My first, and only offer, is set to expire on September 14th. Need to ask for an extension because I have callbacks with much better firms after that date. Still waiting on some CBs and I have 3 screeners with V10 firms after September 14th.
Should I just come out and tell the firm that I am waiting to hear from my other CBs? Or that I have other callbacks scheduled after September 14th? I wanted to do this early, and not wait until September 13th to tell them I need an extension. But I don't want the firm thinking that I am not seriously considering them.
Additionally, I was wondering what kind of extension I should ask for. A week? Two weeks?
Has anyone been unsuccessful when asking a firm for an offer extension? Any advice is appreciated.
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Re: Asking for an offer extension
when you set up CBs with the other firms did you mention you have an outstanding offer that expires on Sept 14th? If not, I would call back the recruiters and let them know that. Usually they can move you up, especially as I'm sure some people are canceling as they get offers from more attractive firms.
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Re: Asking for an offer extension
I would contact them ASAP (tomorrow) rather than wait.
When are your screeners after 9/14? If they are within the next week I'd ask for at least 2 weeks, preferably 3 (giving the firms you screen with around 2 weeks to get back to you). A week would be way too short imo, but if that's all you can get then take it.
I'm not sure if being upfront is the best idea. You could tell them you have a handful of screeners that couldn't be scheduled until after 9/14, that you're still very interested in the firm, but you would like to make a fully informed decision (or something like that). But then they realize they are in a power position since you won't have even done a CB with the other firms at that point. I might try and equivocate and say you are still waiting to hear around, though being honest might also gain you sympathy from the firm to hold the offer open. I'm really not sure which is the best tack.
When are your screeners after 9/14? If they are within the next week I'd ask for at least 2 weeks, preferably 3 (giving the firms you screen with around 2 weeks to get back to you). A week would be way too short imo, but if that's all you can get then take it.
I'm not sure if being upfront is the best idea. You could tell them you have a handful of screeners that couldn't be scheduled until after 9/14, that you're still very interested in the firm, but you would like to make a fully informed decision (or something like that). But then they realize they are in a power position since you won't have even done a CB with the other firms at that point. I might try and equivocate and say you are still waiting to hear around, though being honest might also gain you sympathy from the firm to hold the offer open. I'm really not sure which is the best tack.
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Re: Asking for an offer extension
I'm in the same boat and am meeting with the recruiting contact tomorrow to ask some follow up questions and ask for an extension.
My CSO essentially said to be vague and say I have other commitments that I would like to honor and that as they can imagine this is a big decision and I want to be 100% sure and have all the information needed to make the decision.
I am also setting up additional meetings with firm attorneys and trying to use this as a means for the deadline being too soon. IE: I've just been able to set up these meetings and I would like a little more time to digest everything and make an informed decision.
My CSO essentially said to be vague and say I have other commitments that I would like to honor and that as they can imagine this is a big decision and I want to be 100% sure and have all the information needed to make the decision.
I am also setting up additional meetings with firm attorneys and trying to use this as a means for the deadline being too soon. IE: I've just been able to set up these meetings and I would like a little more time to digest everything and make an informed decision.
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Re: Asking for an offer extension
How do firms typically respond to such extension requests? I'm a bit nervous asking.
My CSO seemed to suggest that these requests are frowned upon. But then again, she's terrified of her own shadow.
My CSO seemed to suggest that these requests are frowned upon. But then again, she's terrified of her own shadow.
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Re: Asking for an offer extension
I don't know that there is a great answer to this. Attorneys that I have spoken to and my CSO were relatively optimistic that it can't hurt to ask, but the consensus from TLS seems to be more mixed.
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Re: Asking for an offer extension
Well, firms don't like to play second fiddle to other firms, so they probably won't like it. But they may still be willing to offer an extension. After all, it ain't personal, it's business.Anonymous User wrote:How do firms typically respond to such extension requests? I'm a bit nervous asking.
My CSO seemed to suggest that these requests are frowned upon. But then again, she's terrified of her own shadow.
I second the idea to call your CB firms and ask if you can move up to do your CB this week or early next. Tell them you have a deadline coming up and see what they can do.
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Re: Asking for an offer extension
For what its worth I asked for an extension of two weeks and was given one. Firm was great very receptive and helpful about it.
