We're so excited to make you this job offer.
Amazing.
Such great news.
We want you to be part of our team over here.
So we have put together a package for you,
and we'll send that over to you.
Give it a look, and let me know.
All right.
That sounds great.
Thank you.
Wait.
You got two job offers.
Getting more than one job offer that's definitely
cause for celebration.
But don't celebrate too long because now you've
got to make a decision.
A really big decision.
How you navigate these next few conversations
can have a lasting impact on what you earn,
how you're perceived, and who you
can call when you're looking for a job in the future.
If you get a job offer from a company
you're really excited about and that offer is at or above what
you're looking for, then there's nothing wrong
with taking yourself out of the running for another role
at another company.
In those situations, it's best to act quickly
and to be direct with other recruiters like this.
Hey, Jessica.
Thanks for being so receptive and jumping on so quickly.
No problem, Tina.
What's going on?
I wanted to tell you that I have another job offer on the table.
I've given it a lot of thought and I've
decided to accept that offer.
And so I wanted to quickly give you that update
and thank you for your time.
I hope we can remain in touch.
I would like that very much.
A polite and direct response like this is great.
It keeps the door open and who knows,
maybe, you'll work with this recruiter in the future.
Or you might even apply for a different role
at the same company.
But when you have two job offers, you have real leverage.
So let's say that first job offered you $60,000 a year.
And then you get a second job offer for 67,000.
Now you have leverage to go back to the first company
and ask them to match that better offer.
Let me show you what I mean.
So have you considered the offer to join our team?
I definitely have.
And I'm really excited about the prospect of coming on board.
But I want to let you know, I did receive another job offer
to be an executive assistant, and they're offering me $67,000
a year.
I'd prefer to join this company and work
with you and your team, but I'd need
you to at least match that other offer that's on the table.
Look I appreciate your transparency.
Let me see what I can do with that.
And I will get back to you by end of day.
How's that sound?
Sounds great.
Thanks, Tina.
I love how direct Tina is.
How sincere she sounds and how she spelled out
exactly what she needs.
It can be uncomfortable, but leveraging a second job offer
can really pay off.
In this situation, assuming the first company
matches the offer, it'll mean about 20,000 more
in just three years.
And that's before, any bonuses or raises.
Now I want to change things up.
Let's say that Tina actually isn't sure
which offer she'd rather accept, but she's
thinking that the second company is a better fit.
And let's say that the second company
hasn't made an offer yet.
I wanted to tell you that I have another job offer on the table.
It just happened.
And I haven't accepted yet, but I wanted to let you know.
Well, thank you for letting me know.
Can you share any details?
I don't feel comfortable doing that.
But since it is for more money, I
wanted to ask if your company could increase your offer.
OK.
Why not be transparent?
The fact that another company wants you,
that's good for every recruiter to know.
It's like saying, hey, I'm the real deal.
But also ambiguous language doesn't sound that convincing.
Someone, somewhere is willing to pay me some amount more.
Doesn't totally sound truthful, does it?
Let's run this back.
Hey, Jessica.
Thanks for jumping on a quick call.
No problem, Tina.
What's going on?
As you can imagine, I've been interviewing
with other companies.
And I wanted to be transparent and let you know that I just
received another job offer.
This offer is from a previous employer.
And they're offering me 6 to 7,000 a year
as an executive assistant.
Well done.
Timely, absolutely, transparent?
Yup.
Direct 100%.
Now this is a great moment to show how enthusiastic you still
are.
Thanks for letting me know.
What are your next steps?
I've given this a lot of thought and honestly, I'd really
like to be a part of your team.
This role is my first choice.
So I'm hoping that you'd be able to at least match this offer.
Well, I can't make any promises, but we
do think you'd be terrific in this role.
How much time do I have to go back and discuss with the team?
They want an answer by the end of Thursday, which is today.
Let's run this back.
To be totally transparent, I just
got this offer this morning, and they
said they need an answer by the end of today.
But I told them I need the weekend to think things
through.
So by Monday?
OK, great.
I'm glad you're still interested in us.
We're definitely still interested in you.
Let me see what I can do.
Oh, this is a lot to navigate.
But so far, it's going really well.
She asked the first company to wait
until Monday, which bought some time to consider the offer.
Meanwhile, she was transparent with the second company.
Here's the offer that's on the table.
Here's how much time I have.
Here's what I need from you.
And third, she's totally enthusiastic
about that second role.
Let's see how this plays out when the hiring manager comes
back with a counteroffer.
Hey, Tina.
Thanks for carving out some time for a quick conversation.
Absolutely.
I'm happy to reconnect.
I am too.
So after a conversation on Thursday,
I went back and touch base with our HR director.
The bad news is we cannot match their offer.
Our salary band for this position
maxes out at 65,000 a year.
So we can get up to 65, but you'll also
be eligible for a retirement savings plan
with employer match and you'll be
able to work from home three days a week.
A $2,000 difference in offers is a lot.
And for some people that might be that.
But sometimes, it's not all about the starting salary.
It's about career advancement.
There are also a number of other factors
to consider like benefits, travel, mentorship,
work from home flexibility, title, elements
like these can mean real progress
for your overall career trajectory.
They might be worth a short-term financial hit.
I appreciate you advocating for me truly.
So that starting salary isn't out of the question
if we could make a few other elements work.
First, is there any flexibility with the title?
Instead of executive coordinator,
I'd prefer the title executive assistant.
And secondly, there are a few conferences
that happen throughout the year that help me keep up
with updates in the sector.
Would I be able to have access to a professional development
budget?
Well those sound like really smart questions.
Let me confirm that we can make them happen.
Expect a call from me by the end of the day
It sounds good.
Sometimes it's really simple to choose between two competing
job offers.
One just might be so much more money than the other or one
might just be such a better fit for you personally.
But a lot of the time you've really
got to think about the pros and cons of each of your offers.
Where do you have the best chance to grow?
Which environment seems the most in sync
with what you're looking for?
And Yes, who pays better both now and in the future.
Let's see how this plays out.
Good news.
Yes to the title.
Yes to the professional development budget.
And Yes to a starting salary of 65,000.
All right.
So now it's time to make a decision.
And trust me, you do not want to drag this out
because either company could rescind their offer.
They likely have other candidates in their pipelines,
and while you might be their top choice right now,
it doesn't mean you'll stay that way.
Make sure you know what you want.
So when you see it, you can recognize it, and go for it.
I'm happy to accept the offer.
This sounds great.
Amazing.
The team will be thrilled.
Now let's chat about next steps.
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