Successful closing begins before a candidate has even been identified, and it touches every step of the hiring process (see Candidate Experience).

<aside> 📍 Closing should begin at the very start, not at the end of the interview process

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Simple Steps to Make a Job Offer:

• Confirm the candidate’s salary expectations with the recruiter
• Have a separate 30-minute offer video call
• Best, if the hiring manager (CDO, Design Manager) handles this conversation
• Send the offer in writing and ask the candidate to confirm
• Sign the contract 🥳

Some offer samples from Indeed here.

Tips for Closing the Deal:

✅ Always Be Closing

The entire recruiting process, from start to finish, should be geared toward closing.

✅ Be Transparent

Transparency helps build trust between candidates and the organization, so there aren’t any last-minute surprises.

✅ Know Your Candidate

Engage authentically with candidates from the start.

✅ Stay in Touch:

Check-in often with candidates, follow up after interviews, confirm whether they still feel comfortable and excited about the opportunity, and go over any concerns.