What do you do?

17 Comments

1. Barb HansenJuly 14,2022 at 11:53PM UTC

   If I received a job offer and I needed a job, I would take the job in front of me.

   If I was also in the process of interviewing with another company, I would continue with that process.

   If the 2nd company presented me with a job offer, at that point, I could make a decision on what company I wanted to work for.

2. AnonymousJuly 16,2022 at 5:20AM UTC

   Thanks it’s the same company but a different department.

3. Clydene HorriganJuly 16,2022 at 2:14PM UTC

   Do both departments know you’re interviewing with the other department? If so, talk to the recruiter and tell them you want to work for them and that you’d like to finish the interview process with the second department so you and they can determine where you fit best.

4. AnonymousJuly 18,2022 at 1:32AM UTC

   That, I do not know. Thanks.

5. Barb HansenJuly 16,2022 at 10:20PM UTC

   Well, that's an interesting twist. I agree with Clydene's suggestion below - she nailed it.

   good luck

6. AnonymousJuly 17,2022 at 2:01PM UTC

   This changes everything. Most companies have policies against competing against themselves. They should already be aware of both applications and likely won’t make an offer on the second job unless you decline the first. Be truthful with the hiring team for each role. It could cause havoc if they find out later.

7. AnonymousJuly 15,2022 at 1:30AM UTC

   A written offer and a maybe hopefully an offer are not remotely the same.

   Take the sure thing until something better is prevented. Then rescinded you acceptance and take the better offer. Hoping is just hope until it's real.

   You see its business not personal.

8. AnonymousJuly 15,2022 at 1:57AM UTC

   You can always rescind the offer. To buy time, ask for the offer to be put in writing. That should give you a few days and then go from there. You don't want to hold and wait for a possibility when it's not a sure thing. If you like the offer and it's for a company that you want to work for, I would accept. If another offer comes in before you start, you have a bidding war opportunity. To make things easier, give yourself at least two weeks before you start to afford lead time. Good luck!

9. JenniferJuly 15,2022 at 2:55AM UTC

   Where are you in the interview process with company 2, and when is your next interview?

   Realistically, there is no way that you're going to have certainty on the role with company 2 before needing to give company 1 your decision. If you are happy with the offer from company 1, accept it. If not, negotiate.

   As others have said, you have no idea if you'll get an offer from company 2, or whether that potential offer would meet what you're looking for. If you do end up getting an offer, and the opportunity is much better than what you've accepted at company 1, you rescind your acceptance. It isn't common, but it happens. Do it quickly and respectfully, and understand that you may be permanently burning the bridge with company 1 in the process.

   Congrats on your job offer. Good luck.

10. AnonymousJuly 16,2022 at 5:23AM UTC

    Thanks it’s the same company, just another department.

11. AnonymousJuly 15,2022 at 12:30PM UTC

    Accept the offer and keep interviewing. If the interview doesn't work out, you have a job. If you find a better offer - take it.

12. Crystal HowellJuly 16,2022 at 12:41PM UTC

    If you want out of your current company, accept and tell them you have done so. Then interview within that 7 days with the other company and see what they offer, if you want it decline the other and move forward. Do You!

13. AnonymousJuly 16,2022 at 7:01PM UTC

    To the extent possible, extend the negotiations with the first company and stay engaged with the second company.
    If you’ve already accepted an offer from the first company and receive a better offer from the second company, you have two options:
    -Accept offer 2 and resign from the first company. (The first company should have other applicants in the pipeline.)
    -Use offer 2 to try to improve offer 1.

    Understood that this is awkward, but it’s easier for the first company to find another employee than it is for you to find another offer as strong as company 2’s.

14. AnonymousJuly 16,2022 at 9:30PM UTC

    It’s the same company

15. LORI-ANN BURLINGAMEJuly 16,2022 at 9:18PM UTC

    You are in a challenging position. You need to do what is best for you. -- remember NOT to burn any bridges. And, don't let the flattery of having a job offer and a potential 2nd job offer -- cloud your vision. After all, how much risk are you willing to take?

16. Liz MilneJuly 16,2022 at 11:51PM UTC

    Tell them that you need more than seven days to think about it, because once you've committed to them you will not go back on it. Should give you a bit more time and make you seem like a solid prospect with your forward thinking?

17. AnonymousJuly 18,2022 at 12:40PM UTC

    If it’s within the same company I would not advise that you accept the offer and then continue with another interview.
    It is too risky of a maneuver, thus should only be done when it’s two separate companies.
    The reason being, if you accept and continue to interview, there is a chance that your tactics will be uncovered.

    I would also refrain from telling the hiring manager that you need more time as 7 days is plenty of time to make a decision and most job offers only give 2-3 days.

    I believe you have two solid options in your predicament if you intend to maintain a good reputation with the company.
    Accept the job and wait on a future opportunity to apply to the other job OR Inform the hiring manager that you did apply to other roles within the company and the interview invitation has come up after the offer was extended.
    Option 2 may leave a bad taste in the Hiring Manager’s 1 mouth, but it’s best not to poop where you eat!

    Best wishes