Do you get a little hint of a red flag when a candidate immediately accepts a job offer without having to think about it or inquire about salary negotiations? Like, why so eager?

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If you (or the recruiter/hiring team) have done their job correctly, then the concerns around compensation, etc. would have already been addressed prior to the offer. I'd always want to see the offer in writing first, but enthusiasm isn't a red flag.

Also, candidates have a hard enough time. Let's not start demonizing the fact that someone might desperately need the job.

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Not necessarily a red flag. Sometimes clarity equals confidence. Candidates may already know the market, the role, and their worth. Eagerness does not always mean desperation.

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I actually like when candidates accept without negotiating salary. I can then tell that they're looking at the bigger picture by wanting greater experience and skillset. As they progress, the money will come and they will always be paid fairly. I also like when they accept on the spot. This means they're focused on this job and know what they want. We typically share the compensation in the phone screen, so expectations are already set from a compensation standpoint before the offer is made.

Not necessarily, could be but then it could be a good thing that their keen and know what they want.

Many have been looking for work the past year and have been kicked around by the labor market. Perhaps they are hungry and thankful to have found something they can sink their teeth into. An opportunity.

That being said, did you ever ask what wages they were looking for or discuss the pay band to ensure alignment before making an offer?

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