TheQueenofDiamonds

Account Executive

Hiring managers alert 📢 question for you

When you found your candidate and send the final offer, do you mind that the candidate "sits on it" and waits for the due date to sign? Is that a red flag 🚩?

If the candidate intend to sign, but just takes the time to do so.

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Rallier

Politicker

Account Executive

I don't see that as a red flag at all. I imagine they are evaluating different options, as any good salesperson should. If you really really want them, give them an offer that they can't refuse

CuriousFox

WR Officer

🦊

I agree with this. However I’d be remiss if I didn’t bring up The Godfather 🍷

ragnarlothbrok

Politicker

Key account manager

This 👆🏻

SlinginSoftware

Politicker

Account Executive

I don't think thats a red flag at all... I take my time when making a possibly life altering decision.

CharmingSalesGal

Politicker

Account Executive

I personally find this a bit annoying. 😂 Same concept of when you send over a contract and someone has authority to sign but they don’t until the very last second. Brings out all my insecurities and makes me wonder why they wait.

slaydie

Big Shot

Account Executive

I get what your saying but think of it as them just doing their due-diligence. You don't want someone to sign blindly. They should be able to go through all the terms in the contract before they have to sign. I always ask for more time to go over the offer before I sign

DrunkenArt

Politicker

Sales Representative

If you make an offer, I would at least let them have 72 hours to overthink it and discuss it with their close friends/family

Blackwargreymon

Politicker

MDR

I personally find this a bit annoying.

Clashingsoulsspell

Politicker

ISR

If you make an offer, I would at least let them have 72 hours to overthink it and discuss it with their close friends/family

aiko

Politicker

Sr. Account Executive

I have a related question. How often do reps negotiate the OTE?

GDO

Politicker

BDM

I’m not a hiring manager. But whatnot find annoying is hiring managers only giving you 24/48h.

MR.StretchISR

Politicker

ISR

If you make an offer, I would at least let them have 72 hours to overthink it and discuss it with their close friends/family

Mr.Floaty

Politicker

BDR

I would at least wait for 1 there’s a reason you keep your options open.

Cyberjarre

Politicker

BDR

I would at least wait for 1 there’s a reason you keep your options open.

MRK47

Tycoon

VP of International Sales

Everyone has different personal circumstances...if you set a deadline, then signing quickly or later...shouldn't make a diff if the deadline is still met....there are some many variables when it comes to insurance contributions, 401K matching, equity calculations etc...having a bit of time to review / fully understand and ensure best fit for your personal scenario is prudent. Most companies want their staff to make considered decisions in their roles....no diff for candidates....plus in this day/age, we're all culprits of over-thinking...if I sign immediately, does that show desperation...if I take too long, will that be interpreted as being indecisive...you can't win.