Help please.

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July 15,2022 at 12:13PM UTC

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Help please. How long is a reasonable time for a company to give you to consider whether to accept an offer? I reveived an offer from 1 company yesterday, but I’m still in the process of interviewing at my dream company which will take another week. Is 1 week of time to long to ask to consider? Any strategies for postponing the decision making deadline? Any risk the company will rescind the offer? Thank you!

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Crystal HowellJuly 15,2022 at 12:38PM UTC
Just let them know you are reviewing their offer if it's good accept, if the other company comes through then rescind that offer, it's only a week. At least you are covered!
Paulla Fetzek, MSEdJuly 15,2022 at 1:02PM UTC
First - Congratulations!
Second, most companies that provide a job offer do expect a response within a few days. As an interviewer, if I offered a job and the person asked if I could wait a few days, I'd immediately think they have more than one offer and are considering which one to take.
Here's an article that you may find of help:
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/how-to-turn-down-a-job-offer-you-already-accepted-2061404#:~:text=Think%20it%20through%20carefully.,for%20positions%20at%20the%20organization.
All the best!
Kate Bishop, Career Confidence & Wellbeing Specialist, Coach & TrainerAugust 4,2022 at 3:43PM UTC
Congratulations!!
I agree with the comments already given - be honest and say you need some time to consider - manage their expectations and say it will be about a week.
They will probably guess you are interviewing elsewhere or waiting to hear back from another company.
Chloe ShauckAugust 9,2022 at 10:25PM UTC
I agree with the others below. Honesty is the best policy. I would think the company would rather wait a week to hear your decision than have you accept it and then leave if you get a better offer and they have to start all over again.