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What would you do in my position? (juggling job offers)?

NumNut asked:


It’s been a year since I graduated from college with a Mass Communications degree. I’ve been itching for the perfect 1st job. Meanwhile, I’ve been working part-time at the mall.

Well, I finally met with a great company (”A”) and have a 2nd interview next week. Problem is I got a call today from another great company (”B”) that wants to meet me tomorrow & possibly start training next week.

I like Company A better and it’s a permanent position. Company B is just a 3-month temporary position, but they would want me to start ASAP.

I want to wait for Company A’s decision before I say yes/no to Company B. How do I discuss this at Company B’s interview tomorrow? What would you do if you were in my position? Wait & risk losing out on both jobs?

By the way, ideally I wanted to give the part-time job I have now 2 weeks notice. Should I tell them now, in case I do get one of the new jobs and have to start soon?

Any advice? I’m so confused b/c I’d hate to say no to any offer.

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One Response to “What would you do in my position? (juggling job offers)?”

  1. jenni on May 23rd, 2009 10:38 pm

    1. Any job you take will expect you to have to give 2 weeks’ notice. So don’t worry about doing that until you get an offer you’re willing to take.
    2. If you are sure Company B is going to offer you a position, tell them that you are considering other offers and will get back to them by the end of next week. If they haven’t offered you the position yet, you could always let voicemail pick up when they call, to give yourself time to hear from Company A before you get back to them.