23.02.2024

Seize the Opportunity: Don't Miss Out on Your Dream Candidate!

If you have just interviewed the ideal candidate for your organisation, do not hang around! In todays battle for talent, the candidate is more likely to be interviewing you.

In my years as an executive recruiter, I've encountered a pressing challenge: connecting the dots between my clients and top-notch candidates. In today's landscape, where candidates hold the reins, with unemployment at a historic low the competition for talent is fiercer than ever.

From recent graduates to seasoned professionals, candidates have their pick of employment opportunities. And this is across all areas of property and construction, the demand for skilled individuals is soaring. It's a fantastic situation to be in, right? Well, not quite. Despite the abundance of talent, many clients are dragging their feet when it comes to extending offers, with some of the larger corporates relying on their name and reputation only to lose exceptional candidates to competitors who are quick off the mark and know how to flatter candidates.

So why the hesitation? My advice is crystal clear: if a candidate blows you away, don't hesitate – pull the trigger on that offer! Because let me tell you, if you wait too long, that exceptional candidate will be snatched up by someone else before you know it. Don't let indecision cost you your next star employee. Act decisively, or risk watching your dream candidate slip away.

Posted by: Kingsley Recruitment