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Ok be honest, candidates. I really love this set of questions, I’ve been considering shifting my current interview style to these questions - I think they really give you an idea of who this person would be within the work setting. But the questions almost feel too deep for a recruiter to ask. What would you think if a recruiter took a different path and asked these questions instead of the usual ones?
https://blog.shrm.org/blog/9-interesting-interview-questions-that-actually-reveal-a-lot-about-candidat
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I had to do this once. Wasn’t my proudest moment but a phenomenal counter offer was presented to me late into my notice period. There was a bit of fallout as bridges were definitely burnt. But I handled it best I could with candor and then handwritten apology notes. I wouldn’t make a habit of it. Ultimately you have to go w your gut.
I gotta say, I’ve never heard anyone going around whispering, “So-and-so backed out on a signed offer! He’ll never work again!” But then again, I don’t run in recruiter circles, and maybe they really do talk about that stuff. Also, I’ve had offers yanked in the way FCB described above, so now my stance is much more “fuck ‘em.” They’d do it to you in a second, for no good reason at all.
All that said, it is extremely unprofessional no matter which side you’re on. But people who work in advertising are children, so professionalism doesn’t matter as much as it might in another industry.
Can you share what agencies pulled your offer last minute?
Is there a very good reason?
Recruiters ghost candidates at all stages of the hiring process, lie to them, string them along, etc. so back out if you want, You don’t owe anyone anything. @CR1, seriously who are you to teach anyone about etiquette? Recruiters are the worst.
Well, SCW1, the question was posted in the AAR bowl, so clearly OP was seeking feedback from recruiters. I’m just here trying to help, but go ahead and focus your anger and frustration on the one recruiter who actually shows up here and gives thoughtful answers 🤷♂️
I’ve done it. I felt bad about it. I needed to do what I needed to do to avoid making the same mistake that had me interviewing for that job in the first place.
But it was a step outside the ad industry, so there wasn’t a ton of risk. And the “industry” people who I did meet with there understood.
It wouldn't be unlike an employer sending you an offer letter and then letting you know on Friday before you start on Monday that they're rescinding it. It definitely sucks and should be a last resort such as a health emergency or something. Do not accept and back out if you can help it. Work on asking for more time to decide or if you're unsure then accept for yourself that you're not ready and pass / move on until you find something you're not hesitant about.
I'm a recruiter, too, Just didn't change my title for my reply on this thread. And, I can confirm that if you turn down last minute an offer you previously accepted, it absolutely goes on your "profile" internally and stays there. Same goes for going dark after a few interviews. It's tricky and how it goes down exactly greatly depends on the specific context of each situation.
But I thought Facebook 1's story was a good share