There’s been two jobs I’ve been offered but yet they won’t send the offer letter until I accept the job. Is this a new practice with agencies? Raised red flags but yet at the same time I figured they’re doing it to save time and avoid people doing counter offers? Any recos on what to ask before accepting? Wanted to review insurance and their holiday schedule since they don’t have unlimited PTO.

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We only send the offer letter if you verbally accept - we use a digital signing software and each offer letter costs so we don’t send it unless you’re leaning towards yes but even if you verbally accept you can still decline.

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Nearly 20 years and 6 jobs. I’ve always gotten and accepted the verbal offer before receiving the written offer.

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That’s the first time I’ve heard them do this too lol

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Same here!

Not heard of that before either. 100% recommend that you ask to see full package info before agreeing. The cost of insurance can be wildly and best you know what that looks like as your take home package.

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Agree it’s a bit strange, though you can accept verbally provided you’re happy with the package and always go back and inquire/negotiate if something doesn’t line up in the written. Biggest items are your salary and bonus, and they should be able to easily provide an overview of health insurance policies and holiday schedule. If not, that’s a red flag for sure.

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I’ve never heard of a good company doing this.
You can’t accept something that’s only verbal. Verbal for verbal can be taken back - always get things in writing.

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