HeadHunter arranged interview... can I reject the offer without ruining relationship?
Hi Monkeys,
Been working with a headhunter who has been very useful so far in my job search. Really nice bloke.
He set me up to interview for a niche firm that had pretty sub-par comp for the role. I went along anyway as I thought it would be good interview practice and I wouldn't need to prep since I wouldn't be going there. Long story short, I got an offer and don't really want to work for relative low comp. How do I reject the offer and what reason should I give?
Cheers
Is comp the only issue? If so ask for what you want and stick to your guns. If not, I once told a headhunter that I didn’t like some things that came up in a conversation nothing bad, think credit culture, support, technology.
very useful - thanks!
Advice on salary negotiations?
I usually emphasize the value I bring to the table and what the market is, I have no qualms saying market is X and I am not interested in taking a discount, more tactfully of course.
Makes sense - I'll have to try to concoct the right phraseology. If anyone could chime in with examples, would be super grateful. First time negotiating pay since my internship was at a big institution.
Also, do you think it's a good idea to start my career in a specific niche of finance. Fund research to be specific? Feels like a downgrade after MF PE but given current recruiting climate...
Did they tell you the comp upfront and you said you were good with it? If yes, then you have to make something else up. If not, that’s an entirely valid reason.
Yes, it's significantly lower than market for similar roles but I thought I would interview anyway for the practice.
Advice on reasons to give?
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