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Old 08-15-2016, 09:03 AM
 
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I interviewed for a position last Wednesday that went really well, and the hiring manager told me that they had a few more candidates to meet with and that they would get back to me either way in two weeks. I have another interview today for essentially the same position with another organization, but assuming they are on similar timelines, if I were to be offered the first position I wouldn't necessarily know if I had a shot at the position I'm interviewing for today. I am currently employed and making good money, but there is no room to advance where I am and the positions I'm interviewing for are the next step up the career ladder for me. I'd be interested to hear from others who have been in similar situations. For example, lets say that I receive an offer from the first employer next week. Would it be out of line to ask for 24 hours to consider it, and then call the second employer informing them of the offer and asking if I am still being considered for the position?
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Old 08-15-2016, 11:08 AM
 
Location: Lyon, France, Whidbey Island WA
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I interviewed for a position last Wednesday that went really well, and the hiring manager told me that they had a few more candidates to meet with and that they would get back to me either way in two weeks. I have another interview today for essentially the same position with another organization, but assuming they are on similar timelines, if I were to be offered the first position I wouldn't necessarily know if I had a shot at the position I'm interviewing for today. I am currently employed and making good money, but there is no room to advance where I am and the positions I'm interviewing for are the next step up the career ladder for me. I'd be interested to hear from others who have been in similar situations. For example, lets say that I receive an offer from the first employer next week. Would it be out of line to ask for 24 hours to consider it, and then call the second employer informing them of the offer and asking if I am still being considered for the position?
It will depend upon them however honesty in this situation is usually best. Which job do you want is the real question and then yes, you can call the other company and tell them your situation and very politely ask when they will be making a decision.
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Old 08-16-2016, 07:36 AM
 
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I interviewed for a position last Wednesday that went really well, and the hiring manager told me that they had a few more candidates to meet with and that they would get back to me either way in two weeks. I have another interview today for essentially the same position with another organization, but assuming they are on similar timelines, if I were to be offered the first position I wouldn't necessarily know if I had a shot at the position I'm interviewing for today. I am currently employed and making good money, but there is no room to advance where I am and the positions I'm interviewing for are the next step up the career ladder for me. I'd be interested to hear from others who have been in similar situations. For example, lets say that I receive an offer from the first employer next week. Would it be out of line to ask for 24 hours to consider it, and then call the second employer informing them of the offer and asking if I am still being considered for the position?
i've been in this situation recently - with three offers; two from previous employers and one from a new firm. I let them know i would need a week or two to go over the details and make a decision and it worked out for me.. This may depend on your level in the organization - if it's higher up then it's expected you would need time to discuss and go over options and such where a week is certainly very common; lower level i would say a few days is ok.
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Old 08-16-2016, 07:56 AM
 
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I'd be interested to hear from others who have been in similar situations. For example, lets say that I receive an offer from the first employer next week. Would it be out of line to ask for 24 hours to consider it, and then call the second employer informing them of the offer and asking if I am still being considered for the position?
No, of course not. I've rarely given a decision within 24 hours, even if I didn't have another offer on the table. There's no need to rush - you need time to evaluate the opportunity and compensation package. It's perfectly appropriate to inform organizations with which you have already interviewed that you have an offer from another employer.

I've had multiple instances of more than one offer. If this comes up, just be honest and aboveboard and it'll all work out. Good luck!
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Old 08-16-2016, 07:02 PM
 
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It sounds like you are assuming both places will have a wholly equitable environment. If you like both companies equally, then you accept the first offer; essentially the second company missed out because it was late to the plate. If you like the second company more, than you need to ask yourself why you would take a job at the first place to begin with when you are already admitting it doesn't provide the environment you are seeking. In my view, taking a job simply because it offers a step up could end in regret.

If you think both businesses are great and each offer is equivalent, then yeah call the second company and let them know you have an offer but are still interested in their opportunity. They will value this because they can then take you out of the running and save themselves a lot of time, damaged reputation, and money. If you are candidate #1, but you don't want the job, then they don't want to damage the potential relationship with candidate #2 and have to start the process all over again. So by calling you are truly doing them just as much a favor---this could help you down the road.

Good luck
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