Why Do Candidates Decline Job Offers?

If you prepare well, run a smooth, friendly and thorough interview process, and set clear expectations with candidates, then offer rejections should be minimal.

Declined offers happen, but they really shouldn't be a regular occurrence.

Common reasons candidates do reject job offers:

😵 Counter-offer from current employer

😵 Better offer from another company

😵 The offer isn't aligned with the expectations they expressed

😵 A negative experience with people during interviews

😵 A long and drawn-out hiring process

😵 Immediate change in personal circumstances

If you regularly experience unexpected disappointment in offering candidates, it's time to re-think your:

✍️ PREPARATION

👄 COMMUNICATION

🪞TRANSPARENCY

To get more candidates hired, you must nurture your candidate experience and hiring process. The good news is that this effort will pay off!

The unexpected happens, but if we prepare (and prepare for the unexpected), we're more likely to succeed or bounce back quickly!

In my recruitment career, I've had one candidate decline an offer. Perhaps a little sprinkle of good fortune, but thorough screenings, ongoing two-way communication and honest conversations have played a big role in this success.

Get in touch with me to chat about improving your offer acceptance rate 🌸