Has anyone ever had an instance where the company wouldn't send you the written offer until you agreed verbally??

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October 13,2021 at 12:11AM UTC

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Has anyone ever had an instance where the company wouldn't send you the written offer until you agreed verbally?? Then verbal agreement doesn't come on the day as promised??

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Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistOctober 13,2021 at 1:45AM UTC
Typically a written offer is not produced unless/until the verbal offer is accepted.
Usually a verbal offer is extended and any negotiations on comp, bonus and setting a start date, etc. is worked out.
Formal written offers generally must be signed off on by someone higher up the food chain so we want to get those things nailed down. Once the verbal offer has been accepted, the written offer is generated - reflecting those things (comp, start date, etc).
Once the written offer letter is signed by the candidate, they begin the on-boarding process.
How many days is the verbal late? One or five?
Vicky DavisOctober 13,2021 at 6:55PM UTC
Actually I meant the written offer doesn't come on the day. It was supposed to be here yesterday. I signed off on the background check on Friday.
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistOctober 14,2021 at 2:30AM UTC
I would follow up with the recruiter tomorrow if you don't have it by then.
AnonymousOctober 13,2021 at 2:55AM UTC
Yes, the company usually wants a verbal commitment because they will put their other candidates on hold and risk losing them as backups if you're just playing games or are using their offer as leverage elsewhere.
What they want to know is that you and they are on the same page.
AnonymousOctober 13,2021 at 1:45PM UTC
Very common to have the verbal before the written. Unfortunately sometimes getting the written letter approved can take longer than usual as many details go into it. If they were supposed to call you and haven't don't hesitate to follow up and put the ball in their court. "You mentioned we'd speak on this date but I haven't heard from you. Just checking in!"