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Alerting interviewers to another offer
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:35 am
by harbin
Hi all,
I received a gov. summer job offer and several places I interviewed with asked me to alert them if I received another position before they had made their selections. The gov. position would be a great opportunity but there are a few others I would take over it. I have a week to decide.
How do I address an email to those I'm waiting to hear from? I'm don't want to sound too demanding or arrogant, but want to make sure they know I'm still very interested in them.
Thanks for the help!
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Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 12:53 pm
by Myself
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Re: Alerting interviewers to another offer
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 1:23 pm
by shock259
If you need an answer in a week, you need to call them. Your email could get lost/ignored.
Just say that you received an offer at X agency and have one week to respond, but you'd prefer to work with them. Sound sincere and maybe give a reason or two. Ask them if they can make a decision by then.
Re: Alerting interviewers to another offer
Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:20 pm
by Anonymous User
Sorry for piggybacking on this thread, but I'm in a similar situation...
I got an offer to work at a nonprofit, and am told that the offer is valid for one week.
I have actually gone through an interview w/ a firm in my major market asking them if it's possible to get an answer in a week, and if not I would be willing to wait for their decision. They got back to me and told me that they're still interested but can't decide for another 2 weeks, and that they don't want me to lose the PI offer.
What do you guys think, is this essentially their way of telling me no? I can PM for more details as well. Thanks!
Re: Alerting interviewers to another offer
Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:00 pm
by chesterfan1230
Anonymous User wrote:Sorry for piggybacking on this thread, but I'm in a similar situation...
I got an offer to work at a nonprofit, and am told that the offer is valid for one week.
I have actually gone through an interview w/ a firm in my major market asking them if it's possible to get an answer in a week, and if not I would be willing to wait for their decision. They got back to me and told me that they're still interested but can't decide for another 2 weeks, and that they don't want me to lose the PI offer.
What do you guys think, is this essentially their way of telling me no? I can PM for more details as well. Thanks!
Bro, just go and lift.
Just messing, If you think you can score another offer at a PI firm then take the risk. If you have good grades and a solid personality, in 2 weeks it won't be too late to find another PI job.
Good luck