Offered a job but want to think about it...

wilkie2006

Hi all,

A quick question:

Once offered, how long can someone reasonably take to think about whether they want to accept a job?

Cheers

W

Topper7

wilkie2006 wrote: »

Once offered, how long can someone reasonably take to think about whether they want to accept a job?

I guess it depends on the company, position, when you are expected to start etc. I would imagine 3-4 days is ok. Wouldnt advise to take more than a week. Just speaking from expierence though...

wilkie2006

Topper7 wrote: »

I guess it depends on the company, position, when you are expected to start etc. I would imagine 3-4 days is ok. Wouldnt advise to take more than a week. Just speaking from expierence though...

Cheers.

It's a full time office role at a fairly intermediate level. Wouldn't be looking to start for 4 weeks.

How would you suggest phrasing a request to have a think?

x_Ellie_x

Just say yes and then if you change your mind just ring them and say you've been offered something better.

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x_Ellie_x wrote: »

Just say yes and then if you change your mind just ring them and say you've been offered something better.

Don't do this. In addition to being bad manners you never know when you will meet the people you have just píssed off.

Just tell them that you need a few days to think the offer over. If the employer has an issue with this they'll tell you (although you have to factor in that they will be pushing for you to decide to minimize the chances that you'll go elsewhere)

wilkie2006

Camden Some Stakeout wrote: »

Don't do this. In addition to being bad manners you never know when you will meet the people you have just píssed off.

Just tell them that you need a few days to think the offer over. If the employer has an issue with this they'll tell you (although you have to factor in that they will be pushing for you to decide to minimize the chances that you'll go elsewhere)

Cheers for this.

The thing is, there's another company I interviewed with recently and am expecting to hear back from next week sometime. I would prefer the second position but obviously might not get it.

I'd be quite hesitant to string the first company along while the second decides. Given the situation, is this being too noble?

InReality

You'll have to decide this for yourself

I'd ring company 2 - say you have a job offer and wonder if they have made a decision yet ?

with a bit of luck company 2 will then get back to you sooner , yeah or neigh.

wilkie2006

Just to update everyone who kindly offered opinions...

Had a think about the offer for a day and then told them I wasn't interested (it wasn't really something I was massively keen on anyway). I thought it was probably only manners not to screw them around. I'm still waiting on the second interview but even if that doesn't go to plan I think I made the right choice.

Thanks again for all the helpful advice.

Janew

Hi wilkie2006,

Personally I wouldn't suggest you string anybody along. Be up front and tell them that you need a couple of days to think it over. If the employer isn't happy with this they will tell you straight away, however I don't believe that most employers would have a problem with this as they will have back-up candidates, if you decide to decline the position after a few days, that they will not hesitate to call upon.

nasirma

Its all depend upon the situation whether you accept the job or not .Needs and demand are play very important part some perons need jobs in an urgent way and they dont think for a long time about it:)

nasirma

i have done a lot of jobs and accept all