{"id":4611,"date":"2022-12-26T09:00:11","date_gmt":"2022-12-26T17:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/recruitloop.wpengine.com\/?p=4611"},"modified":"2023-05-11T15:08:36","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T22:08:36","slug":"8-signs-youre-about-to-lose-your-top-candidate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/employer\/8-signs-youre-about-to-lose-your-top-candidate\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Signs You&#8217;re About to Lose Your Top Candidate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--Skip-->\n<link href=\"https:\/\/static.zippia.com\/galleries\/css\/htgaj.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\/>\n<p>It happens a lot. You\u2019ve met a great candidate, who for all intents and purposes seems really enthusiastic on your role. There\u2019s been a lot of nodding, smiling, and you may have even made them an offer. But then something changes. You might not be able to quite put your finger on it \u2026 or you might just find out the hard way.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few signs that despite thinking you may have found your needle in the haystack, you might actually be losing your great candidate.<\/p>\n<p><b>Key Takeaways:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"large-bullets\">\n<li>\n<p>If your candidate doesn&#8217;t return any of your calls or you have not heard from them after they resign are signs that they are no longer interested in you.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Candidates who don&#8217;t show up for an interview or if they are only able to interview you in two weeks may not have intentions on actually interviewing wit your company.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Needing a long time to think about your offer is a sign that they are either waiting on another job offer before accepting yours or they are not interested in your company.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img alt=\"8 Signs You're About to Lose Your Top Candidate\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/employer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/8-signs-youre-about-to-lose-your-top-candidate.png\" style=\"width:100%;\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"fancy\" class=\"fancy\" id=\"8-signs-youre-about-to-lose-your-top-candidate\">8 Signs You&#8217;re About to Lose Your Top Candidate<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"ordered-list-large\">\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p><b>The Candidate Stops Returning Your Calls<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<em>But you seemed so keen when we spoke last Friday!<\/em>&#8220;<\/p>\n<p>Filling a candidate\u2019s voicemail box and not hearing back from them is pretty much a sign that they\u2019re no longer interested in what you have to offer. Gosh this blog post could one day become the hiring managers\u2019 and recruiters\u2019 equivalent of \u2018<em>He\u2019s Just Not That Into You<\/em>\u2019! Any budding film makers out there? I\u2019m more than happy to write the screen play and produce it!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p><b>You Don&#8217;t Hear From the Candidate When They Resign<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a tip for anyone <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/employer\/top-tactics-to-close-candidates-considering-other-offers\/\">making a job offer to a candidate<\/a>. Get them to call you (or at least text you) as soon as they\u2019ve handed in their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/employer\/dealing-with-resignations\/\">resignation<\/a>. If they say they\u2019ll be handing in their notice first thing in the morning and lunchtime comes and goes, something\u2019s gone wrong. They either had a last minute panic attack, they were <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/employer\/6-ways-to-piss-off-your-candidate-at-the-offer-stage\/\" title=\"6 Ways to Piss Off Your Candidate at the Offer Stage\">counter offered<\/a>, or somebody else has gotten into their ear and told them not to rush into it. You need to take control of the resignation process!<\/p>\n<p>Another true story \u2013 going back a <em>long<\/em> way (yikes \u2026 this was before <em>everyone<\/em> had a mobile phone!): I met a very senior candidate at a caf\u00e9 on the morning she was going to resign. I told her I\u2019d wait in the caf\u00e9 and asked her to come back as soon as the deed was done. After about an hour I was literally about to walk out (fearing the worst!) when she walked back in so excited about the job I\u2019d found for her! For the first time in months her boss hadn\u2019t come in early! That\u2019s what had taken so long. Definitely worth the wait.