In today’s job market, it’s common for professionals to apply to multiple companies at once, aiming to secure several job offers. This strategy allows them to weigh their options and choose the best fit for their career aspirations and financial needs. It’s all about looking out for oneself in a competitive world.
However, a tech requiter who previously served as the Chief Technical Officer for Shaadi.com took to X to share how he met a candidate who was due to join a different company in 15 days and was looking for a better offer. The recruiter declined to continue the call because while he understands the compulsion behind shopping for job offers, it is not “elite behavior” according to him.
“Just met a candidate who said that they’re due to join some place in 15 days and were looking for a better offer. I politely declined to continue the call. Candidates, I understand the compulsions but offer shopping is not elite behaviour. It reeks of desperation and tells the world that your word is worth nothing to you. And then the only people who would associate with you are those to whom this is not important,” he wrote.
“I’m not saying I am a paragon of virtue but I have never shopped an offer in my life. And neither has any other elite player I know. It somehow never occurs. The whole vibe is just….off,” he further wrote.
Here’s a look at his full post:
Just met a candidate who said that they're due to join some place in 15 days and were looking for a better offer. I politely declined to continue the call.
Candidates, I understand the compulsions but offer shopping is not elite behaviour. It reeks of desperation and tells the…
— svs 🇮🇳 (@_svs_) April 8, 2024
However, there were several people who begged to differ. It was highlighted by many how by collecting offers, professionals can compare salaries, benefits, and growth opportunities, to ensure they make a decision that aligns with their goals. It’s a smart move to ensure financial stability.
Here’s a look at some of the responses:
What’s wrong with gathering multiple offers and chosing to go with the best one?
— ThirdEye (@3rdEyeDude) April 8, 2024
People keep saying you are limiting reach for “good candidates” this way. I’d say ability to make an informed decision at the right time is a key aspect of a good candidate which is missing in such cases.
Nothing wrong in getting multiple offers and then deciding which one to…— Shantanu Goel (@shantanugoel) April 8, 2024
There are supposedly good companies who laid off employees in less than a quarter of their joining or even worse – backed out of their offers a day before the candidate was supposed to join? The market is brutal and this behavior might just be a response to it. And not to mention…
— Saumya Doshi (@__spd_) April 8, 2024
Sorry brother,I love my money and everyone else should too
— B Singh 🐝 (@bissuusingh) April 8, 2024
At a personal level I get it and even agree but the other side isn’t invalid. “desperate”- they’re looking for a job that pays the bills, it’s a capitalist society- it’s normal for looking for the best offer and safeguard your interests. It’s the part where you have already…
— adya (@d_addy_a) April 8, 2024
IMO it’s not wrong, just the tussle between companies and candidates as if trying to reach the consensus on a stock (salary). Remember that companies fire people all the time
— Yashvir (@yashv_singh) April 8, 2024
Companies rescinding offers is also super common right now which I’d argue is far more devastating. Offer shopping is one of the few levers people have to get a better compensation outcome for them especially when the deck is stacked like this.
— Bengaluru man (@NCResq) April 8, 2024
As if orgs never ask for more than one quotation for every business they do.
As if orgs never lay off.
As if orgs are very fair in their offer.
Good, honest candidates change jobs after many years — deserve to evaluate the market.
Good luck if you can’t deal competition.
— Shuva Brata Deb (@shuvabrata) April 8, 2024
Are you someone who is okay with shopping for job offers?