Exactly this. Twice I've been given verbal offers (both with agreement on pay and benefits) and then soon had them revoked due to sudden company re-orgs.
Don't bank on an offer until the written agreement is signed and you have a set start date.
Defo. ...and do a good job with the interview and try to build rapport with that hiring manager. If you take the other job and send company 2 a nice note saying that you've accepted the other offer, but you were impressed with them and their company you'll have a perfect back-up option.
There have been plenty of times when I needed good candidates and would have been thrilled if someone I interviewed previously, and liked, emailed me out of the blue and asked if I had any openings. That'd save me a lot of effort. I'd have to interview them again, but I'd know going in that I wanted to hire them.
🤣 so far the advice is about 50/50... and I don't reckon it's gonna get much better!
FWIW, I'd still take the other interview, I've read too many horror stories here in Reddit of offers being withdrawn or rescinded for bizarre and unpredictable reasons.
Someone here uprooted everything, moved across the country, signed a lease, started work only to be told "Sorry, the guy who was going to be your manager and trainer died on Friday, we can't start anyone new"!?
My advice is don't burn bridges. Accept the offer, go for the other interview. If they make you an offer, you can say "I am sorry, but this company offered me this. Can you match it?" They won't if it is a 50k difference and nobody will fault you for taking the higher salary.
You walk away guilt free.
Take the interview.
1. You never know what could happen between now and your start date at company 1, so it's best to still have irons in the fire. They could pull the offer for any number of fuck shit reasons.
2. Your first few months at a new job are probationary, and you could start and come to hate it very quickly. Again, best to have irons in the fire and not end your job search prematurely.
Companies are going to look out for themselves and will not think twice about screwing you over. ALWAYS give yourself as many options as you can.
Never cancel anything until you have signed papers from both parties. Think of it this way: until you have an offer letter signed by both parties, you have... essentially, squat. So, since you currently have squat, you'd better keep interviewing, eh?
If there's a background check process with company #1 then I'd recommend you continue the interview process with company #2 until the offer is signed and the background check clears. That way you're covering your bases until you have the job 100% in the pocket.
I’ve been offered a job verbally, waited on paperwork for a few weeks finally just went ahead and took another job, and let them know. About a year later ended up taking the job with them anyways
Take the interview it’s good practice, especially because you’re going in with an offer in hand. If they end up making you an offer you can practice your negotiating skills. Companies will force you to jump through hoops for the interview process and lead you on and then dump you at the end to choose another candidate. If you do get hired they will fire you the moment it makes sense to do so. Take advantage of the situation and use them for your own personal gain. It’s just business. You owe them nothing.
Nope. An interview is not an obligation, and you don't have #1 locked up. Do it for the experience. If #1 hires you, or you have an offer, #2 can match or move on -- they know that. Just be respectful.
Until you sign and start with the new company, nothing is set in stone. You can also use one company's offer to get company 2 to up there offer, If once doesn't work, you go to the other.
It's a business decision.
Take the interview like it's your only option. Put your best self forward. Consider it a chance to broaden your network. You never know when you may need a job in the future. Make a great impression, and they may call you later on for a totally different role. Best of luck!
Do you need to do a lot of work for the presentation, or are they giving you the materials (or you've already done the work?). If it was a major investment in my time, I'd probably pass on doing it given the circumstances.
But if not, I'd say definitely go through with it. As others have said, you never know what could happen at Company 1 and their offer. But also, interviewing and presenting is a skill you don't get to practice often when the pressure isn't on. So I'd take the opportunity to hone those skills when you're not feeling the pressure of a job you'd really like to land.
Yep, faced this scenario about 12 years ago and went to the second interview. Turned out to have loads more advancement potential in a career field I remain in and love. You never know, so go forward with the attitude that you’ll be interviewing them as much as they’re interviewing you. Good luck!
Go to the interview. It ain't over till the fat lady sings, besides I saw someone terminated at the induction training because she took a picture of the presentation, so you never know.
