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nightingale4774 in library_grrls

Job offer while waiting on another

Feb 12, 2013 00:39

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jenett February 12 2013, 13:14:41 UTC

Your first choice library may or may not be able to speed up the hiring process - larger libraries may have specific policies they have to follow (especially if they're public libraries, unionised, or whatever) that just can't go that fast. That said, calling them and letting them know it's your first choice is definitely fine ( ... )

meiousei February 12 2013, 13:40:53 UTC

As someone else said, don't accept a job and then wiggle out of it later. They're giving you time to decide, so you should decide. It's a small enough profession, especially if you're looking in a particular geographical location, that word would really get around, and you probably don't want to damage your reputation like that.

I've been in this situation before, and it sucks. But I had already interviewed with the other places and could honestly ask whether I still had a shot with those jobs. Also take salary, location, other factors into account. If you truly should hold out for better, do so. If you take this job, you can always put in a couple of years, gain experience and a network, and apply to other things later. You're not signing a life-long contract! :)

frenchroast February 12 2013, 15:43:33 UTC

If you haven't interviewed for the other positions, as others have said, they're not going to be able to give you a yes or no within a week. Your odds are a lot better if those other libraries have already interviewed you. If that's the case, well, you've told them you've got until the end of the week, and if they want you, they'll contact you before then if they can--if they can't b/c they have to stick to specific hiring rules/processes, you might not hear from them at all ( ... )

heathergalaxy February 12 2013, 17:34:12 UTC

Agreed with all of the above.

windcedar February 12 2013, 23:45:56 UTC

Some really good advice here. The only thing I would add is - based on this, I'd be wary of your parents' career advice in future. Ask A Manager is, as jenett mentioned, an excellent resource - I'd suggest you go read through some of her archives (I know this particular topic has been discussed over there more than once, as have other things you will likely find useful.)

And congrats on the offer! :)