How do you accept an offer?
I received an offer from a firm that said "if you accept this verbal offer, we'll send you the written offer." I kind of dodged a complete verbal acceptance of the offer, and the guy said he'd send the written one now, and that they need to hear back from me within a few days.
My question is, do you always accept the verbal offer if you think you MIGHT want to take the offer? is the verbal offer non-binding? How do I avoid screwing it all up when a company makes an offer but I don't want to say "yes" immediately (I'd like a few days/a week to decide)?
I said I'll get back to them on a siad day when they asked me on the fone. and then on the said day I sent a written accpetance by e-mail. u can try doing that
no u accept the verbal offer if you want to take the job. the written offer is sort of just for legal etc. purposes - and can be signed weeks later. the only thing maybe if you disagree with like signing bonus but hopefully a difference of 5gs will no prevent u from ur job search as its meaningless down the road.
I want the OPTION of taking the job. I don't know that I want to take the job until after I get other offers and think them through. So do I accept the verbal offer, or tell them I'll decide within a few days, or can I both accept the verbal offer and keep the option of rejecting the offer of employment?
you don't accept the verbal offer unless you actually plan on taking the job.
if you are waiting for other offers, tell them you will have a decision in a few days, but do not accept. pretty simple.
Have you ever seen a verbal offer presented to a candidate and accepted, only to fall through before written documents are prepared? If so, how much risk is there in this actually happening?
i'd see if you can wait a few days, but there's no probs accepting and then going with something else down the line, imho.
I disagree whole-heartedly. I have seen people get cut off from campus recruiting for this. You also create a bad name for yourself. Why take the chance? Just say you need some time. They make enough offers that they know how people will act - many ppl are going to need more time.
I agree, that is probably the worst thing you can do. You'd create a bad name for yourself and your school. Do not accept until you are ready. Be upfront and let them know you need more time.
Please see: http://www.ibankingoasis.com/node/3443
I am in a similar position and am thinking of reneging because a much better opportunity came up out of the blue. Every responder on that thread said that you should do what you have to do in the end. also, it does not mean you necessarily lose on-campus recruiting privileges, but it's certainly a risk
well welcome to the asymetry of this whole process i guess. these banks will cut you loose with no repurcussions to them. don't forget that. go in with your eyes wide open.
bigdirs, from personal experience, and more anecdotes than i care to recount, i strongly encourage your to take the better offer. pm if you want to talk more about specifics.
thanks, pm sent
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