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Hey guys, I really need some advices here on what I should do..
Long story short, after gruesome search of employment, I finally received an offer.
And I was given 5 business days to respond, but here is the thing. I had an interview with 2 other companies a week before and I'm waiting to hear from them.
My preference is with company C then B, which I'm waiting on..
My friend suggested I should take the offer from Company A, then if offer from B or C comes along, put two weeks in and move on.
But I was thinking calling company C and B and tell them I have a job offer already and I need a decision from them within this week.. which can be a risky move, since I don't want to rush them and hurt my chances.
What would you do in my situation?
and if a company offers 5 business days to respond, can I respond on the last day or should I respond sooner?
It's ok to contact B and C and let them know you have another offer and let them know you are very interested in them and see if they have a decision in next day or two. But this could backfire because they might write you off completely if they aren't ready to decide immediately. They will assume you took A rather than wait.
But I don't think I would contact A in your situation. Instead I think I would take A and respond in next day or wo that youa accept. If B or C comes through later then bail on A only after background check/drug test results are completed for B/C. Then you leave A off your resume.
You can contact the other company and tell them you have an offer and ask them when do they expect to make a decision because though they are your first choice, you have to respond to the other company by x time
You can contact the other company and tell them you have an offer and ask them when do they expect to make a decision because though they are your first choice, you have to respond to the other company by x time
This ^^^
Don't fiddle around too much. Bird in the hand thing.....
You can contact the other company and tell them you have an offer and ask them when do they expect to make a decision because though they are your first choice, you have to respond to the other company by x time
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Not this.
As a HM I really, really, really hate being pressured to make a decision.
If you are such a phenomenally great candidate that I MUST have you, I will probably contact you within 24 hours of the interview.
If you are one of several reasonable candidates, but I need to check references or do a bit more research before making a final decision, contacting me with a deadline is a great way to eliminate yourself. My response is very likely to be a polite "take the other job".
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