tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post5402387487061462605..comments2023-09-29T06:09:21.089-04:00Comments on Ask a Manager: accepted job offer but still waiting to hear on anotherAsk a Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05281942480230532899noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-61864873921413264682009-11-07T18:19:09.980-05:002009-11-07T18:19:09.980-05:00I'm in a similar situation, so I figured I wou...I'm in a similar situation, so I figured I would post here instead of opening up a new question.<br /><br />Yesterday, I was unofficially extended an offer for a PT position at a highly recognizable company. In my field, this is like a dream job. Its pending that I pass a drug test, no biggie.<br /><br />I am also considered for a FT position in a different company/industry and have a 2nd interview early next week with them.<br /><br />I told the PT position that I was very interested, however, I had previously made interviews and didn't want to cancel them and that I would let them know my decision by Wednesday.<br /><br />Do I bring up the PT job offer during the FT 2nd interview?<br /><br />I would love either position, but really, really, REALLY need FT work and don't want to harm my chances of being considered a candidate.<br /><br />I also don't want to leave the PT position hanging as I would love to work there, too...they're just my second choice.<br /><br />thoughts?Hannahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-66570832550682730542009-06-13T12:04:23.804-04:002009-06-13T12:04:23.804-04:00Charles, I completely agree with you.
But tangen...Charles, I completely agree with you. <br /><br />But tangentially, what you say also made me think that it is possible that Firm A has made an offer to one candidate, and is waiting to hear from him/her. If they don't get an acceptance from that candidate, then they might go for the person who wrote in with the question. <br /><br />So this is a waiting game. This might explain why they are delaying matters. Not that this possibility should impact the choice made, now that the offer has been accepted.Jacknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-79958624089660284952009-06-12T18:28:48.590-04:002009-06-12T18:28:48.590-04:00While it is possible for the person at Firm A to h...While it is possible for the person at Firm A to have a "valid" reason (i.e.; Recruiter was out sick; Firm A was being delayed by other candidate) for not getting back to you. The fact remains that Firm A did NOT get back to you. That's the bottom line for your job search. So follow all the advice given so far and go with Firm B.<br /><br />However, it doesn't end there!<br /><br />Call me old-fashinoned, or out-of-touch with reality, I don't care. But I believe you have a moral obligation to act professionally in this matter.<br /><br />Turning down an offer after accepting doesn't just burn your bridges. It is unprofessional and <i>unethical</i> behaviour directed at, not just the other Firm, but, also directed at other candidates.<br /><br />Regardless of the size of the Firm (sorry Joel) you could be screwing over other candidates who may have been in a situation like yours waiting to hear from Firm B, only to be told that someone else accepted the offer; so, they have now moved on.<br /><br />Recruiters are in the business; so, they know that being burned sometimes comes with the territory. But, job seekers really don't deserve to be.Charleshttp://home.earthlink.net/~nooriginalthought/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-29454817311676426232009-06-12T13:47:02.887-04:002009-06-12T13:47:02.887-04:00I would take the offer with Firm B. As the saying ...I would take the offer with Firm B. As the saying goes, "a bird in hand is better than one overhead".<br /><br />If Firm A really wanted you, then they would've given you an offer within your time frame.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-67710025959913216862009-06-12T13:09:23.262-04:002009-06-12T13:09:23.262-04:00Plus it sounds like Firm B may be a better fit for...Plus it sounds like Firm B may be a better fit for you with your career, and they're thinking along the same lines for your advancement.<br /><br />Go work for Firm B, and in 5 years or so if Firm A is hiring again they'll remember you as a great candidate that someone else hired away from them, rather than that 2nd or 3rd choice they hired after their first choice didn't pan out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-26408840348068458052009-06-12T11:55:32.556-04:002009-06-12T11:55:32.556-04:00Whether it would be "screwing over" or n...Whether it would be "screwing over" or not depends on the size of Firm B, but I think the smart thing to do would be to give Firm B a chance and build experience. Who knows, you might end up really liking it there. And if not, you can be a stronger candidate in the future for your next job search.De Minimishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09233079528598984870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-9719197051566310042009-06-11T23:06:50.194-04:002009-06-11T23:06:50.194-04:00Good answer. I totally agree and I wish you a gre...Good answer. I totally agree and I wish you a great adventure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-23477445371873167842009-06-11T22:31:16.112-04:002009-06-11T22:31:16.112-04:00this is great advice. going with the place that re...this is great advice. going with the place that really wants you. you keep relationships in good shape on both sides, learn new skills, explore a different city. the adventure continues. i think what happened is that i was too senior for one position, and not quite senior enough for another position. que seraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com