We all know that [tag]courting[/tag] a candidate is like dating. You have to keep the momentum going and keep it exciting. When you are chasing a candidate, tell them all the exciting things that set yourself apart from your competitors or the ones they may be interviewing with. For example, here at Talent Zoo we are very casual dress, we get beer on Thursdays and bring our dogs to work with us on Fridays. That sets us apart from other recruiting agencies.

Next, make sure to constantly do a pulse check so you can avoid any [tag]snafus[/tag] that may come your way. There may have been something you didn’t tell your candidate and it could end up being a [tag]deal breaker[/tag] because they didn’t think you offered it. Court them, and make sure they see that you aren’t one of those agencies that say you “need” to make a hire and then have no [tag]sense of urgency[/tag]. These candidates do.

Lastly when it comes to the final stages, don’t make it so long in between the last meeting and letting them know you are truly [tag]interested[/tag]. If you have a large lapse in time, they tend to think you forgot about them and don’t want them. If the decision is really going to take 2-3 weeks after the final meeting, keep checking in with them, let them know what is going on, and why it is taking so long. This can help you dodge any problems and quickly react if need be before its too late.

Doing this will help you keep a candidate interested in you and your [tag]union[/tag] of marriage will last for a very long time.