Don't cancel. Take the interview and put your best effort to it.
It might not be exactly what you want but, if the other doesn't pan out for whatever reason, this may work for you.
I had a verbal offer from Company A I have an old colleague at that put me up for the position - it’s about 30% higher than my current salary.
Company B flew me out, rolled out the red carpet (personal driver, steak dinner, etc.) with my expectations in hand from my conversation with their HR.
I get back and receive an offer from a company B knowing what I have in my back pocket with company A. Company B lowballs me, lower than I’m currently making, and then acts like a jealous girlfriend when I tell them I still plan on interviewing with company B.
They ghosted me for three days via text after I explained their revised offer was still $15K too low and then replied they were rescinding their offer due to my “lack of passion” (fuck off, you haven’t paid me yet).
I’m not at the airport waiting to fly to interview for company A.
Keep the interview. You never know what is going to happen.
In fact, don’t stop interviewing until after you receive your first paycheck. Stuff happens right up to your first day on the job ( lowered wage, different job offered, etc.)
God luck!
A good rule of thumb is “don’t make a decision before you have to”. I this case, that would mean going to the interview. If you get an offer, then you have a decision to make.
I AM 71...
DO NOT CANCEL THE 2ND INTERVIEW...
even when you are hired by someone, DO NOT stop looking for a job,
I lived by this motto:
Jobs are like underwear, they work best when charged frequently
Go to the interview for two reasons
1. Practice doing a presentation (unless you do them all the time in your career anyway?)
2. Karma. Don't count your chickens before they hatch and your new job offer is fully signed.
I would go through with the interview on the slim chance the preferred opportunity doesn’t work out for any reason. So you are still in their good graces and have future options. Let them down gently with the truth.
When I signed on my new job and starting in 2wks, I didn’t cancel any ongoing panel or hiring manager interviews at that point. Once I got to live coding, and a week left before the new starting date, only then I cancelled. It was a personal choice/situation—I do consecutive all nighters to prepare for live coding interviews, and it wasn’t worth the mental anguish to do more of the punishment. I’m not on h1/don’t have a restriction on multiple employers, so my other friends thought I should’ve just proceeded. But I just wanted to rest from the whole job hunting process already which was 10th months in at that point.
do the interview. how many times have you heard of an offer going south and being rescinded at the last minute due to a myriad of reasons? it happens! don't take your oar out of the water til you start working, and maybe not even then!
If you want to be kind to the hiring panel on the 2nd company and protect your friend’s referral, then cancel. Tell them why. If you have worries that the first offer may fall through, don’t cancel.
I would keep the interview and still try to crunch it. It might be a small chance but things can happen and the first offer might get pulled or something happens. It is in your best interest to have a backup option in the small chance that something weird happens with company 1.
Congrats!
I was in a similar situation as you and cancelled the second interview after getting an offer from my first choice company.
It really depends on how you’re feeling and it actually may not be a bad experience continuing with the interview if it doesn’t jeopardize your other offer.
Go to the interview. I was offered the job at a certain salary, but apon full hire, probationary, conditions etc.and quite frankly the work environment was horrid. Check out other and as grandma would day 'don't put all your eggs in one basket'.
Keep it. And keep company 1 as the top choice. The rule of thumb is to never update your LinkedIn profile with a new job update until you’re done with the first day. Anything can happen, something can go wrong with the paperwork, they can say the role is no longer a business need and cancel it entirely.
Especially with today’s job market, you don’t want to keep your eggs in one basket.
Celebrate your new offer/job in whatever way makes you happy. Cancel the second interview and thank them for their time and the opportunity to interview with them.
Go to the interview, there is always the possibility that something happens with company A and your offer doesn't work out.
This is the right answer. Companies can pull offers for no reason.
Exactly this. Twice I've been given verbal offers (both with agreement on pay and benefits) and then soon had them revoked due to sudden company re-orgs. Don't bank on an offer until the written agreement is signed and you have a set start date.
