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I have received two offers, both verbal awaiting specific details about pay etc. I have a clear preference for one of them but they have been quite slow in the process, both jobs are through headhunters. How do I inform the preferred headhunter of my other offer so they can tell the company speed up the process, I don't want to accept the other offer and then back out later, but I'm worried I may have to end up doing that. Any other suggestions how to handle the situation? The other headhunter is saying that if I accept their verbal offer, I need to withdraw all my other offers/interviews, but what happens if it falls through. How can I delay this or should I, awaiting for my preferred offer?
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I have received two offers, both verbal awaiting specific details about pay etc. I have a clear preference for one of them but they have been quite slow in the process, both jobs are through headhunters. How do I inform the preferred headhunter of my other offer so they can tell the company speed up the process, I don't want to accept the other offer and then back out later, but I'm worried I may have to end up doing that. Any other suggestions how to handle the situation? The other headhunter is saying that if I accept their verbal offer, I need to withdraw all my other offers/interviews, but what happens if it falls through. How can I delay this or should I, awaiting for my preferred offer?
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dgreenwood
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Why would you ever accept a verbal offer without detail - especially pay.
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I have received two offers, both verbal awaiting specific details about pay etc. I have a clear preference for one of them but they have been quite slow in the process, both jobs are through headhunters. How do I inform the preferred headhunter of my other offer so they can tell the company speed up the process, I don't want to accept the other offer and then back out later, but I'm worried I may have to end up doing that. Any other suggestions how to handle the situation? The other headhunter is saying that if I accept their verbal offer, I need to withdraw all my other offers/interviews, but what happens if it falls through. How can I delay this or should I, awaiting for my preferred offer?
professionalism hiring-process job-offer
asked Nov 25 '14 at 12:42
dgreenwood
2012
This question already has an answer here:
How do I coordinate the process of pursuing multiple job opportunities at the same time?
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I have received two offers, both verbal awaiting specific details about pay etc. I have a clear preference for one of them but they have been quite slow in the process, both jobs are through headhunters. How do I inform the preferred headhunter of my other offer so they can tell the company speed up the process, I don't want to accept the other offer and then back out later, but I'm worried I may have to end up doing that. Any other suggestions how to handle the situation? The other headhunter is saying that if I accept their verbal offer, I need to withdraw all my other offers/interviews, but what happens if it falls through. How can I delay this or should I, awaiting for my preferred offer?
This question already has an answer here:
How do I coordinate the process of pursuing multiple job opportunities at the same time?
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professionalism hiring-process job-offer
asked Nov 25 '14 at 12:42
dgreenwood
2012
asked Nov 25 '14 at 12:42
dgreenwood
2012
asked Nov 25 '14 at 12:42
dgreenwood
2012
asked Nov 25 '14 at 12:42
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2012
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marked as duplicate by gnat, yochannah, IDrinkandIKnowThings, Jan Doggen, Michael Grubey Nov 26 '14 at 9:47
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Why would you ever accept a verbal offer without detail - especially pay.
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Why would you ever accept a verbal offer without detail - especially pay.
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Any other suggestions how to handle the situation?
I would immediately notify both headhunters that you have other offers, and would like their offers in writing as quickly as possible so you can make your final decision.
Prepare yourself to make a quick decision, once you have formal offers. Think through the both situations ahead of time, get whatever other information you need to make your decision (benefits information, etc as suggested by @David), as you may not have a chance to hold off one position in hopes the other comes through.
I would never advise someone to accept one position with the intent of quickly backing out if the preferred position comes through. I think that approach lacks professionalism, and can ruin a reputation.
answered Nov 25 '14 at 14:25
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In my experience, as soon as a verbal offer is made, a headhunter turns into a high-pressure salesperson. So one should absolutely demand formal offers in writing. In this case the OP has indicated a preference for one of the organizations; but I would also typically ask for a benefits summary up front, as these can vary widely in my experience (in the US). If, for example, you're not going to get any time off for the first year, you'll probably want to know that up front.
