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Potential offer: politics with another interview process.
I interviewed for a position the end of December, and the company is moving very slowly on the hire. I've talked to the recruiter twice since my interview and she's been adamant they are "very interested" in me and said, "Please let me know if your situation changes" that they "definitely want to know if they're in danger of losing me to another company."
Enter Job #2 - I'm in the final interview process next Tuesday. I could potentially see an offer by the end of next week if all goes well. I feel fairly confident about it. And while Job #2 would be great, it isn't nearly as exciting or challenging to me as Job #1 (and about $20,000 less in pay).
So my question is this: when do I call Job #1. The obvious answer to me was to call when I have an offer on the table. Tell them, then see what they do. My partner doesn't feel that gives them enough time. He thinks when I call, they'll want to bring me in one more time for a final interview at least. How long could I really keep Job #2 at bay? I know it's customary to ask for a few days to evaluate an offer - but how long is too long to play Job #1 against Job #2?
Re: Potential offer: politics with another interview process.
That's hard to say. I've had some companies who've given my candidates 2 weeks from the date of the offer letter and I have had some who gave 3 days.
As a recruiter, I'd want to know where you feel you stand with job #2 after your interview Tuesday. If you were my candidate, I'd ask that you call me right away or the next day so that I know how hard to push my client (company 1) to make a decision. Also that recuriter should know if that first job is going to require an additional interview and can help speed that process along.
I would contact the recruiter on Monday and tell them that you have a final interview for another job on Tuesday. Let him take the lead on the conversation from there, in terms of what they want to do. He may say to have you get back to him if/when you get an offer, or he may start talking to Job #1 immeditely.
At this point it doesn't really matter if you tell the recruiter Monday or if/when you get an offer for Job #2, since it doesn't sound like there will be much of a time gap between the interview and an offer.
I don't think there's a rule about how long is too long. Get the ball rolling with Job #1 on Monday, see how that conversation goes, and GL on the interview Tuesday.
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