Assuming you reject the initial offer because it is not acceptable, then you must have a counter-offer in mind. If this is the case, then I would inform them that you are interested but would like to see if they are negotiable on the compensation package. If they are, then request a meeting at their earliest convenience to hammer out the final deal.
If they are not negotiable on the compensation, then ask them for a few hours, or until early the next morning to make a decision.
If the initial offer is acceptable, then don't play any games, just accept the offer.
If they are not negotiable on the compensation, then ask them for a few hours, or until early the next morning to make a decision.
If the initial offer is acceptable, then don't play any games, just accept the offer.
Tell them that you have several other opportunities/offers that you're considering and you need a day or so to think it over.
I don't think that appearing desperate is a very attractive quality.
I don't think that appearing desperate is a very attractive quality.
AgaBoogaBoo
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i seriously doubt you are a hiring manager with that attitude or you are filling a position that probably doesnt even require an interview.
there nothing wrong in sounding excited about getting the offer but dont accept on the spot, just tell him you'll get back to him tommorow and you want to take the night to consider it.
Most hiring personnel will give you at least a day or two to consider the options that you have been presented with. Give them a close enough deadline when you will get back to them, and don't miss it, and you should have no problems.
Thats the way its been for every job I've been offered. (and I'd be willing to bet that I was not head and shoulders above everyone else in a few of those offers either.)
Vic
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Always be excited at a job offer. It's not bad news (quite the contrary, it's great news). But you don't accept on the spot either. Jeez, get the numbers first. Ask them to fax or email an offer letter to you with all the details -- pay, benefits, vacation, etc.. Nothing shows seriousness more than wanting to see the $$. Inform them that you will review it promptly and get back to them first thing tomorrow.
Don't play games or even consider playing games -- i.e. worrying about sounding "desperate", etc. Duplicity is not a good way to start off the employment relationship. Be serious. If you like the compensation package, say so and take it, or they might give it to someone else. If you don't, say so and counter with what you really want (provided it is reasonable). If no negotiation is possible, then either accept or be prepared to not take the job. The key point is to get it in writing with an opportunity to review it and consider it.
Don't play games or even consider playing games -- i.e. worrying about sounding "desperate", etc. Duplicity is not a good way to start off the employment relationship. Be serious. If you like the compensation package, say so and take it, or they might give it to someone else. If you don't, say so and counter with what you really want (provided it is reasonable). If no negotiation is possible, then either accept or be prepared to not take the job. The key point is to get it in writing with an opportunity to review it and consider it.
Design, I'm not sure if you already got the answer but here's what I'd do. I'd ask them when do they expect a reply. Most companies give you a day or two. The lowest I've seen was 3 days and the longest - 2 weeks. As soon as they hang up I'd head over to www.salary.com and check out average salary in that area. If the offer happens to be in line with the average, and provided you like it - I'd accept, now isn't the time to be picky.
If however, it happens to be lower than mean, I'd mention that to the recruiting manager and ask for increase. Of course this depends on how comfortable you are with taking a risk. I highly doubt they'll take their offer back just because of that - they selected you for a reason and they want you to join them. The worst thing that could happen is they'll stick with their offer, which will put you in a difficult situation. In my case they gave me a $2,000 increase, at which point I accepted.
Hope this helps,
-Joe
If however, it happens to be lower than mean, I'd mention that to the recruiting manager and ask for increase. Of course this depends on how comfortable you are with taking a risk. I highly doubt they'll take their offer back just because of that - they selected you for a reason and they want you to join them. The worst thing that could happen is they'll stick with their offer, which will put you in a difficult situation. In my case they gave me a $2,000 increase, at which point I accepted.
Hope this helps,
-Joe
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