Reaching the point of extending an offer to your first-choice candidate is exciting. Below we provide some guidance on extending offers as well as a template for writing the offer letter.
The combination of multiple interviews and reference checks should give you enough information to make a hiring decision. Though you will likely want to call a candidate by phone to extend an offer live, you also need to put the offer, with full details, in writing and if he or she accepts it, have the candidate sign and return a copy for your files.
The offer letter should include information about salary and benefits as well as other applicable components of the compensation package, such as review cycles, coverage of relocation costs, or severance package guarantee. In addition, you should include details about who the person will report to and how job performance will be evaluated.
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Extending an offer with enthusiasm is important in setting the tone for your relationship with your top candidate and the soon-to-be new hire. You need to let the final candidate know that you want him or her to be part of the team and that you are excited to be making an offer. The compensation component of the offer needs to reflect any previous conversations you’ve had on that topic. Offering a candidate a compensation package that is lower than what was previously discussed during the interview process will likely leave the finalist disappointed. Being clear early in the process regarding compensation ranges will help to avoid surprises at this point in the hiring process, will allow you to make your best offer to the candidate, and will help focus your finalist on the responsibilities of the job and the overall opportunity.
The Offer Letter Template below can help get you started.
Date
Name of Candidate
Candidate Address
Dear Candidate:
This article originally appeared on Bridgespan.org.