Subject: A Call for Fair and Flexible Hiring Practices
Dear Hiring Teams and Recruiters, I’d like to address a concerning trend in recruitment: the strong preference for immediate joiners over candidates serving notice periods. While I understand the need for quick onboarding, this approach may overlook highly skilled professionals who are actively seeking change but are bound by professional obligations, such as 60- or 90-day notice periods. Many talented candidates are leading critical projects and need time to transition responsibly. By prioritizing only immediate joiners, are we inadvertently sidelining these dedicated professionals in favor of those who may be available due to layoffs or other reasons, potentially compromising on skill and experience? In today’s job market, where stability is uncertain, expecting candidates to resign without a confirmed offer is unrealistic and risky for them. I urge hiring teams to reconsider rigid policies and show flexibility. Candidates willing to negotiate with their current employers and HR partners to join within 30-45 days demonstrate commitment and professionalism. A balanced approach—valuing both immediate availability and strong qualifications—could attract top talent while fostering a reputation for fairness. What are your thoughts on creating more inclusive policies that accommodate notice periods and prioritize skill over immediacy?
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This is all idealistic talk. In reality, time is money. If you can hire an employee today, and start billing the client for him today, no one will wait for another one to join in 30-60-90 days instead.
If they are so great, they shouldn't be afraid to resign without a job offer, and find a job as an immediate joiner after their notice period is over.
A bird in hand is worth two in the bush. Similarly, a decent candidate available to join today, is worth twice as much as a great candidate promising to join 30-60-90 days from day 😊
Great Answer, In reality during the interview the interviewer asking the questions like why have you resigned without any offer letter in handy and what if market downs or layoffs stars and no opportunity outside blahhh blaahha….omg 😄
Say that you resigned without offer because there are better options available to immediate joiners, which is the truth, so you wanted to complete your notice period first.
I don't know why a lot of times people are afraid of being honest 😄