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You are in an enviable position.
Since they haven't moved quickly, you are under no obligation to move quickly yourself. As such, you have time to "ponder" both offers, at least as far as they are concerned.
I would tell them both that you are waiting on another offer before making a decision. That typically motivates people to move faster because most people will take the first job that comes along of the two.
If the offer comes for the job you don't prefer first, tell the one you do get the offer from that you'll make the decision in 24 or 48 hours and then call the one you do want more and give them a chance to counter it and with a time limit.
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Any other suggestions how to handle the situation?
I would immediately notify both headhunters that you have other offers, and would like their offers in writing as quickly as possible so you can make your final decision.
Prepare yourself to make a quick decision, once you have formal offers. Think through the both situations ahead of time, get whatever other information you need to make your decision (benefits information, etc as suggested by @David), as you may not have a chance to hold off one position in hopes the other comes through.
I would never advise someone to accept one position with the intent of quickly backing out if the preferred position comes through. I think that approach lacks professionalism, and can ruin a reputation.
answered Nov 25 '14 at 14:25
Joe Strazzere
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In my experience, as soon as a verbal offer is made, a headhunter turns into a high-pressure salesperson. So one should absolutely demand formal offers in writing. In this case the OP has indicated a preference for one of the organizations; but I would also typically ask for a benefits summary up front, as these can vary widely in my experience (in the US). If, for example, you're not going to get any time off for the first year, you'll probably want to know that up front.
– David
Nov 25 '14 at 14:41
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Any other suggestions how to handle the situation?
I would immediately notify both headhunters that you have other offers, and would like their offers in writing as quickly as possible so you can make your final decision.
Prepare yourself to make a quick decision, once you have formal offers. Think through the both situations ahead of time, get whatever other information you need to make your decision (benefits information, etc as suggested by @David), as you may not have a chance to hold off one position in hopes the other comes through.
I would never advise someone to accept one position with the intent of quickly backing out if the preferred position comes through. I think that approach lacks professionalism, and can ruin a reputation.
answered Nov 25 '14 at 14:25
Joe Strazzere
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In my experience, as soon as a verbal offer is made, a headhunter turns into a high-pressure salesperson. So one should absolutely demand formal offers in writing. In this case the OP has indicated a preference for one of the organizations; but I would also typically ask for a benefits summary up front, as these can vary widely in my experience (in the US). If, for example, you're not going to get any time off for the first year, you'll probably want to know that up front.
– David
Nov 25 '14 at 14:41
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up vote
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Any other suggestions how to handle the situation?
I would immediately notify both headhunters that you have other offers, and would like their offers in writing as quickly as possible so you can make your final decision.
Prepare yourself to make a quick decision, once you have formal offers. Think through the both situations ahead of time, get whatever other information you need to make your decision (benefits information, etc as suggested by @David), as you may not have a chance to hold off one position in hopes the other comes through.
I would never advise someone to accept one position with the intent of quickly backing out if the preferred position comes through. I think that approach lacks professionalism, and can ruin a reputation.
answered Nov 25 '14 at 14:25
Joe Strazzere
223k106657923
Any other suggestions how to handle the situation?
I would immediately notify both headhunters that you have other offers, and would like their offers in writing as quickly as possible so you can make your final decision.
Prepare yourself to make a quick decision, once you have formal offers. Think through the both situations ahead of time, get whatever other information you need to make your decision (benefits information, etc as suggested by @David), as you may not have a chance to hold off one position in hopes the other comes through.
I would never advise someone to accept one position with the intent of quickly backing out if the preferred position comes through. I think that approach lacks professionalism, and can ruin a reputation.
answered Nov 25 '14 at 14:25
Joe Strazzere
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answered Nov 25 '14 at 14:25
Joe Strazzere
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answered Nov 25 '14 at 14:25
Joe Strazzere
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answered Nov 25 '14 at 14:25
Joe Strazzere
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In my experience, as soon as a verbal offer is made, a headhunter turns into a high-pressure salesperson. So one should absolutely demand formal offers in writing. In this case the OP has indicated a preference for one of the organizations; but I would also typically ask for a benefits summary up front, as these can vary widely in my experience (in the US). If, for example, you're not going to get any time off for the first year, you'll probably want to know that up front.
