Juggling Multiple Job Offers Expertly

Your performance in the recruitment process impressed more than one graduate employer, and now everyone wants you! How do you manage such a situation?

Afer several rounds of interviews, your frst job ofer is in! Your eforts have fnally paid of, and you’re ecstatc. But then you get another call – and fnd out that you’ve landed a second one!

Multple job ofers are an indicaton of your (top-quality) competence, so it’s a good problem to have. But if you don’t handle them properly, it can go downhill very fast.

In many cases, juggling multple job means tactul management of your recruiters, so here are some things that you will need to consider in the ofchance that you land yourself two or more job ofers! If all your ofers are in

This is ofen the best situaton you can hope for. If all your ofers are in and on the table, then all that’s lef is for you to compare them and make a decision.

There are several criteria you can use to compare ofers. One is the salary ofered, but remember to go past that as well. Consider training and progression opportunites, health benefts, additonal compensatons and type of ofce culture.

In other words, choose the ofer with the best opportunites that you’re most comfortable with.

Tips! 1. Make a list of the criteria you want (not just one!) to compare your job ofers against 2. Compare them! When you have an ofer, but more interviews lined up

These circumstances are more complicated as it will require you to stall for tme before you respond to the ofer, and hurry your second recruiter a litle. Most employers will understand your predicament, and won’t mind giving you some extra tme. But don’t make up lies just to stall for tme! This will compromise your integrity, and may spoil your reputaton as a jobseeker and employee.

If the recruiters you have interviews lined up with are unable to give you an earlier interview or verdict, then you’ll have to make a decision on whether you want to accept your frst ofer or not.

Once you’ve come to a decision, notfy all your recruiters.

Juggling recruiters

1. Talk to the recruiter who contacted you frst, and explain your situaton 2. Inform other recruiters of your pending ofer (but don’t hardsell!) 3. Make a decision. Do you want to accept your frst ofer and forgo the second? Do you want to risk a pending ofer? 4. Advise your recruiters on your decision!

Don’t renege

Your acceptance is a contract between you and the employer, and reneging a contract can mar your reputaton irreversibly. It’s also crucial that you understand that once you’ve accepted a contract, it’s unethical to join the recruitment processes of other companies.

Tips! 1. Once you’ve accepted an ofer, you can’t change your mind 2. Stop applying to other companies Communicate and build bridges

Professional communicaton is very important, especially when you’re discussing and negotatng with employers. For instance, don’t try to pit them against each other. Contrary to popular belief, rival companies aren’t enemies – their recruiters know each other, and will talk among themselves.

Tip! Be polite in your calls and emails to employers