The conversation.
Discuss the important conditions before the final offer. Responsibilities, reporting lines, location and an expected start should not arrive as surprises at the end of a process.
Give candidates a clear route for questions. Where relocation is involved, identify which practical matters the employer can address and which require independent professional advice.
PyM describes a results-based employer model: payment follows the selected candidate accepting the proposal and being ready to start. Confirm the terms of any engagement directly before commencing a search.
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