This is probably putting the horse before the cart, but that's how my mind works.

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October 2,2021 at 6:16PM UTC

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This is probably putting the horse before the cart, but that's how my mind works. I have spoken with 2 different recruiters for 3 different positions, now. I had a short interview for one of those positions with the supervisor of the job last week. I am waiting to hear updates on the other 2 positions. 2 are similar, 1 is a step above in title, duties and, i hope, salary, so that's the one i'd go for if I had to choose. SO: let's say I get and take the job I've already interviewed for and then maybe 2 weeks later I'm offered the better job? They are all contract jobs, short-term. I have to say while awkward, I wouldn't really feel bad saying: "Sorry but i have to leave this position, thank you so much, but something more fitting has come along and I owe it to myself to take it. Thank you for the opportunity and good luck in future."--BUt ALL 3 POSITIONS ARE WITH THE SAME COMPANY!! Right now I'm keeping quiet b/c no one needs to know but me, but I don't want to burn a bridge. I do not think it will look good for me, or make anyone want to hire me full-time if I leave a gig there after 2 weeks, or whatever. I'm even wary of talking to the recruiter about this b/c I sense she's so busy she doesn't remember we've already spoken about the other position. I know that the recruiter works for the company, not for me and tht I have to be very smart about to whom I say what. thanks!

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AnonymousOctober 2,2021 at 7:02PM UTC
Are you going to walk away if the position you want is not offered? Do you want told out for that one?
If not, since they are all with the same company, if you get an offer for either of the positions that is not the ideal position, I would make sure both recruiters understand which is your preference.
If that position falls through or is not offered to you, you will need to either walk away completely or take your chances and except whatever is offered.
They are all contract jobs so any offer is only for a finite time.
AnonymousOctober 3,2021 at 3:18PM UTC
No, I don't think it's smart to walk away. A job is a job and bc UC is hopelessy screwed, I haven't had a dime coming in since June. Not a dime. BUt I am not sure how to play the timing issue. If somehow all 3 gigs wanted me and said so on the same day, great, but we all know that's not how these things go. These are 3 jobs within the same division (I don't even know this job field well so I'm not sure what to call things) of a very large company. I'm not sure if the supervisors would know one another. Possibly? Or know of one another. ?? I'm wondering if it's smart to bring this up with the recruiter for 2 of the positions? I am so terrified to do anything that will give anyone pause not to hire me.
AnonymousOctober 4,2021 at 4:05AM UTC
I wouldn't spend time stressing over imaginary scenarios. You should take what comes you way at the time. I seriously doubt you'll have trouble accepting the best offer.
AnonymousOctober 3,2021 at 3:14PM UTC
uh...not really. I mean i'm sure that sounds terrible to say, but they're all no -benefits 3-month contract gigs doing pretty much the opposite of what I want to be doing (and yes, I keep applying to the things I want to be doing). and they pay horribly. A job is a job so I'll take what's offered.
AnonymousOctober 3,2021 at 4:07PM UTC
Are these outside recruiters or internal in the company? If they are in the company- then tell them and of course they prob already know.
If external recruitment firms- let the other know if you get an offer and see if they can also get an offer for you before you accept.
Then take the role you want.
AnonymousOctober 3,2021 at 5:10PM UTC
It's unclear; I think 1 is outside and the other seems to have an email address from the company but I think all she does is recruit. I have no idea if I'll be offered any of the positions, of course. the issue is tht the 3 month gig at the bottom of the totem pole is the most advanced in the process right now, of course (horrible timing) so if anything comes of it, I'll have to say yes before I know about the other gigs (though I can certainly ask the other recruiter before I say yes, assuming she can get back to me within the same 24 hours)