Interviewing for 2 different positions (with different companies)...

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October 1,2021 at 2:44AM UTC

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Interviewing for 2 different positions (with different companies)... farther along in the process with one and pretty sure I will get an offer. More interested in the second job though -- what would you do? Take the sure thing and risk FOMO, or pass to see if the shinier thing pans out?

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AnonymousOctober 1,2021 at 7:56AM UTC
Always give the most consideration to the written offer in hand. You can always leave for a better offer if you get it.
Elizabeth RagoneOctober 8,2021 at 3:36PM UTC
You can try to buy time. Also, you can indicate to the second job people that you’re further along w a different company, in case they’d like to speed things up a bit. Nothing wrong w being in demand, and if you’re wanted by the second, they’ll appreciate it.
RosemaryacOctober 20,2021 at 9:58PM UTC
There is no such thing as a sure thing. Too many factors go into hiring decisions beyond the rapport established with the person who interviews you. I would go ahead with the second interview. Should you get an offer from the first employer you can tell them either that you've had an offer from another company or that you're waiting to hear from them (and give them an idea as to when that may be).