Don't Trust Verbal Commitments! A 3-Step Follow-up Strategy to Prevent Candidate Withdrawal During the 'Gap Period'

Do you blindly trust candidates when they say, 'I've decided on your company'? In today's recruitment market, accepting an offer is not synonymous with a commitment to join. In reality, it is often closer to a 'placeholder' strategy. As recruitment cycles lengthen and candidates routinely consider multiple companies simultaneously, the weight of a verbal commitment has significantly diminished. Furthermore, since many large corporations conduct their selection processes later, even if you increase a candidate's interest, your company is structurally prone to being a 'backup option.' While building interest before the offer is important, it is no longer sufficient to prevent withdrawals in the current market. Therefore, the focus must shift from 'getting the acceptance' to 'how to maintain the relationship after the acceptance.' Even more critical is how you act after the acceptance: can you detect withdrawal risks early, and can you take proactive measures at the right time? During the 'gap period' between acceptance and joining, candidates' feelings are often swayed by approaches from other companies or external influences. This seminar explains a 3-step follow-up method to prevent withdrawals through systematic management rather than accepting them as inevitable. You will learn about the shift in student decision-making, the reality of what happens after acceptance, how to identify signs of withdrawal, timing for proactive communication, and overall follow-up design. The seminar will be held on June 15, 26, and 30, 2026, via archive streaming.