Offer Close Plan
Increase acceptance without pressure tactics
Builds a candidate-specific close plan that addresses motivators, objections, timeline risk, and preboarding. Reduces offer declines and reneges.
INGREDIENTS
PROMPT
Create a skill called "Offer Close Plan". Inputs: - Candidate motivators (career growth, comp, flexibility, mission) - Candidate concerns or objections - Comp package (or constraints) - Competing offer signals (if known) - Start date constraints and onboarding plan Output: 1) Risk assessment (why they might say no) 2) Close plan (steps over 3–7 days) 3) Talking points for recruiter + hiring manager 4) A written offer follow-up message (human and clear) 5) Preboarding touch plan (reduce reneges before day 1)
How It Works
Describe the candidate's motivators, concerns, and competing signals.
The skill builds a step-by-step close plan over 3–7 days.
What You Get
- Risk assessment (why they might say no)
- A close plan with timed steps
- Talking points for recruiter and hiring manager
- A written offer follow-up message
- A preboarding touch plan to reduce reneges
Setup Steps
- List the candidate's motivators and concerns
- Add comp package details and constraints
- Note any competing offer signals
- Execute the close plan with the hiring manager
Tips
- The risk assessment is the most important part — know where you're vulnerable
- Preboarding touches between acceptance and day 1 prevent reneges
- Hiring manager involvement in the close process increases acceptance rates
- Never pressure — ethical persuasion focuses on fit and value