– David
Nov 25 '14 at 14:41
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In my experience, as soon as a verbal offer is made, a headhunter turns into a high-pressure salesperson. So one should absolutely demand formal offers in writing. In this case the OP has indicated a preference for one of the organizations; but I would also typically ask for a benefits summary up front, as these can vary widely in my experience (in the US). If, for example, you're not going to get any time off for the first year, you'll probably want to know that up front.
– David
Nov 25 '14 at 14:41
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In my experience, as soon as a verbal offer is made, a headhunter turns into a high-pressure salesperson. So one should absolutely demand formal offers in writing. In this case the OP has indicated a preference for one of the organizations; but I would also typically ask for a benefits summary up front, as these can vary widely in my experience (in the US). If, for example, you're not going to get any time off for the first year, you'll probably want to know that up front.
– David
Nov 25 '14 at 14:41
In my experience, as soon as a verbal offer is made, a headhunter turns into a high-pressure salesperson. So one should absolutely demand formal offers in writing. In this case the OP has indicated a preference for one of the organizations; but I would also typically ask for a benefits summary up front, as these can vary widely in my experience (in the US). If, for example, you're not going to get any time off for the first year, you'll probably want to know that up front.
– David
Nov 25 '14 at 14:41
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You are in an enviable position.
Since they haven't moved quickly, you are under no obligation to move quickly yourself. As such, you have time to "ponder" both offers, at least as far as they are concerned.
I would tell them both that you are waiting on another offer before making a decision. That typically motivates people to move faster because most people will take the first job that comes along of the two.
If the offer comes for the job you don't prefer first, tell the one you do get the offer from that you'll make the decision in 24 or 48 hours and then call the one you do want more and give them a chance to counter it and with a time limit.
answered Nov 25 '14 at 12:51
Chris E
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You are in an enviable position.
Since they haven't moved quickly, you are under no obligation to move quickly yourself. As such, you have time to "ponder" both offers, at least as far as they are concerned.
I would tell them both that you are waiting on another offer before making a decision. That typically motivates people to move faster because most people will take the first job that comes along of the two.
If the offer comes for the job you don't prefer first, tell the one you do get the offer from that you'll make the decision in 24 or 48 hours and then call the one you do want more and give them a chance to counter it and with a time limit.
answered Nov 25 '14 at 12:51
Chris E
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up vote
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up vote
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You are in an enviable position.
Since they haven't moved quickly, you are under no obligation to move quickly yourself. As such, you have time to "ponder" both offers, at least as far as they are concerned.
I would tell them both that you are waiting on another offer before making a decision. That typically motivates people to move faster because most people will take the first job that comes along of the two.
If the offer comes for the job you don't prefer first, tell the one you do get the offer from that you'll make the decision in 24 or 48 hours and then call the one you do want more and give them a chance to counter it and with a time limit.
answered Nov 25 '14 at 12:51
Chris E
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You are in an enviable position.
Since they haven't moved quickly, you are under no obligation to move quickly yourself. As such, you have time to "ponder" both offers, at least as far as they are concerned.
I would tell them both that you are waiting on another offer before making a decision. That typically motivates people to move faster because most people will take the first job that comes along of the two.
If the offer comes for the job you don't prefer first, tell the one you do get the offer from that you'll make the decision in 24 or 48 hours and then call the one you do want more and give them a chance to counter it and with a time limit.
answered Nov 25 '14 at 12:51
Chris E
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answered Nov 25 '14 at 12:51
Chris E
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answered Nov 25 '14 at 12:51
Chris E
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answered Nov 25 '14 at 12:51
Chris E
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Why would you ever accept a verbal offer without detail - especially pay.
– paparazzo
Nov 25 '14 at 16:19