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@BasementAndMeadow5 hours agoUnited States
Can I ask for the written consulting offer before I verbally accept?
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A recruiter said they want to make me an offer and asked whether I am ready to accept on the phone. I would rather read the compensation, start date, and conditions first. Is it okay to ask for the written offer before giving a verbal yes?
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