69. In 20+ Years of Recruiting, I’d Never Rescinded an Offer. Until This Week.
From Hire Power with Kim Frost · 00:21:26
Show by Kim Frost
After more than 20 years in recruiting, something happened this week that I’d never seen before. We had to rescind a job offer. The verbal and written offers were already out, and we were right at the finish line.What came next was a surprise list of demands, a candidate who went around me straight to the hiring manager, and one very strange phone call. My client is a genuinely kind leader who would do almost anything to avoid an uncomfortable conversation. Now they had to make a call they really didn’t want to make.In this episode, I’m sharing what I’m calling my Movie Star Recruiting Story, and why the hardest decision is often the right one.The red flags that showed up after the offer went outWhy “we’re so close” is a dangerous reason to keep goingWhat we tell ourselves when we avoid hard conversations (and what’s really going on)My four rules for delivering a difficult message without making it worseThis week’s challenge: the one question to ask yourself about the conversation you’ve been putting offBottom line: The goal isn’t to get someone to accept an offer. The goal is to make the right hire.Mentioned in this episode:Ep 68: You’ve Earned Your Voice. Now Use It.💬 Connect with Kim: linkedin.com/in/frostkim🌐 Learn more: frostconnections.com
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