I Am Sorry, Candidate Just Took Another Offer!

Me: I apologize, but the candidate has accepted another offer.

Client: What? Did you tell him that we were interested iand wanted to make him an offer?

Me: Absolutely, I made that cristally clear.

Client: And did you mention that we’re a leader in our industry?

Me: Yes, I emphasized your industry leadership.

Client: But he said he liked the team and felt he’d fit in well…

Me: Yes, he told me the same thing.

Client: I don’t understand, we were about to make him an offer.

Me: (to myself) Indeed, Mr. Client, while you were in the ‘thinking’ phase, your competitor took an action!