When you interview a job candidate, there are many things you can’t enquire about. However, there’s one question which should be put to each and every one. What is it and why should it be asked?
Published 24.03.2014
After a lengthy recruitment process, you’ve made a formal job offer to the ideal candidate. However, rather than accepting it immediately, they’ve informed you that a better deal has been “put on the
table elsewhere”. How do you play it?
Published 21.10.2013
You recently sent a job offer to an applicant which was conditional on them producing evidence of their right to work in the UK. They’ve accepted your offer but not supplied any documentation. Can
you withdraw it?
Published 13.01.2014
It’s possible to predict whether you’ll have problems in the future with a potential employee by asking why they want to leave their current employer. What should you ask and what responses are a
potential red flag?
Published 26.02.2019
Apparently, 52% of candidates are reluctant to attend more than two interviews when applying for a new job. How long is the average job applicant prepared to wait to find out if they’ve got the job?
Published 30.11.2023
A few days ago you phoned an interviewee to offer them a job which they accepted. Since then, things have changed and you don’t need to hire them now. As there’s nothing in writing, can you just
withdraw your job offer?
Published 29.01.2020
Let’s suppose you offered a candidate a job and their references were fine. Further information then comes to light - it’s undesirable and makes you think twice about hiring them. Can you retract
your offer?
Published 25.01.2012
You recently made a job offer but now wish to withdraw it. The prospective employee hasn’t done anything wrong but since the offer was made, your business needs have changed. What’s the legal
position?
Published 24.03.2016
You recently wrote to a successful job applicant offering them a position. Your letter also asked that they contact you to confirm a suggested start date. Since then you’ve heard nothing, so what’s
the best way to deal with this?
Published 05.03.2009
You’re about to advertise a new job role and it would be really helpful if the post holder could drive. Is it okay to state that “all applicants must hold a full driving licence” or could such
wording be discriminatory?
Published 09.02.2017