The recruitment process
Not surprisingly, different employers have different selection methods. You might face two short interviews a few weeks apart, or a marathon schedule in several countries with face-to-face meetings, presentations and assessment days. Always remember that it is a two-way process and that your instincts and first impressions of the position and your potential new employers are just as important as their first impressions of you.
Once you have secured a verbal offer the fun really begins. DOCS believes that good recruiters can really add value at this stage. Negotiating pay and benefits can be quite delicate, and recruitment Consultants can provide that essential bit of inside knowledge. They can also help you differentiate between essentials and desirables in your pay and benefits package, and facilitate the negotiation process through regular information exchange.
If you accept the verbal offer, make it clear that this acceptance is provisional, subject to the terms and conditions of the contract of employment, and ask for a written copy to be sent to you immediately.
When you receive the offer you might want to seek legal advice to check the new contract and to review your existing one. Items worth checking include:
- Non-compete clauses
- Restrictive covenants
- Probationary periods
- Bonus payments
- Notice period information
Good advice is a sensible investment and may make a big difference in how you decide to manage your departure.
Once you have reviewed and agreed the details of the offer, make sure you have a signed copy before you resign from your current job.
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