Jobseekers losing out on offers

Research from Robert Half reveals that many job seekers are at risk of losing out on job opportunities after the offer has been made. In a survey of 225 Hong Kong bosses, more than half have rescinded a job offer because a candidate took too long to consider it.

29% of Hong Kong bosses cite multiple job offers as the reason candidates are taking so long to decide. Other contributing factors include the salary not being competitive enough for the candidate (26%) and applicants receiving a counteroffer from their current employer (20%). Two-thirds of bosses expect a response from candidates within one day to two weeks.

Elaine Lam, Associate Director, Robert Half Hong Kong said, “Securing top talent efficiently requires a streamlined recruitment process alongside the offer of a competitive salary and benefits. When it is likely candidates are considering multiple job offers, a fast and highly-organised recruitment process could be what it takes to win the top talent, while saving the business time and money in the process.”