entitled to, the contact details of their line manager and what the induction process will be.

It’s a good idea to give a preferred start date, any other terms and conditions relevant to the employment, and conclude with sentiments to the effect that the new employee is being welcomed on board and will make a valuable addition to the team.

We can easily guide you through this process.  Just contact us on 01483 697 076.

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