In today’s ep, I share one of the biggest missed opportunities in recruitment: what to do after a candidate says “no.” Most recruiters move on, but they’re missing a huge opportunity to build trust, reputation, and future business. The post-placement process shouldn’t end just because the deal did, small human touches can turn rejection into long-term loyalty. Tune in for: 👉 The post-placement checklist every recruiter should use 👉 Why you should still support candidates who don’t accept 👉 How “no” moments can become referral and network gold 👉 The 4-week window where genuine care pays off Follow The Lone Recruiter for weekly episodes that help recruiters communicate better, close smarter, and build careers that last.