Keep More SAP Candidates: Reduce Dropouts & Improve Retention
Why SAP Candidates Drop Out
High-calibre SAP professionals are in demand. If your process isn’t sharp, they’ll go elsewhere. The most common reasons for dropout include:
- Slow or unclear interview processes
- Poor communication or feedback gaps
- Uncompetitive or vague offers
- Lack of confidence in the project or leadership
- Counteroffers from current employers or rival roles
Struggling with SAP drop outs? Explore how to recover bad hires, invest in internal talent, or avoid critical project risks.
Fixing the Leaks: What Works
- Clear Briefing: Make the project, scope, and team structure crystal clear. No surprises.
- Speed: Run a tight process. 1st to 2nd stage in under a week. Offer within 24–48 hours of final interview.
- Feedback Loop: Candidates want honesty. Share clear, fast, constructive feedback at every stage.
- Offer Strategy: Benchmark your package. Don’t guess — make it easy to say yes.
- Post-Offer Care: Keep them warm until they start. Weekly check-ins. Welcome packs. Pre-start updates.
Retention Starts Before Day One
Getting a signed contract isn’t the finish line — it’s just the start. Ghosting still happens. We’ve seen candidates drop out days before their start date because the employer lost contact.
Instead, treat the pre-start period like onboarding. Show them they’re valued before they even walk through the door.
We Help Clients Retain SAP Candidates
At bluewaveSELECT, our drop-out rate is under 5% — even on hard-to-fill SAP roles.
We manage every touchpoint. From prepping candidates before interviews to closing offers and managing notice periods, we keep your future hires engaged and informed throughout.
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- Urgent SAP Hiring – Get 3 CVs in 24–48 hours for critical SAP vacancies.
- S/4HANA Project Support – Get SAP delivery talent that keeps your transformation on time.
- SAP Hiring Manager Insights – What top candidates want and how to retain them in 2024.
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