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What do you do when you get an offer from First Choice?
There are a few steps to handling this situation.
- Communicate with the company that gave you the offer & let them know you need some time.
- Contact your first choice company and let them know you have another offer.
- Make sure your first choice company knows they’re your first choice.
- Wait (but not too long)
- Decide.
How long should you take to accept a job offer?
Typically, two to three days provide you with enough time to consider the job offer. If you plan to ask for time, you can request for no more than a week. If you want to negotiate any part of the compensation package, consider a more conservative timeframe.
Should you accept a job offer that is second choice?
For instance, a job seeker may receive a job offer that happens to be their second choice. The question of whether to accept the offer or wait for their first choice now arises. This may cause unnecessary panic in the applicant which can lead to a misguided decision. Even just waiting for a call back is extremely destructive to the job search.
Should I notify my first choice employer if I receive an offer?
Below is the approach and analysis to arrive at your answer. Notify 1st Choice Employer. You’ve just received an offer so it’s wholly appropriate to notify your other suitor with an update on your status – and inquiry as to their status of your candidacy.
How long should I wait for another job offer before accepting?
The amount of time you wait for another job offer before accepting a current offer may be determined by the current offer’s requested start date or the employer’s preferences. Typically, a candidate has a week to accept or decline an offer, so you can use this as a timeline to hear back from another employer.
What is the worst-case scenario for accepting a job offer?
The worst-case scenario is that you accept Company A’s offer and back out of the deal before your established start date to accept the other job offer from Company B. This is not ideal by any means, so try to avoid this outcome at all costs.