When a candidate reaches the Offer Stage in Zoho Recruit, the recruiter generates the offer letter using a template, enters the offer details including compensation and joining date, routes the offer through the approval process if configured, and sends it to the candidate via email for e-signature or download. The stage remains open until the candidate responds.
The Offer Stage is the final active measurement point for time-to-hire calculations. A candidate who remains in Offer Stage for an extended period without responding increases the time-to-hire metric and may indicate issues with the offer itself, competing offers, or delayed communication. Zoho Recruit tracks time spent at each stage including the offer stage.
The Offer Stage in Zoho Recruit is the pipeline phase where the formal employment offer is generated, approved, sent to the candidate, and acceptance is tracked. It is the final stage before the candidate is marked as hired.
If a candidate rejects the offer, the recruiter updates the application status to Offer Rejected and can log a disqualification reason such as competing offer or salary mismatch. The Job Opening remains open and the recruiter returns to the pipeline to consider other candidates.
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