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- MSTRPLN
I'm going to several interviews and wanted to know what the proper etiquette is for wanting to see what the latter have to offer before making a decision on the first.
this could work in favor as it would put the squeeze on the first company to up the ante, or it could horribly backfire, making it seem like their initial offer "wasn't good enough" and end all candicacy there.
I gather a simple "thanks, but I have other options I want to check first before making a decision" isn't the best way to end an interview
- CyBrain0
It's extremely rare to be given an offer while you're still there at an interview.
There's also nothing wrong with telling someone that you need a little time to decide. You don't have to say why, but don't take too long because they're considering other options as well.
- Meeklo0
I agree with cybrain, usually
(unless they already know you because you freelanced for them) they are going to say something like:we will call you..You may have multiple interviews that day, but they probably will be interviewing people all week!
If the rare ocasion of them wanting you to start working right then and there arises, you can ask for a few days to think about it. No need to mention the other interview.
Once you know both offers, you would evaluate wich one you like better (or if you dont like them at all also) and if you dont really know wich one to go with, you may suggest to the one you liked less than another company is offering you a better option, if they can top it somehow, it will help you decide who will you work for, or something like that..
good luck!
- rafalski0
Even if you instantly receive an offer (happened to me at least twice), it's perfectly ok to say you're having a week of interviews and would like to complete it before taking any decision. Like someone said, they're doing the same. Never hurts to add at this point that you consider theirs a very interesting offer (it's polite and doesn't tie your hands at all).
If they don't get that and expect you to take it or leave it - why would you want to work for them. Mutual respect is key.
- Llyod0
ask them for fringe benefits
- mimeartist0
just be honest and say you've got a few interviews over the next few days, I don't see how it matters.