You have found the ideal candidate – now what?
We all can agree that hiring the right person takes time. After flicking through countless resumes, meeting candidates and conducting assessments, you have finally got the perfect person for the role. Now what?
In order to grab the top talent you need before they head elsewhere, it’s important to establish a clear foundation for the new relationship so it can successfully move forward.
Here are some quick steps to ensure complete transparency to start with.
Avoid overselling the role
Doesn’t matter if it’s sales, marketing or at the executive level, there will always be challenges as well as positives that they should be told of. The pros and the cons of the job has to be communicated clearly to launch from a position of trust and confidence. This also gives the new hires a clearer understanding of the dynamics of the organization and not get into any bad surprises when they start.
Clarify expectations
Besides having them to understand the working of the business, it’s equally important to understand what your candidate’s expectations are. In this case, honesty is still the best policy. Be frank in terms of what both parties are expecting and moving forward, it is important to also receive feedback.
Get clear on team culture
It’s always said that a company culture is the heart of an organization. It could be wise to invite your preferred candidate to spend some time with your team members so that they could get a better grasp of their potential new colleagues are like and to give them a glimpse into what makes your team tick.
Make the offer verbally
We understand that the usual follow-up email works well, but it’s important that the initial offer is made verbally. The employer-employee relationship doesn’t start the first day on the job, it starts now. Do not underestimate what a conversation can do – convey your enthusiasm of having them onboard, that way you have a higher chance to easy any nerves they might have and instead help them view it as something to look forward to.
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