DrewEckhardt 0 #26 January 25, 2012 Quote But I really need a job soon. Is there any way to politely ask Company A to hurry up & make a decision? Given a verbal offer from company B I'd give the hiring manager at company A a call if I knew their identity and the HR person you talked to if not stating that you're about to accept another offer but would really like to finish exploring your options at company A before you do that. One week expiration dates are typical on written offers which should be sufficient to get through the company A hiring process if it's a mutual fit. Some latitude often exists before (I've told people to please wait before fedexing documents because I'm exploring other options and not yet ready to accept a formal offer) and after (companies have offered to extend offers). On the hiring side I find that other companies also like promising candidates I'd like to take farther in the interview process. Where there's the potential for that to be in both sides' mutual best interests I'd prefer a call first after which adjustments can be made to schedules (we could even do a 6-10pm in person interview). I'd also be happier if candidates tell me to wait for a while (where good people take six months to find waiting to fill a position for a few weeks longer doesn't change the time frame appreciably) instead of accepting and leaving within weeks (if some one else equally qualified comes along at the same time one can always call back and say a decision is needed sooner). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #27 January 26, 2012 First come first served . continue to look for more jobs while your waiting just in case neither company gives you a job offer. You'll already be ahead of the game. Or wait days weeks or whatever , Then start looking for a job when you get tired of waiting. Good luck.[/:/][/:/]One Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #28 January 26, 2012 Thanks for all the advice! Yes, I'm still applying for other positions. I just had the interview with Company B and it went very well, but the guy said they still need to do interviews with a few other candidates, so it will be another couple weeks before they decide. But I got the feeling I made a very good impression with them. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