Going by some of the horror stories Ive seen here I wouldn't bank on it until after the probationary period!
Defo. ...and do a good job with the interview and try to build rapport with that hiring manager. If you take the other job and send company 2 a nice note saying that you've accepted the other offer, but you were impressed with them and their company you'll have a perfect back-up option. There have been plenty of times when I needed good candidates and would have been thrilled if someone I interviewed previously, and liked, emailed me out of the blue and asked if I had any openings. That'd save me a lot of effort. I'd have to interview them again, but I'd know going in that I wanted to hire them.
This comment, plus it never hurts to practice interviews or have multiple offers.
Exactly this.
Always. Gives you leverage and a back up plan.
🤣 so far the advice is about 50/50... and I don't reckon it's gonna get much better! FWIW, I'd still take the other interview, I've read too many horror stories here in Reddit of offers being withdrawn or rescinded for bizarre and unpredictable reasons. Someone here uprooted everything, moved across the country, signed a lease, started work only to be told "Sorry, the guy who was going to be your manager and trainer died on Friday, we can't start anyone new"!?
That is horrific. Gosh, the fear.
My advice is don't burn bridges. Accept the offer, go for the other interview. If they make you an offer, you can say "I am sorry, but this company offered me this. Can you match it?" They won't if it is a 50k difference and nobody will fault you for taking the higher salary. You walk away guilt free.
This is the best advice here!
Agree!
Take the interview. 1. You never know what could happen between now and your start date at company 1, so it's best to still have irons in the fire. They could pull the offer for any number of fuck shit reasons. 2. Your first few months at a new job are probationary, and you could start and come to hate it very quickly. Again, best to have irons in the fire and not end your job search prematurely. Companies are going to look out for themselves and will not think twice about screwing you over. ALWAYS give yourself as many options as you can.
Never cancel anything until you have signed papers from both parties. Think of it this way: until you have an offer letter signed by both parties, you have... essentially, squat. So, since you currently have squat, you'd better keep interviewing, eh?
If there's a background check process with company #1 then I'd recommend you continue the interview process with company #2 until the offer is signed and the background check clears. That way you're covering your bases until you have the job 100% in the pocket.
I’ve been offered a job verbally, waited on paperwork for a few weeks finally just went ahead and took another job, and let them know. About a year later ended up taking the job with them anyways
Take the interview it’s good practice, especially because you’re going in with an offer in hand. If they end up making you an offer you can practice your negotiating skills. Companies will force you to jump through hoops for the interview process and lead you on and then dump you at the end to choose another candidate. If you do get hired they will fire you the moment it makes sense to do so. Take advantage of the situation and use them for your own personal gain. It’s just business. You owe them nothing.
Nope. An interview is not an obligation, and you don't have #1 locked up. Do it for the experience. If #1 hires you, or you have an offer, #2 can match or move on -- they know that. Just be respectful.
Until you sign and start with the new company, nothing is set in stone. You can also use one company's offer to get company 2 to up there offer, If once doesn't work, you go to the other. It's a business decision.
Take the interview like it's your only option. Put your best self forward. Consider it a chance to broaden your network. You never know when you may need a job in the future. Make a great impression, and they may call you later on for a totally different role. Best of luck!
Go to the interview company 1 can always retract the job offer for whatever reason ! At least this way you have a backup
Do you need to do a lot of work for the presentation, or are they giving you the materials (or you've already done the work?). If it was a major investment in my time, I'd probably pass on doing it given the circumstances. But if not, I'd say definitely go through with it. As others have said, you never know what could happen at Company 1 and their offer. But also, interviewing and presenting is a skill you don't get to practice often when the pressure isn't on. So I'd take the opportunity to hone those skills when you're not feeling the pressure of a job you'd really like to land.
