Job Offer Rescinded? Learn Why It Happens

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11 ай бұрын

In this video, I discuss why an offer might be rescinded, and how to prepare for the hiring process should that happen to you.
If you've been offered a job and have had it rescinded, it may be nothing you did. In this video, I discuss the reasons why an offer might be rescinded
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@BBenoist 11 ай бұрын

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@joannesaltfleet2071 5 ай бұрын

When things like this happen it can feel like the world has ended! Always ask for things in writing!

@BBenoist 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely. Thank you for sharing.

@joannesaltfleet2071 5 ай бұрын

Always get offers in writing!

@BBenoist 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely, I agree 100%!

@jonathanf2392 4 ай бұрын

I think I would cry if I ever get a job offer that gets rescinded

@BBenoist 4 ай бұрын

It can really play emotional havoc on someone.

@jonathanf2392 4 ай бұрын

@@BBenoist I will tell you why. Because I have been job searching since *JUNE,* hoping I would be able to obtain a position by the time I graduated college in January, but that ship has sailed. Been networking (almost 200 connections), reaching out to employers, applying, etc. The only opportunity I found was to volunteer, so I took that role for the time being while continuing job searching to gain experience that would make me a stronger candidate, but unfortunately I lost my volunteer position last month, which I am still extremely upset about, and now I'm back to square one. Every interview I got was basically turned down because they cite my lack of experience. Very absurd how these employers expect a recent graduate to have a TRILLION years of relevant experience for an entry level job. Sad how extremely competitive the job market is. So i would be extremely happy if I finally get a job offer and accept it, sharing the news to all my connections & letting other employers know that I will no longer be interested in their position I applied to. But if that job offer gets rescinded, then I would be extremely sad and probably cry cause then I would have to start ALL OVER and re-reach out to everyone to tell them the awful news. Just horrible

@samwch16992 3 ай бұрын

Guess what, I had this happened to me today. Totally, utterly devastated.

@jonathanf2392 3 ай бұрын

@@samwch16992 I recently got an offer, just pray it doesn't get rescinded

@Blodia1990 Ай бұрын

@@samwch16992 I'm so sorry for you. Please keep your head up

@YesToTech 11 ай бұрын

Wow, this video is so helpful and reassuring, Bill! 🙌 Thanks for tackling the tough topic of job offer rescinds and giving us tips to handle it like a pro, you're the best! 💼😊

@BBenoist 11 ай бұрын

Actually, you are the best! But I will accept a second place with honors :-)

@carina.belmonte 11 ай бұрын

As always delivering so much value on this topic!

@BBenoist 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, Carina.

@jonnywick4402 4 ай бұрын

Always wait until you start our boarding day and paper offer. I usually use sick days for that process just in case something goes wrong. As a Bay Area resident most companies here they do that a lot of times.

@BBenoist 4 ай бұрын

Great suggestion about using the sick days. Besides, most of the companies only pay unused vacation when you leave.

@joannesaltfleet2071 5 ай бұрын

I got offered a job without an interview and i turned it down and feel i made the right choice!

@BBenoist 5 ай бұрын

I agree with you 100% - that was the right choice.

@joannesaltfleet2071 5 ай бұрын

@BBenoist I was polite with them and thanked them for the offer but said no thanks and they tried to get me to reconsider but I stayed firm and never did!

@msdramaqueen143 2 ай бұрын

I had a written offer pulled and the hr person was so focused on my "concentration " on my degree they pulled it. After I went through loops for this job. So upset

@BBenoist 2 ай бұрын

I am so sorry and I totally understand how upsetting this must be for you. In my opinion, that was one of the craziest excuses I think a company could make. I truly wish you the best moving forward.

@ColleenCanney 11 ай бұрын

Really appreciate this video and the story you shared. Before giving notice to your current employer, definitely take Bill's advice and wait for the formal offer in writing along with a set start date.

@BBenoist 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, Colleen. I always appreciate your comments and cheering :-)

@jerrold165 Ай бұрын

Even with an offer letter with writing and a firm start date I still got my job offer rescinded from a well known company and all they did was gave me a vague reason why.

@BBenoist Ай бұрын

I have been hearing a lot of similar stories since posting this video. I guess it was more wide spread than I thought.

@EliMagidsLuxuryHomes 11 ай бұрын

I had a client move across the country for a job, only to be completely miserable ! He found a new job in another city, but lost some money on the new construction home. Who rescinds offers ? Good for her . Wait for an offer in hand .Like a home contract . Verbal is meaningless........ Awesome advice Bill !

@BBenoist 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, Eli. She lost her deposit, but fortunately, it could have been a lot more.

