How To Handle Two Viable Job Candidates

Submitted by mauzenne on Sun, 02/08/2009 - 23:22.
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This cast describes what to do when a manager has two candidates for a job that meet the standard, but you can only offer one candidate.

Note: During the show, we refer to an older podcast on How to Make an Offer that you may find of value as well.


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Submitted by kgarde on Fri, 02/13/2009 - 13:13.

Great cast !

Dear Mike and Mark,

Found this cast particular appealing for suggesting the timing of activities and HR involvement while offering candidates. In my company, a lot of managers make the mistake of asking the HR to communicate the status to a candidate.

One peculiar thing that we face in our technology industry is that the First candidate after accepting the offer, declines to join in a week or two(for better offers etc); This hurts us a lot since we have to restart the process of hiring for that position; Any thoughts on how we can expedite this.