When it comes to candidates accepting job offers, how long should candidates take? Should they say yes right away or take some time? Let’s talk about why waiting might be a good idea.
In the past, it was common to expect an immediate answer. Just say yes or no. But things have changed. Now, it’s more about whether the candidate fits well with your company’s culture and values.
So, why suggest giving candidates 72 hours to decide? It’s like giving them time to think after the initial excitement wears off. This helps them consider all aspects of the job and compare it with other options they might have.
What’s meant to be will always be, right?!
What if they get another offer during those 72 hours? It’s not a big deal. If they accept another offer, it probably means your company wasn’t their first choice to begin with.
What about the fear of candidates changing their minds? In today’s job market, it’s understandable. But if a candidate hesitates because of a short wait, it might mean they were never really sure about the job.
In the end, there’s no one right answer to how long candidates should take. It depends on your company’s culture and what feels right. Whether it’s asking for an immediate response or giving candidates time, the important thing is to create a process that’s fair, respectful, and right.
What do you think? How long should candidates take to decide?
I think 24 – 48 hours. If your recruiters are pre-closing and knocking down possible objections ahead of time, there’s not a lot of extra consideration needed.
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Time candidate has to respond to the offer is equal to the time it took from Interview to Offer Extended.
We give them 5 days. We want to know that they want to be at our company…
No more than 2 business days.