May I know what is an appropriate way to respond, when for example, you went for an interview, got through it, but do not want to give an immediate reply since you are also looking and waiting for other potential job offers?
If you say no, it might be a long wait for the next one to come by. If you say yes, you might miss out on a better opportunity. So what do you do?
2007-03-04 16:52:21 · 6 answers · asked by vintageprincess72 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
It's a tricky question. Obviously if they have advertised for someone, they want someone to be able to start asap.
If you are really not interested, be honest and say "I appreciate your time, but I don't think this position is exactly what I am after. Thank you for considering me."
If you are waiting to hear from somewhere else that you prefer, you could say that you will need to give two weeks notice, and then, if you get the other job, let them know that something has come up and you are unable to accept the position. Thank them again.
Always be polite and never rude, as you may find yourself at the same company a few years down the track.
2007-03-04 16:59:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd be very suspicious about an company providing me a job for the period of my initial interview. i'd in a well mannered way tell them something like this "to be honest with you, I easily have X volume of interviews scheduled and favor to save all my concepts open. i'm very in contact in this position although, I do opt for to weight all my concepts earlier making my selection." often times if any company makes an provide with out postpone, there's a really solid reason. An celebration will be, the pastime is undesirable and has a intense turnover. continually ask a achieveable company if the area they're hiring for is a newly-created position or is it replacing some different individual that is now no longer there. Ask why that man or woman left the pastime. The extra guidance you understand up the front about the pastime, you may better make an suggested selection. solid success!
2016-11-27 22:23:18 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this happen, some years ago. Oh, I cried and prayed that something else would come open... right up until the morning that I had to report to work. I was so sad, that first day.
But you know, it was one of the best jobs I've ever had. The benefits were excellent, the people I worked for and with were very good to me, and I actually didn't mind the work once I learned the particulars of the job. I kept it for several months, and regretted having to leave when my situation changed and I needed to relocate.
Best of luck to you.
2007-03-04 17:14:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's appropriate to ask for some time to think about taking the job. ask when they would need an answer and hope whatever they say is enough time to go on other interviews or entertain other job offers.
2007-03-04 17:01:34 · answer #4 · answered by MaryE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's always acceptable to ask for some time to think it over. Be prepared, they may ask how long you need.
2007-03-04 17:02:17 · answer #5 · answered by DeAnna B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU SHOULD NOT EVEN APPLIED..
YOU WASTED THEIR TIME AND YOURS...AND ANOTHER PERSON TIME WHO NEEDED THE JOB.
NOT SHOWING MUCH INTEGRITY AND I SAY THE COMPANY IS FAR BETTER OFF WITHOUT YOU AND THE OTHERS MAY NOT NEED YOU..
2007-03-04 17:54:53 · answer #6 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