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Hi All,

Currently involved in lateral interview process with two different companies (in-house). One is ahead of the other, and the “slower” company is actually the one I’d prefer moving to.

Do I need to wait until I actually get the offer from the first company (if it ever comes), in which case I’ll really be under a time crunch, or can I let the slower company know that I’m currently in the final round with another company?

In your experience, has it made a difference good/bad? (Maybe if the offer never comes the slower company may read into it a bit?)

Thanks in advance!

Yes, you probably should wait until you have a firm offer before trying to "negotiate" with the other company.

If the second "slower" company has a strong interest in hiring you, then it is not uncommon for that company to ask if you are interviewing elsewhere.

If you are not interested in working for the first company, then feel free to motivate the second company by telling them that you are further along in the process with another company, but that you would prefer to work at the second company.

Of course, this is just an opinion as there are no sure-fire ways to negotiate.