I'm looking for a summer job, and there are four different places I want to apply. Do I apply to all four at the same time or one at a time?
2007-05-29 09:16:30 · 8 answers · asked by javajunctionuvalde 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Hit them all; pick the best.
2007-05-29 09:19:34 · answer #1 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would apply for several. You may not get them all. And some employers may take a long time to make up their mind. Apply for them all. If you get a job offer, and you are still in regular communications with the other employers, you might want to tell them, especially if you like their job better. Good luck.
PS. I would not, however, accept an offer and then turn around and decline it. Be honest with the employers, and make up your mind when then offers come in.
2007-05-29 09:30:22 · answer #2 · answered by hottotrot1_usa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apply to them all. You'll have a much better shot of getting a job you'll like. Give the one you want the most a few days though, in case they are slower to respond than one of the others.
And remember, there's nothing wrong with accepting a job only to turn around and decline it due to you getting that summer job you've been wanting!
2007-05-29 09:25:08 · answer #3 · answered by jugganometry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apply for them all!
Worst case - you get 4 offers!
Don't worry about what job to take until they have offered you one...
Apply Apply Apply! (did I mention - apply?)
Seriously though - it is a best practice to apply to every opportunity that you are interested in - as some will not turn into job offers, and you need to make sure that your needs are met.
If you find yourself with 4 offers, then sit down and figure out which best suits your needs - but not until you have the offer in hand... don't turn down a job in hopes of one that hasn't come through yet...
Good Luck!
2007-05-29 09:22:40 · answer #4 · answered by htrout13 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can apply to 20+ jobs and not get one call back so absolutely. The more you apply, the better your chances are.
2007-05-29 10:24:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apply for all 4 positions so if you are accepted at more than one you can make a rational decission on which one to take.
2007-05-29 09:31:23 · answer #6 · answered by Al B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh, duh. The more you apply to, the better the chances.
Apply this finance concept to your situation: Never put all your eggs in one basket -- diversify.
2007-05-29 17:42:14 · answer #7 · answered by amuzdot5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
.Hit everyone.Do not delay . Do it now.
2007-05-29 09:22:48 · answer #8 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