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Lateral offers - push to expedite?
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2019 4:04 pm
by Anonymous User
Just got an offer from Firm A - think I have only 2-3 days to consider.
But waiting for another offer from Firm B - which likely will come next Monday or so.
Want to take Firm B if I get it but I have to take either one as I really need to lateral asap.
Should I email the Firm B and say I have xyz reason and if I can get the decision sooner?
Will they actually give me the decision faster just cuz I asked?
Also I'm worried to come across as desperate/in hurry and they say no because of that.
Any advice is appreciated thanks!
Re: Lateral offers - push to expedite?
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2019 4:09 pm
by jarofsoup
Tell the other firm. Just make sure you will accept the other offer.
Re: Lateral offers - push to expedite?
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2019 4:42 pm
by jarofsoup
As being someone in the lateral job world I would love to know who offered you. PMed of course.
Re: Lateral offers - push to expedite?
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2019 4:54 pm
by Anonymous User
jarofsoup wrote:Tell the other firm. Just make sure you will accept the other offer.
What is the best option:
1. let me know "sooner"
2. let me know "asap"
3. let me know "by X date"
Re: Lateral offers - push to expedite?
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2019 5:07 pm
by jarofsoup
You are still interested. You have an offer from firm X and have to respond to them by Y. Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Are you working with a head hunter. She could just deliver the message.
Re: Lateral offers - push to expedite?
Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2019 10:34 am
by Anonymous User
On the lateral front, how did your offer come in? I realize that all firms are different, but waiting on a possible offer from a larger firm and was wondering if the offer came via call from partner/recruiting manager, or via email? I have already met with a number of partners and associates in the group and do not think another interview is in the pipeline per the responses I have already received from those I interviewed with. Thanks
Re: Lateral offers - push to expedite?
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2019 10:09 am
by Anonymous User
Anonymous User wrote:On the lateral front, how did your offer come in? I realize that all firms are different, but waiting on a possible offer from a larger firm and was wondering if the offer came via call from partner/recruiting manager, or via email? I have already met with a number of partners and associates in the group and do not think another interview is in the pipeline per the responses I have already received from those I interviewed with. Thanks
Usually they'll come via emails. If you used a recruiter, they'll contact the recruiter and he/she will let you know.