Can I get your opinion / ideas?

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

Hi all,

So the last 2 weeks has been up and down for me. First on the down, my boss has gone all Japanese on me and is thinking of converting me to a contractor to save money. The up is that I suddenly have two interviews this week. The second interview is basically my current role with likely better pay and benefits. They called the day they received my application so I hope that means they are keen. Their schedule is unknown

My first interview is a different role, still design but marketing graphic design instead of master planning etc. Less pay but still interesting. Their schedule is quick.

So what is the best way to get the first company to wait a bit in order to hear back from the second? This may be wishful thinking and both might think i'm rubbish but i'm thinking along the lines of the most complicated situation.

In the end I know I am at the end of the line with my current employer...probably less than a month before she tries to get me to switch.

[slim 1,514]

I think you should insert a progarm that rounds off every transaction to the nearest penny and deposits it in an account. After a few weeks, you can clear out the account and take a nice retirement.

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

I want my stapler back.

[Teacher Mark 53]

I'd take the first one if it were offered. Then if the second one comes through I'd apologize to #1 and bid them adieu.

[Fandango 1,439]

How far apart are the interviews?

[one...two...tree 2,762]

With the first interview/job - you knew at the time you applied that it would be a different role and less pay? Or did this job come about from a recruiter? Because recruiters are pretty could at navigating through these kinds of scenarios.

For me, I'd ask the company to let me have a couple of days to give them an definitive answer, but not much longer than that. I'd also look up as much info on both companies and really it work it through my mind on the different scenarios to figure out which is the preferred path.

Congratulations though! It's good to hear that you are even having this kind of dilemma.

[evli1966 88]

With the first interview/job - you knew at the time you applied that it would be a different role and less pay? Or did this job come about from a recruiter? Because recruiters are pretty could at navigating through these kinds of scenarios.

For me, I'd ask the company to let me have a couple of days to give them an definitive answer, but not much longer than that. I'd also look up as much info on both companies and really it work it through my mind on the different scenarios to figure out which is the preferred path.

Congratulations though! It's good to hear that you are even having this kind of dilemma.

This is sensible if they want ya they will give you the time to decide.

But to abuse their generosity (in their minds) of allowing you a view days to think it over by extending it or asking for more will set a precedence and they could recend the offer.

Congrats on the interviews and opportunity I hope it works out.

[Fandango 1,439]

But isn't it common practice to interview at several places? Each company interviews several candidates, I don't think it's unreasonable for the company to realize that the person is doing the same, but in reverse.

In all probability, it'll be a multiple interview scenario, like them asking you back again. Might eat up the time needed to secure the second.

Good luck!

[one...two...tree 2,762]

This is sensible if they want ya they will give you the time to decide.

But to abuse their generosity (in their minds) of allowing you a view days to think it over by extending it or asking for more will set a precedence and they could recend the offer.

Congrats on the interviews and opportunity I hope it works out.

It depends on the line of work. Sousuke happens to work in a highly skilled field so he's not exactly a dime a dozen. He can be upfront with them in a gracious way while also respecting that they need an answer within a certain time frame. Nobody's feelings wil be hurt.

[evli1966 88]

It depends on the line of work. Sousuke happens to work in a highly skilled field so he's not exactly a dime a dozen. He can be upfront with them in a gracious way while also respecting that they need an answer within a certain time frame. Nobody's feelings wil be hurt.

Not surehow you took my post but it was in agrrement with what you said but to futher the discussion in where our views differ specifically.

Not discrediting anyone but your field is not a dime a dozen either nor is mine.

Unless your speaking of a minimum wage job were there are many people looking for that now because they can not work in their field at this time an answer doesn't have to be given quickly.

As stated asking for a few days to make a decision is ok asking for more will set a precedence.

No one wants to hire someone that will be difficult to manage professionally. (Sos not saying you are )

They know an intelligent person will weigh options and time may be needed but they also know that whether you 2 believe it or not if needed they have a fall back if he does not accept any offer they extend.

Further more whether you believe this or not if someone doesn't accept a lot of companies will often reevaluate the offer and change it when it is offered to the next person with out calling the the forst one back.

This allows the company to set their own standards when hiring someone and doesn't give that person the false sense that they control what the company is willing to pay them.

Right or wrong who knows there are arguments to both sides.

[evli1966 88]

But isn't it common practice to interview at several places? Each company interviews several candidates, I don't think it's unreasonable for the company to realize that the person is doing the same, but in reverse.

In all probability, it'll be a multiple interview scenario, like them asking you back again. Might eat up the time needed to secure the second.

Good luck!

Bunny when interviewing you must schedule it like any professional appointment.

allow time for the interview, time if you expect to wait before, time for any possible extend periods in case the interview goes well. time to travel to the next if you have more than 1 in a day. ( I do not recommend this.)

This is when you need to be upfront about when you are able to schedule the interview.

If your skills are in demand they will know and assume you have other interviews and/or offers; the problem at this time as many have stated in high skilled areas there are many people looking, unemployed, underemployed, or those looking to make a change hopefully fo rthe better.

If you accept an offer it is also professional to contact your other interviews to thank them for their time and any offer you did not accept.

[TBoneTX 43,058]

This is a very pleasant & high-class problem to have, si man.

Whatever you decide, do NOT burn any bridges prematurely (current job, either prospective job). Make it a priority to keep all avenues open for as long as possible.

Closely attend to how each prospective place reacts when you ask for "more time" to decide: self-centered from company's standpoint, or consummately respectful toward you? This can speak volumes about corporate culture, (un)pleasantness of environment, etc.

Let us know how you choose to proceed, si man, and whose advice here was most persuasive to you!

[^_^ 5,021]

Hi all,

So the last 2 weeks has been up and down for me. First on the down, my boss has gone all Japanese on me and is thinking of converting me to a contractor to save money. The up is that I suddenly have two interviews this week. The second interview is basically my current role with likely better pay and benefits. They called the day they received my application so I hope that means they are keen. Their schedule is unknown

My first interview is a different role, still design but marketing graphic design instead of master planning etc. Less pay but still interesting. Their schedule is quick.

So what is the best way to get the first company to wait a bit in order to hear back from the second? This may be wishful thinking and both might think i'm rubbish but i'm thinking along the lines of the most complicated situation.

In the end I know I am at the end of the line with my current employer...probably less than a month before she tries to get me to switch.

I posted a very similar thread some years ago. I never got a good answer and the way it turned out, I wouldn't have needed the anwer anyway.

Good luck.

[Nina~ 431]

If the first job is an at-will employment, you can always start working at the first company and switch to the 2nd company once you get an offer from them. THat is what a guy did at our office. He worked here for 3 weeks and quit yesterday when he got a better offer.

[Pinocchio Liberal 268]

It depends on the line of work. Sousuke happens to work in a highly skilled field so he's not exactly a dime a dozen. He can be upfront with them in a gracious way while also respecting that they need an answer within a certain time frame. Nobody's feelings wil be hurt.

If he is in demand he is in control.

Edited August 10, 2010 by Col. Lingus