Hiring the right candidate can be an extremely daunting process! It is a big responsibility for your company and team. Consider this an opportunity to showcase what a great company you work for and get them excited about it whether they are a fit or not. The candidate has a whole network beyond the conversation and will tell their network about their experience. Undoubtedly, they will be more apt to share a bad experience than a good one, so you’re on the safer side to make a positive lasting impression. The candidate will most likely be a bit nervous, so It’s good to be friendly and make them feel comfortable.

Congratulations, you have found a candidate that is definitely in the running to become the finalist for your role. Ideally, the recruiter has already pre-closed this candidate, so it is an easy conversation where you offer the position to the candidate, and they happily accept. Then you’re off to the races to talk about the start date and first-day expectations. However, if the candidate has been close to the chest and has not felt comfortable sharing salary expectations, here’s where you guide them to a pleasant conversation.