How common is it for a company to delay hiring talks to finalize a client signing?

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I mean if you're being hired specifically for that new prospective client team it makes perfect sense and is pretty common. tons of agencies start to pre fill candidates when they're pitching for new biz especially large accounts.

Very common

Happens regularly.

Thanks for the reassurance 🙏🙏

All the time. I’ve been told we won business but procurement didn’t sign the SOW for months. Don’t quit your current gig just yet!

Pretty common. If it’s a big enough client, that may determine their budget and role needs.

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