- Losing a Job Offer in Ten Easy Steps from SmithHanley Associates, LLC
- You got the job offer! Congratulations!
- Remember, between the job offer and the start date there are still ways you could lose it.
- Be careful, prepared and professional. Here are 10 things NOT to do.
- 1. Skip the Thank You
- Don’t forget a thank you for the last round of interviews before the offer is extended.
- 86% of talent acquisitions specialists and hiring managers say failing to send a thank you note shows a lack of follow through.
- 2. Have Questionable Manners
- Make sure your table manners are up to speed for dinner or lunch interviews.
- Practice with someone who knows the right fork to use and the right conversation to have during the meal.
- 3. Lie on Your Resume
- There is no excuse for lying on your resume.
- Don’t do it. Losing a job offer will be the result.
- 4. Fail the Background Check
- Be honest and forthcoming about anything that may come up.
- Address any possible revelations before the background check is conducted.
- 5. Fail the Drug Test
- With the legalization of marijuana in select states this issue has become a cloudy one.
- Don’t take a chance that a company may follow federal guidelines.
- 6. Bad References
- Manage your references to avoid this issue.
- Check that every reference is willing to give you a positive reference.
- 7. Not Responding
- If a job offer is extended, let them know that you are excited and need a day or two to think it over.
- 8. Overly Greedy Negotiation
- If the job offer is in the range you expressed to the client initially, negotiating for more isn’t in good faith.
- 9. Going Social in Your Decision Making
- HR and hiring managers often Google candidates.
- Don’t light up social media with your friends looking for input about their company and your job offer.
- 10. Taking Too Long to Decide
- It may not be reasonable for an employer to demand an immediate response but don’t take too long to make your decision.
- Ready to Start Your Job Search? Contact Jacqueline Paige, Partner, 203.319-4310, or email: jpaige@smithhanley.com.
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