Decoding Drop-offs: Why Candidates Decline Offers and How to Improve Your Acceptance Rates
Share This StoryEvery recruiter is familiar with the disappointment—after multiple interview rounds, careful shortlisting, and securing stakeholder alignment, a competitive offer is extended, only to be met with a courteous decline: “Thanks, but I’ve accepted another role.” Offer rejections, or candidate drop-offs, go beyond mere frustration; they are resource-intensive, time-consuming, and often signal deeper issues …