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p><b>You Suddenly Realize Your Candidate is Interviewing Elsewhere<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If the first time you find out that your star candidate is either thinking about a different opportunity, interviewing elsewhere, or considering another offer is <em>after<\/em> you\u2019ve made them an offer, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/employer\/recruiter-tips-stay-close-to-your-candidates-during-their-notice-period\/\" title=\"Recruiter Tips: Stay Close to Your Candidates During Their Notice Period\">it\u2019s entirely your fault<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Every single time you speak to your candidate throughout the hiring process you need to be asking them what else they\u2019re up to. Have they applied for any other roles since you last spoke with them? Have they met with other recruiters? Has a new position been advertised internally that might have caught their eye?<\/p>\n<p>Always ask. Never assume.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p><b>Your Candidate Can Only\u00a0Come Back for a Second Interview\u00a0<em>in 2 Weeks<\/em><\/b><\/p>\n<p>This is a common one. You advertise your role. A great candidate applies the day you posted the job. You speak that afternoon and they can meet with you the next morning. They are then even happy to fake a doctor\u2019s appointment to come back in the following afternoon. But when you ask them back again for a further discussion or to meet the team they suddenly have a full schedule, can\u2019t make time, or say they\u2019ll <em>try<\/em> to meet with you again in a few weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Move on.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p><b>It Suddenly Becomes &#8220;All\u00a0About the Money&#8221;<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Ah the dreaded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/employer\/5-things-not-to-do-when-an-employee-gives-notice\/\">counter-offer<\/a>. During your first interview they tell you that no amount of money could possibly make them stay in their current role. But when you make them an offer, they resign and their boss showers them with praise and throws another $15,000 at them ($15,000 which you just don\u2019t have lying around). Suddenly they\u2019re happy again.<\/p>\n<p>Just remember that around 80%\u00a0of candidates who accept a counter-offer end up leaving their job within 3 months anyway. And then of course it\u2019s entirely up to you as to whether you\u2019d want to open the door for them again.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p><b>Your Candidate Doesn&#8217;t Show Up for an Interview<\/b><\/p>\n<p>As with the voicemail scenario, if a candidate doesn\u2019t show up for a meeting that you\u2019ve arranged and confirmed \u2013 and doesn\u2019t have the courtesy to at least text you some lame excuse as to why they can\u2019t make it (even while you\u2019re sitting there), then that\u2019s another pretty strong sign that they\u2019ve lost interest in the role.<\/p>\n<p>Although I have to admit that I once made an offer to a candidate who was thrilled to accept the position. Then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/employer\/8-of-my-most-bizarre-hiring-stories\/\" title=\"8 of My Most Bizarre Hiring Stories\">on her first day she went to lunch<\/a> &#8230; and never came back! Must have been a good sandwich!<\/p>\n<p>Come on \u2026 20 years in recruitment and only two people disappearing without a trace? I personally think that\u2019s a pretty good track record. I mean it\u2019s not like I\u2019ve needed to have the missing persons report page bookmarked as a favorite!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p><b>Your Candidate Can&#8217;t Find\u00a0<em>One<\/em> Person to Act as a Referee<\/b><\/p>\n<p><em>You\u2019ve listed on your resum\u00e9 that \u201c<\/em>details of referees shall be provided upon request<em>\u201d. Well I\u2019ve been requesting for a few weeks now.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Need I go on?<\/p>\n<p>If a candidate can\u2019t provide you with the details of somebody they\u2019ve worked with previously who would be happy to speak professionally about their performance, then that could definitely be a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/employer\/8-resume-and-cover-letter-red-flags\/\" title=\"8 Resume And Cover Letter Red Flags To Watch Out For\">red flag<\/a> about their work history. But it could also just be an easy way for them to part ways. After all, you\u2019d never make anyone a formal offer without checking references first (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/employer\/7-ways-to-really-conduct-a-reference-check\/\">would you?<\/a>) So this could just be their way of saying \u201clet\u2019s not proceed\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p><b>They Ask for<em>\u00a0a Whole Week<\/em> to Think About Your Offer<\/b><\/p>\n<p>My suggestion would always be to make a verbal offer to any potential candidate before putting a formal contract together. That way you can gauge their initial reaction.<\/p>\n<p>Of course when you then present a formal offer, it\u2019s still pretty standard for a candidate to ask for some time to think about it \u2013 and this usually means overnight. Sure &#8211; by all means.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps they may even need the weekend to think it over. But in the event you make an offer (either verbally or in writing) to a candidate and they ask you for a week to think about it, this can only mean that they are not the only one involved in the decision making process.<\/p>\n<p>So remember to ask them up front who else will be part of the decision making process \u2013 perhaps a spouse, another family member, or colleague. Put it out there from the get go to prevent a lengthy (not to mention frustrating) stalling tactic down the track.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div ckmz=\"zippia\">\n<div class=\"row\" onclick=\"location.href='\/employer\/?src=inlinePostAJob-4611';\" style=\"font-size: 14px;color: #333; background: #fff; width: 100%; border: 1px solid #d8dee2; border-radius: 0 0 5px 5px; padding: 20px; justify-content: space-between;box-shadow: 0 18px 20px -20px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 15%); margin:0px; cursor:pointer;\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-8 col-xs-12\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); --vh: 12.87px;font-size: 14px;line-height: 1.42857143; color: #333; font-family: Open Sans,serif;font-style: normal; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<div style=\"display: inline-block;margin-top: 10px;font-weight: 600;font-size: 20px;\">Get Started Hiring Now<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-4 col-xs-12\" style=\"font-weight: 600;font-size: 16px;line-height: 24px; text-align: center; text-transform: capitalize; color: #fff; background: #ff6000; border-radius: 4px; height: 48px; border: none; font-family: Open Sans,serif; display: -webkit-flex; display: flex; -webkit-justify-content: center; justify-content: center; -webkit-align-items: center; align-items: center;\">\n<a href=\"\/employer\/?src=inlinePostAJob-4611\" style=\"color: white!important;\">Post A Job<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"fancy\" class=\"fancy\" id=\"signs-youre-about-to-lose-your-top-candidate-faq\">Signs You&#8217;re About to Lose Your Top Candidate FAQ<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"ordered-list-large\">\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p><b>What makes a candidate stand out from other?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>A candidates professional skills, areas of expertise, and their personal qualities can make them stand out from other candidates.<\/b> When picking a candidate for a position, you want to pick one that will out-do other candidates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p><b>What are the most important criteria to consider when selecting a candidate?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>When considering a candidate you should take into consideration their capabilities, the value they bring, and if they fit in with the culture.<\/b> When hiring a candidate, you want to make sure that they have the ability and qualifications to do the task at hand. You should also consider what kind of value they bring to the company and how they will be beneficial. There also needs to be a cultural fit because if they don&#8217;t fit in with the company, they may not last long.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p><b>How do you know if a candidate is still interested?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>If a candidate is still interested and wants the job they will be responsive.<\/b> These responsive candidates will have positive responses to any emails or calls that you send. Chances are they are checking their inbox multiple times a day looking for your emails. Responsive candidates typically respond within six hours of hearing from you.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p><b>How do you decide who the best candidate is?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>The best candidate will be someone who&#8217;s own values align with your company values.<\/b> This candidate should also have a strong work ethic and a positive attitude. To find out if they are right for your company, make sure you pay attention to the questions they ask during the interview. The best candidates will ask questions to learn more.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"fancy\" class=\"fancy\" id=\"final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to the recruiting \u2018game\u2019, some people say that you haven\u2019t found your star candidate until they sign on the dotted line. Others say that you haven\u2019t made a successful hire until they actually walk in the door on their first day.<\/p>\n<p>From experience I\u2019d take it even further and say that you\u2019ve only really filled the vacancy when your rock star has signed the contract, come on board, and started making a positive impact.<\/p>\n<p>After all, isn\u2019t that what you\u2019re recruiting them for?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maybe they&#8217;re just not that into you! 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