Don't forget this
No one resigns from their job until they have an offer of employment in writing. Delays are difficult to explain to someone when a delay becomes too long and goes onto become a disappointment. It is essential that an offer letter is generated and sent as soon as possible.
The early arrival of someone’s offer letter is nothing but a good sign to someone who is looking forward to joining your team and it underlines your seriousness. A delayed offer letter suggests loss of interest and lack of urgency which can sometimes affect the way someone feels about their decision to change job and join your company.
Don’t let someone else cause delay and make absolutely sure that details are accurate, job title is correct, salary and bonuses are properly explained and avoid any possibility of misinterpretation.
Resignation and notice period can be difficult stages of the recruitment process and leaving doubt in someone’s mind or failing to deliver on time may unsettle those that could be convinced to stay by their existing employer.
With resignation often comes a counter offer. A one month notice period can provide an existing employer with sufficient time to overturn someone’s decision to leave – don’t run the risk of failing to send something as simple as a well written offer letter with full and correct details. Delay can spoil a very smooth three-week process and your chances of the right person joining your team. If you need help please use Ashdown's sample offer letter as a template:
Free Example Offer Letter to Download and Use
We don’t see recruitment as a ‘sales job’ that’s all about making money at all costs. We believe that our customers deserve value in all ways – if someone is happy with the service we have given them they will come back and that helps us grow our business.
We want to charge for our services of course, that’s how we stay in business. Nothing gives us more satisfaction though, than having a completely happy customer and a very happy candidate!
If you would like to speak to us about any of the points raised in our advice centre please call us on 08456 434 456.
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