How to Make a Job Offer (Part 1 of 2)
May 7th, 2007This cast explains a simple way to make a job offer to a candidate.
If you’re a manager, you’ve got people working for you. If you have people working for you, you’re going to either lose some, or your team is going to grow. That creates an opening, which, if you’re lucky, you’ll get to fill. And that means interviewing, and hiring someone.
While we think it’s funny (and sad) that so many managers don’t like the hiring process, it seems silly to punish ourselves by not knowing how to do it. Look, even if you hate the process, why mess it up and increase your chances of having to do it again right at the very end? It’s like being in the lead of a mile long race, only to fall down and then have to run an extra mile.
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May 8th, 2007 at 8:27 am
This was another great podcast.
I really appreciate your insistence on the manager staying in contact with the candidate, especially in making the offer. The candidate should feel the manager’s excitement about hiring that particular person. In between your lines in the podcast I kept hearing the message, “Never miss an opportunity to build a relationship.”
The first job I had after college was with IDX. On the first day I arrived my name tag was already on my cubicle. Made me feel like I was wanted there. Never had the same treatment ever again. Been trying like mad ever since as a manager to give someone else the same welcome. Haven’t been able to repeat it.
-Steve
May 8th, 2007 at 10:34 am
Steve-
Yes! The candidate SHOULD feel the manager’s excitement! This process lays the groundwork for the relationship.
Mark
May 8th, 2007 at 7:30 pm
Hi guys. Brilliant podcast. I really enjoy listening to you and I’m learning lots, so thank you.
I’m new to manager tools and recently listened to an old podcast about the DISC profile. You’ll probably laugh when you read this, but I’ll ask anyway. I’m a high I and I’m often frustrated because I feel that a lot of people (especially high Ds) won’t take me seriously because they don’t get my style. Do I need to make more of an effort to ‘look’ like I’m being more productive or is it okay to keep things as they are as long as i reach my goals? I may spend a lot of time talking to people, but they come through for me and I can get things done through them that no amount of desk work will accomplish. What do you think?
Thanks again for the great podcast.
Bryan
May 8th, 2007 at 11:07 pm
Bryan-
What do you mean, your “style”?
Mark
May 9th, 2007 at 10:17 am
Link Love…
I’m on my way out the door to a conference and have a bunch of things in my blog this file that I wanted to clear out. So today is Link Love Day. I’d suggest a quick scroll through the…
May 9th, 2007 at 12:25 pm
Hi Mark
I’m an informal and relaxed kind of person. I take my job very seriously, but I don’t feel that has to mean dealing with people around me in a very formal and ‘intense’ way. I’ll crack the odd joke and try create a cheerful atmosphere to work in. I’m not convinced that I’ll get more out of people if I create a more formal work environment.
May 9th, 2007 at 2:11 pm
Hi Bryan
I may be off on this - I don’t think creating clearer lines of communication and instituting processes that help get things done means removal of your collective personalities.
I believe your question was “do you put in more effort to “look”like…” I think you put in more effort to become increasingly professional (not that you are not already) and to be a more effective manager, not to give the impression that you are doing something.
*RNTT
May 13th, 2007 at 1:27 pm
Bryan,
The phrase I remember from the DISC series which most effected change in me was, “It’s not about you.” You say people don’t get your style. Well, they shouldn’t have too. To communicate effectively YOU have to get THEIR style and change your approach to match. I am a “D” but with enough of an “I” that I like to break the ice or crack a joke to add levity at times. I have made the mistake in the past of making flippant or quick remarks which may have had the affect of damaging my credibility with some of my peers. I have become more careful about my word choice and body language, especially when in a large group, in order to maintain a more neutral tone. I will break out with individuals if the situation is appropriate for it.
May 18th, 2007 at 12:47 am
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