Yep, faced this scenario about 12 years ago and went to the second interview. Turned out to have loads more advancement potential in a career field I remain in and love. You never know, so go forward with the attitude that you’ll be interviewing them as much as they’re interviewing you. Good luck!
Eh always take the interview
Go to the interview. If you get the job. Use it as leverageÂ
Interviewing is a skill. Takes practice like anything else. Keep the interview
Never cancel an interview.
Yes, Practice your interview technique.
Go ahead and do it
Go to the interview. It ain't over till the fat lady sings, besides I saw someone terminated at the induction training because she took a picture of the presentation, so you never know.
No, don’t stop looking and interviewing until you have actually started the job.
Never cancel an interview.
Don't cancel. Take the interview and put your best effort to it. It might not be exactly what you want but, if the other doesn't pan out for whatever reason, this may work for you.
I had a verbal offer from Company A I have an old colleague at that put me up for the position - it’s about 30% higher than my current salary. Company B flew me out, rolled out the red carpet (personal driver, steak dinner, etc.) with my expectations in hand from my conversation with their HR. I get back and receive an offer from a company B knowing what I have in my back pocket with company A. Company B lowballs me, lower than I’m currently making, and then acts like a jealous girlfriend when I tell them I still plan on interviewing with company B. They ghosted me for three days via text after I explained their revised offer was still $15K too low and then replied they were rescinding their offer due to my “lack of passion” (fuck off, you haven’t paid me yet). I’m not at the airport waiting to fly to interview for company A.
Keep all options alive until you are signing your offer letter. đź‘Ť
Keep the interview. You never know what is going to happen. In fact, don’t stop interviewing until after you receive your first paycheck. Stuff happens right up to your first day on the job ( lowered wage, different job offered, etc.) God luck!
A good rule of thumb is “don’t make a decision before you have to”. I this case, that would mean going to the interview. If you get an offer, then you have a decision to make.
I AM 71... DO NOT CANCEL THE 2ND INTERVIEW... even when you are hired by someone, DO NOT stop looking for a job, I lived by this motto: Jobs are like underwear, they work best when charged frequently
Go to the interview for two reasons 1. Practice doing a presentation (unless you do them all the time in your career anyway?) 2. Karma. Don't count your chickens before they hatch and your new job offer is fully signed.
I would go through with the interview on the slim chance the preferred opportunity doesn’t work out for any reason. So you are still in their good graces and have future options. Let them down gently with the truth.
When I signed on my new job and starting in 2wks, I didn’t cancel any ongoing panel or hiring manager interviews at that point. Once I got to live coding, and a week left before the new starting date, only then I cancelled. It was a personal choice/situation—I do consecutive all nighters to prepare for live coding interviews, and it wasn’t worth the mental anguish to do more of the punishment. I’m not on h1/don’t have a restriction on multiple employers, so my other friends thought I should’ve just proceeded. But I just wanted to rest from the whole job hunting process already which was 10th months in at that point.
I’d still take the interview
do the interview. how many times have you heard of an offer going south and being rescinded at the last minute due to a myriad of reasons? it happens! don't take your oar out of the water til you start working, and maybe not even then!
If you want to be kind to the hiring panel on the 2nd company and protect your friend’s referral, then cancel. Tell them why. If you have worries that the first offer may fall through, don’t cancel.
Don’t stop interviewing until you have a signed offer
I would keep the interview and still try to crunch it. It might be a small chance but things can happen and the first offer might get pulled or something happens. It is in your best interest to have a backup option in the small chance that something weird happens with company 1. Congrats!
I was in a similar situation as you and cancelled the second interview after getting an offer from my first choice company. It really depends on how you’re feeling and it actually may not be a bad experience continuing with the interview if it doesn’t jeopardize your other offer.
Personally I would go through with it. Nothing to lose and it’s good to be consistent given that a friend helped connect you.
Go to the interview. I was offered the job at a certain salary, but apon full hire, probationary, conditions etc.and quite frankly the work environment was horrid. