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I need Email advice - - Hiring process for a job
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I'm a college senior and in the middle of the job hunt. I just today received a job offer from Company A (time-sensitive offer), but would rather work for Company B. I've had 1 interview with company B about a month ago, and they said they would get back to me about another set of interviews (haven't heard anything yet).
How should I phrase the email to Company B saying that I have received other offers, and am wondering about the status of my application? Should I even say I have other offers, or just say I'm moving forward in my career search and would like an update?
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Don't Say anything about anything to anyone!!
As someone who has hired Graduates - i don;t want to hear you tell me you have another offer - it comes across as arrogant and pushy.
If the first offer is time sensitive - then accept it. You have NOT been offered Job B - even if it is preferred... you may NOT get offered Job B.... then what?
Even if you accept offer A, agree a start date - you can still decide against it and accept offer b - If and when you get one.
Employers know the deal - they know you will be interviewing everywhere - if they like you, they'll do what it takes to hire you...
Even if you've started Job A - you can still quit and take job B if you wanted later.
be professional about this - treat both companies with respect and remember that Job A is better than no job. You are a graduate - you are in a lucky position to have two potential offers - you are in no position to start negotiating by using one offer against another. Trust me - that would only end in tears.
PM me if you want further help / information. Good luck and well done on the job offers and interviews!
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This is pretty good advice. I am a recruiter and have been fuck by people doing this. But in the end its the best thing to do for the candidate. I recommend taking the offer if you have not heard anything about the other position.
I would e-mail the other company asking what your status is and let them know how interested you are.
Good luck!
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^ boom.
seems, kinda, like, common, sense.
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Accept job A then tweet about your new job and hashtag (stoked, best, can't wait) then Job B will get jealous and direct message you within the hour.
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Definitely accept job A. It sucks but you have to be out for number 1 in the job market, even if it means accepting a job and kind of screwing them over by taking a better opportunity that comes up. I've done it; lots of people have. It's part of the real world.
I'd email job B just expressing your interest in working for them and asking when you can expect things to move forward with them. If they ultimately end up giving you the job there's no love lost. Tell job A you were offered a better opportunity and you're going to take it. They'll understand.
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If your offer from Company A is time sensitive then I'd be inclined to accept it. You can always change your mind later on if needs be.
In terms of what to say to Company B, firstly, don't mention that you've been offered another job. They don't need to know. Dependant on the type of company, it may be easier for you to call and speak HR regarding your application. They usually deal with the hiring/firing so should know what is going on. Just ask them if they have any further information regarding your application. If you prefer to email just keep it professional and to the point. A month isn't a very long time so they could still be short-listing candidates to take through to the second round of the recruitment process. Be prepared to wait.
What you don't want to do is get yourself into a position where you've passed up the offer to work for Company A on the basis that you think you're a shoe-in for the job with Company B and then for whatever reason that falls through and you've got nothing. It's easier to find work if you're already working and I'm sure that if you do end up working for Company A, within one month of being there you'll have forgotten all about Company B.
Good luck!
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Yeah, pretty much everyone else beat me to it.
Welcome to the wonderful world of employment!
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Karma being dished around. Thanks for the helpful responses.
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That cannot be stated any better. you have your perfect answer OP.
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I disagree slightly with the advice posted above (most of which is good). DO send an e-mail to Job B, or perhaps call them. Don't mention job A at all. Simply state that you are still interested in their company and your prospective position. Ask if they would like an additional work sample. Essentially express interest. These companies get countless applications, often from people completely uninterested in ever working for them. Showing some initiative sets you apart from the crowd and will certainly not hurt your prospects.
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I just received an offer from company B which I will be accepting. Thanks to everyone for the advice. In the end it worked out perfectly.
Tomorrow is my 22nd birthday so it couldn't have came at a better time. Happy fuckin birthday to me
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What field are you getting into?
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Underwriting commercial insurance. It pays pretty well for right out of college and they're benefits are great too so I couldn't be happier.
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