I have been offered a job today elsewhere which as of yet I haven't taken. Should I inform them in the interview tomorrow that I have ben offered alternative work or not?
I am more interested in the job where the interview is tomorrow which is why I haven't yet taken the offer I received today.
2006-12-06 00:57:01 · 11 answers · asked by Heffy 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I think you ought to act tactfully; if they ask you about other options at the interview tomorrow then be honest that you have been offered a position elsewhere but that you are keen to pursue the opportunity with the interviewing company as your first preference. This will show them that you are a very employable person with other offers, but also that you are genuinely interested in the position with their company.
If they don't ask I wouldn't make a point of telling them, just see what happens and assess your options once they are all clear to you. Good luck for the interview tomorrow, remember to make sure your nails and shoes are clean- they're something interviewers instinctively check for personal hygiene and presentation standards :-) x
2006-12-06 01:03:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go into the interview and perform the best that you can. If they ask you if you have any other interviews or offers, tell them you have had another offer elsewhere, but explain that you are interested in this role.
Sell yourself,
-why do you want the role?
-what do you think you can bring to the table?
This way, the new organisation will know that they are pushed for time, and if they really want you they may make the decision a little quicker.
In the mean time, tell the offering organisation that you have to think about this - maybe, think of some appropriate questions that you would like to ask them.
2006-12-06 09:05:04 · answer #2 · answered by Natalie H 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO, NEVER do this.
What would be the purpose ?
They would see it as you trying to play one off against the other.
They could also think that you are just trawling around looking for jobs, rather than focussing on thier opportunity.
You are supposed to convince them this is the job for you , and you are the candidate for them. bringing a competitor ( in the job market ) into the discussion can never be helpful.
remember, all they want is someone to do the job. If there is any hint that you are in 2 minds or have other options you are considering they will look elsewhere, you might be considered to risky.
At most tell them, after the interview, that you'd like to hear as soon as possible. Then in a few days you could phone them if the time is running out on the other offer, but no until you reach crunch point on the other job.
me: interviewed lots of people and heard this before...i walk away from them, potentially they may have bagage wondering what the other job might have been like.
2006-12-06 09:12:34 · answer #3 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it's a strictly "need to know" situation. There is no need for you to inform your interviewers tomorow about this offer you've got today. You already, fortunately, are more interested in the job that you are going to interview for tomorrow, so what could possibly be the need for these people to know about any other offersyou have in hand? It just isn't relevant to anything. Now if it had been the other way round. that today's job offer was more interesting to you and they wanted an immediate answer, you would have to give them a reason why you couldn't - because you still had another interview to go to. You'd would either have to forget the other interview or risk losing this one.
Just go to tomorrow's interview, and if for any reason it doesn't pan out, ya still have this one in your pocket, hopfully.
2006-12-06 09:09:40 · answer #4 · answered by sharmel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the interview don't tell them about the other offer. I would wait until they make an offer as well, then maybe inform them, you may be able to get a bit more dosh. However, don't be careless, if there is an acceptance deadline for the first job, be sure you are gonna get this one before you decline.
Good Luck!
2006-12-06 09:24:59 · answer #5 · answered by Tamzi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NEVER tell another potential employer that you've been offered another job. It could hurt your chances to get the one you really are hoping for. Make your decision after the interview tomorrow, especially if you're offered the job you want. Take it from there.
2006-12-06 09:14:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No of course not. Dont present the interview with any unneccessary complications - he wants to hear that you really want THAT job, not just any old thing that comes along.
Once you have been offered the job, then you can weigh up each offer and see who comes up with the best deal.
Good luck
2006-12-06 09:19:37 · answer #7 · answered by melnellie2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It's none of thier business. Make the decision you want. After you can decline the other if it is offered.
2006-12-06 09:18:22 · answer #8 · answered by Smurfetta 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should tell them. say you are more interested in the job they are offering, so they'll know to give you an answer right away so you can get on with your life
2006-12-06 09:01:33 · answer #9 · answered by Atousa 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
TAKE IT!!
and go 4 interview tomorrow........
dont miss any chance...........
2006-12-06 12:21:57 · answer #10 · answered by ishti a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