Do you tell interviewers that that you are also interviewing for other positions and may not be able to accept their offer?
2006-12-08 13:18:58 · 12 answers · asked by Karo 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
No, most experts will tell you not to share other job possibilities with potential employers. I'm head of a networking group and all of our experts agree you should keep that information to yourself unless there is something critical they need to know, like a pending job offer. It is polite to ask how soon they expect to make a decision, but not elaborate why you need the information. Once they make you a job offer, then you can call up any potential employers and inform them you have an offer and would like to give them a chance to match it if interested. If someone makes you a job offer, it is acceptable to ask for a few days to make a decision to be polite to other possibilities. A bidding war for your services is a good thing, but only when you actually have a firm acceptable offer in hand.
2006-12-08 13:25:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think not. In an interview it is important to make it seem like you are made for this job and if you state that you are looking else where as well it may seem like you aren't dedicated to one thing. If the employer does ask this question something along the lines of "I hope I meet or exceed your qualifactions for this job, if you are not impressed then this may not work out as planned."
2006-12-08 21:28:38 · answer #2 · answered by cedricgurl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you do not need to volunteer that information, if you receive an offer from them, then you can decline theirs if you get a better one. Telling them you are talking to other companies up front, is quite frankly rude.
I have been on interviews where the HR manager asked me who I have been meeting with. Apparently, that is a common ? to determine who their competition will be if they offer you a job.
2006-12-08 21:28:30 · answer #3 · answered by dakotanmisty 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't volunteer that information at an initial interview. If they make an offer weigh that with other offers you have already received, rather than offers you may anticipate.
2006-12-08 21:27:32 · answer #4 · answered by Sunidaze 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They probably realize that, but bringing it up makes it sound like they're your last choice. If they want you to make an immediate decision, but you still have an interview or two left, say you need some time to decide and can you get back to them ____?
2006-12-08 21:21:37 · answer #5 · answered by random6x7 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No way! They will think that they aren't your top choice company, they are just some back up company and as soon as something better comes along you will quit and go for the other job.
2006-12-08 21:37:11 · answer #6 · answered by Hot Mom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, then you would make them feel like they are wasting time, they may come up with a better offer, hold your cards close to your chest!!
2006-12-08 21:22:15 · answer #7 · answered by ShellBell 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not in those exact words. They may think if a higher paying job called you that you would quit. A bird in the hand is better than one in the bush.
2006-12-08 21:23:18 · answer #8 · answered by m c 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No you dont need to tell.They already know that as most apply for several jobs at once.
2006-12-08 21:29:19 · answer #9 · answered by darlene100568 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no you don't give your self away ever always keep plan B,and C, TO YOUR SELF!
2006-12-09 11:52:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