Tech Recruiter Rejects Candidate Over 'Offer Shopping,' Internet Has Mixed Opinions

A tech recruiter rejected a candidate for job hunting despite having an offer in hand. This occurrence created a controversy on social media. Two weeks before starting a new job, the candidate was hunting for a better opportunity.

Infuriated by the candidate's attempt to offer shopping, the recruiter posted on his X (Formerly Twitter) account that the activity "reeks of desperation."

Who is the tech recruiter who rejected a candidate for 'Offer Shopping'?

Siddharth Sharma, an entrepreneur and former CTO of Shaadi.com, expressed dismay in his post hiring a candidate | Image: Pexels

Siddharth Sharma, an entrepreneur and former CTO of Shaadi.com, expressed dismay in his post, recounting a conversation he had with the candidate over the phone.

On X, the recruiter wrote, ¡°Just met a candidate who said that they¡¯re due to join some place in 15 days and were looking for a better offer. I politely declined to continue the call.¡±

What advice did he have for the candidates?

He further said, ¡°Candidates, I understand the compulsions but offer shopping is not elite behaviour. It reeks of desperation and tells the world that your word is worth nothing to you. And then the only people who would associate with you are those to whom this is not important.¡±

Sharma concluded his letter with advise for job seekers, adding that he had never shopped an offer in his whole life and wrote, ¡°Learn to program and to love programming. Go find others who love programming.¡±

How did people on the internet react?

Since its publication, the post has received numerous comments from people with varying perspectives on the ethics of recruitment.

A group of people expressed support for the candidate, citing the arbitrary standards that organizations use when recruiting people. A user mentioned cases where employees were laid off and had their job offers canceled a day before starting.

Users also emphasized the candidates' duty to protect themselves, claiming that firms are not liable for any damage. Check the viral post here.

Just met a candidate who said that they're due to join some place in 15 days and were looking for a better offer. I politely declined to continue the call.

Candidates, I understand the compulsions but offer shopping is not elite behaviour. It reeks of desperation and tells the¡­

¡ª svs ?? (@_svs_) April 8, 2024

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