@Nadineperry1 5 ай бұрын

I had a company that rescinded the offer refuse to give me a written offer a month later and refused to pay me for the day come to find out this same company was a defendant in a class action lawsuit for not paying employees and they was know for mass layoffs 😢

@BBenoist 5 ай бұрын

That is horrible. It's bad enough when a company rescinds and offer for a legitimate reason like a hiring freeze. But to not pay employees for work done is simply unacceptable. I hope the class action lawsuit was successful for those who filed

@Nadineperry1 5 ай бұрын

@BBenoist yes it was unfortunately I didn't see it until after I accepted the job now of course I have to fight to find something else and fight to get my pay. Unbelievable how companies work

@user-fw4lx6og9c 9 ай бұрын

I had a job offer 2 months ago, it was about a position that would open in a few months. as you said I didn't say anything to my employer because I wanted to see if I was going to get hired in the first place. when the time came they started giving excuses without saying openly no, which seemed very strange to me, and finally they told me that they can't hire me because there is not enough work and when things get better they will definitely call me back. They instead offered me another position that was some miles away far from my place of residence and given the fact how expensive gas costs are right now, I would need half of my salary to pay for gas, much less the time I would waste on the road. my question is how should I think of the whole situation and what is your opinion of this?

@BBenoist 9 ай бұрын

It sounds like the company has an interest in you and that says a lot. Be proud of that. With that said, I do not think they should have made an offer based on the possibility of a position in the future. No telling what would have happened if you told your current employer about that pending offer. Another red flag was hearing you say they continued making excuses when you questioned them. I think you did the right thing in turning down the position further away and following your instincts.

@adele_90 4 ай бұрын

Hi Bill, great video! So what should we do if you have something in writing (contract+start date) and still get the job offer rescinded?

@BBenoist 4 ай бұрын

Personally, I would contact an employment law attorney to learn about your legal options. You may be entitled to compensation.

@user-sh7ic4kt7d 7 ай бұрын

I just started a new job and been helping with the onboarding process. I called the candidate to see if the person was still interested in the job and stated to the person we will write an offer the end of the day or next week on Monday. The person sounded really excited about the job, but my hire ups stated they question the person’s experience. I been stressing about it all weekend… What’s a good response to tell the candidate that their offer has revoked? Even after telling them we’ll write them an offer letter? I feel so bad and this is my first time messing up an offer. Just to clarify, no offer letter was actually sent. Only a verbal, but I misunderstood my hire ups.

@BBenoist 7 ай бұрын

I apologize for my delayed response. I just now saw your message. I am really sorry to hear this happened. I can only imagine how you must feel. Honestly, I am probably not the best person to answer this question and now that it has been several days, you have probably already responded to him. How did it go?

@Royal_G80 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for posting this video! Great advice! I have a second interview for a company I used to work as a contractor for about 11 years ago. I was let go from that contract with no warning and never given a reason. So I don't know if it was for performance or something else. Anyways, I applied at that company for a position in a different department. I asked HR if there was an issue that I contracted and was let go before. The HR person said no and that there is no record of me working there because I was a contractor. She said that there wouldn't be any record of me because I wasn't a permanent employee. But I wonder if being let go is a bad look. I got called for a second interview and was wondering if this would be an issue moving forward with this company and if they may rescind an offer based on my past experience with them. Any info or advice you can give me would be appreciated!

@BBenoist 6 ай бұрын

Eleven years ago. working as a contractor, no H/R records kept - my advice is not to worry about any of this. Don't bring up the position or talk about it. If you are asked about it during the second interview, simply say it was a contract position and from your understanding - the position was eliminated or not needed anymore. Don't go into any further detail and don't bring it up if they don't. Good luck with this. Please keep me posted.

@Royal_G80 6 ай бұрын

@@BBenoist: Great to know. The HR person got back to me and told me that the position has just been filled. Don't know what to think of that but she did say that she would contact me if anything new comes up. I already mentioned working there in my interview and its also on my resume. Good to know this information for the future! Thanks!

@sacerrone Ай бұрын

I signed offer letter and still happened I didn’t know this was even possible

@BBenoist Ай бұрын

This is something I would like to hear thoughts from an employment attorney, because it just does not seem right. Thank you for sharing

@sacerrone Ай бұрын

Happened to me after signing offer letter relocating out of state leaving my other job and so so much more. I had start date 3 days from now and it was all in writing yet they still rescinded it

@sacerrone Ай бұрын

So it seems like even if you do get something in writing and sign it and have agreements with a written contract even then they could still resend your offer so I guess don’t ever leave your current job or make any big arrangements without starting on your first day seriously otherwise you could be in my position and legit lose everything and your livelihood

@BBenoist Ай бұрын

After having published the video, I am hearing more stories like yours. I am so sorry to hear this happened