What to say if a company asks if you have other offers?

There are a number of perfectly reasonable answers you might give. “It’s a good offer, but what if your offer turns out to be even better.” “It’s a good offer but it’s only fair that I give you a chance to match or better it.” “It’s a good offer but it’s not quite what I’m looking for.”

How do you respond to a job offer while waiting for another?

It’s perfectly OK to tell the company that’s offering you a job that you’re waiting on another offer to come in. You can say something like: “This seems like a great opportunity and I am thrilled to receive the offer. I am waiting to hear from another firm and would like to weigh all my options before deciding.

Can a recruiter tell if you have doubts about a reference?

If a recruiter or hiring manager had doubts about you, they won’t let you know if unflattering references just confirmed their doubts, Molad says. “Your references should talk about your strengths in specific situations — not just basic information,” adds HR expert Jordan Perez.

Do recruiters ever say they don’t value you?

“Very few (if any) recruiters will be so bold as to say ‘we took advantage of you and we don’t value you highly,’” says Molad. In fact, there is often a salary band or range that recruiters have for each role.

Can a recruiter get past a bad first impression?

And according to Molad, few recruiters can get past a bad first impression. Unreturned phone calls, poor manners and clumsy interviews will all hurt your chances of moving on to the next round. Hiring managers and recruiters will bite their tongues, fighting back the desire to say, “We just don’t like you,” says Molad.

How do you tell an employer about a competing job offer?

How to Tell An Employer About Competing Job Offers Step 1: Make sure your offers are in writing. Step 2: Don’t accept an offer if you may back out. Instead, extend the timeline. Step 3: Carefully time when you’ll inform each company about the other offers. Step 4: Show appreciation.