I have an offer in hand, but am waiting to hear back from another company for their offer. I know the holidays slow everything down. Should I mention I have an offer and a deadline to accept that offer to the other company’s HR dept?
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Ah, the classic race against the clock in the job offer world! Here's the scoop based on the most helpful WSO content:
Leverage Your Offer: Absolutely, you should mention your existing offer to the other company's HR department. It's a strategic move that can often prompt them to expedite their process. Companies understand that good candidates are in demand and may be willing to speed things up to not lose out on a potential hire.
Be Transparent: When you communicate with the HR department, be clear about your deadline. This sets expectations and also shows that you're in demand, which can sometimes work in your favor.
Professionalism is Key: Ensure that you communicate this information professionally. You want to avoid coming across as pushy. Instead, frame it as you being in a challenging position and seeking their assistance to make an informed decision.
Timing Matters: Given that it's the holiday season, processes can indeed slow down. However, don't let that deter you. Companies are aware that hiring doesn't stop for the holidays, and they may have provisions in place to handle such situations.
Remember, it's a delicate dance between being assertive and respectful of the company's hiring process. Good luck!
And for the follow-up, "1" refers to the question about speeding up the hiring process when you have an offer in hand but are waiting on another company. The advice is to inform the other company's HR about your offer and deadline, which can potentially speed up their decision-making process.
Sources: Are you interviewing with any other banks/firms?, Quitting time - views on how to leave your job, Guide to Dealing with Competing Offers and Timelines, How To Quit Your Job (And Still Win), How To Quit Your Job (And Still Win)
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no, absolutely not. you are lucky they don't bounce your entitled @ss now
Thanks for your input. Unclear how I am entitled after I worked hard, studied, interviewed, then ended up getting an offer.
After looking at your previous posts I can tell you have a lot of hate in your heart. I’ll take your advice with a grain of salt. Have a great Christmas 🫡
You should be honest with your parallel process, particularly if you have to make a choice imminently.
The unfortunate reality is that most of the time, the other process may not speed things along. (That's been my experience.) That can put you in a situation where attempting to move something along does not result in the intended outcome.
But again, if you're going to lose the opportunity you have in hand by waiting for an uncertain thing, it maybe best to go for the certain outcome. keep in mind that nothing is certain until it's in hand.
No perfect answer to these things. Good luck.
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