Manage Offers, Placements and Post-Placement
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      4 Tips to Manage Candidates from Placement to Start Date

      Ensure candidates start successfully with these four essential post-placement tips.

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      Update Candidate Marketing Preferences

      Once a candidate accepts an offer, update their workflow stage to Placement. This triggers the start date check-in feature and prompts a review of their marketing preferences.

      💡 Tip: Unsubscribing candidates from job alerts helps avoid distractions from new roles.
      ✅ Keep them subscribed to general marketing emails so you can continue nurturing them long-term

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      Set Check-in Reminders

      Stay connected throughout the notice period to reduce drop-off risk.

      • Set your first reminder for the day they hand in notice.
      • Use the Candidate Calls dashboard to schedule and record follow-ups.
      • Aim to check in at least once a week until the start date.

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      ⚠️ Warning: Gaps in communication can lead to counter-offers or cold feet. Stay visible and supportive.

       

      Send Relevant Content

      Support your calls with useful resources. Share content that reassures and informs candidates, such as:

      • How to resign professionally
      • Tips for starting a new role.
      • Reasons to decline a counter-offer.

      If you do not have a blog, create helpful documents or email templates.

      💡 Tip: Use bulk email tools to send helpful content quickly. Super Users can manage templates to ensure consistency.

       

      Do not Forget Start Date Check-in!

      After all the pre-start support, check in on day one.

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      ✅ A quick call or message helps confirm attendance, address concerns, and show continued support.