How to Make the Most of a Verbal Job Offer

A verbal job offer is an informal employment offer made by hiring managers in person or over the phone to let candidates know that they want to recruit them for a certain job post. However, does a verbal offer guarantee that an applicant will be hired? Or does it imply that a candidate should cease interviewing for other jobs and instead give notice at their existing job? Actually, none of these are correct perspectives on a verbal job offer. As a result, this YouTube video on the Indeed channel covers every scenario that a candidate might consider when dealing with a verbal job offer and how to deal with it. 

The video starts out by insinuating that a verbal job offer is nothing more than an alignment check performed by the employer. The majority of the company’s alignment checks include discussing various perks, negotiating salaries, and assuring start dates. After all of the alignment checks have been completed, the candidate is informed of the final employment offer. What happens is that converting an alignment check into a job offer may be time-consuming, and during this time, candidates may get concerned about losing the job offer. However, according to the video, the best thing to do after receiving a job offer is to write a thank you message and ask if the employer requires anything from you. The video also emphasizes that a verbal job offer indicates the candidate will be hired as an “at-will” employee, which means the firm can dismiss them at any time. However, this also implies that the applicant is free to depart at any time. As a result, the video urges that hopefuls should request a formal employment offer. Finally, the video explains how candidates may be concerned about the delay in getting the job offer in writing. The video emphasizes that numerous stages must be completed in the recruitment manager’s procedure, such as background checks, modifying hiring conditions, HR needing the letter to be written, and the CEO to sign it. As a result, candidates may expect delays in obtaining formal employment offers, but they must follow up at appropriate intervals. 

A verbal job offer ensures that an applicant is being considered for a position, but it does not guarantee that the individual will be hired. The aforementioned are a few aspects that a candidate must consider when handling a verbal job offer.