Why do recruiters rush candidates with exploding offers and such?

Lyft
cheb836

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cheb836
May 11, 2021 14 Comments

Recruiters, why do you rush people into making a decision right after making an offer? Changing jobs is a big decision, it’s not like bidding in an auction. Especially if other candidates are not waiting to hear back.

I specifically ask recruiters is there are candidates waiting to hear back and if they say no but still rush me I just don’t get it.

I know it’s a sales tactic, but unlike a car sale, people can renege afterwards if they were rushed to accept and it might cost the company more to reopen a cold job req and start search from scratch after a candidate reneges on an offer.

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  • Only shitty companies have ever rushed me with exploding offers, most were understanding and willing to wait a few weeks
    May 11, 2021 1
  • Google
    d-ll-b

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    d-ll-b
    They obviously don't want you to have time to get competing offers
    May 11, 2021 2
    • Lyft
      cheb836

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      cheb836
      OP
      I get that. In the past good companies that give out high offers have never felt the need to pressure me. So, when recruiters use pressure tactics I am more inclined to decline. And 100% of the time when I declined, they softened their stance.
      May 11, 2021
    • Google
      d-ll-b

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      d-ll-b
      Yep, they are looking for the desperate ones who want to get out of their job badly. If you are savvy or not that desperate this shit wouldn't work
      May 11, 2021
  • Happens when there is a dire need for a team to add headcount and the recruiter is under immense pressure to close the candidate.

    It works most of the time. Recruiter putting a deadline on the offer makes the candidate panic.
    May 11, 2021 3
  • Twitter
    MTer01

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    MTer01
    What everyone else said. Plus: Recency bias can be strong for some. Easier to remember how good you felt about the most recent interview and people. The more days and interviews you have in between, the more likely someone else takes the top slot
    May 11, 2021 0
  • Because even if you like the job and role and would be very happy working there, without some time constraint there's always another interview you could take.

    If they don't time box it you'll finish every other possible interview first, and you might get an offer elsewhere that you can't refuse. Startups especially have to move fast to avoid losing out to large established companies with deep pockets.
    May 11, 2021 0