Is it appropriate to ask a potential employer for an "earlier" follow-up meeting?

Question

I'm expecting to hear from a few employers about the status of a job soon, but I want to hold out for another one ... is it okay to ask THAT company for an earlier follow-up interview? Or, delay the OTHER companies by two weeks? The company I really like wants a follow-up in three weeks. The other companies have said I'll know in one week. And, they're all strong possibilities. One of them, I was brought in by an executive. The others by recruiters who've been working very hard on my behalf. I don't want to accept one -- only to leave upon hearing from my top choice. The biz world I live in is very small. I'd like to ask my top choice to move the meeting up to one week, without seeming pushy -- or showing disregard for their schedules. Any suggestions? Have any of you faced this dilemma ... Bird in hand, worth three in a bush!

Answer 1

well.. would you turn down offers from the earlier ones with the risk that you dont get an offer from the one you really like ? if no then in fact you have nothing to lose pushing the one you like and if they say "no" you are no worse off, and if they say "yes" you have gained.

it shouldn't look bad to the one you really like that you have good offers elsewhere .... they may have practical problems in having mroe people to see .. or even in having given someone they really want time to consider!

so I would phone the one you like, and say you are getting other offers, and can they bring it forward. either they can, or they can't

Answer 2

BEHAVE.
FOLLOW THEIR GUIDELINES....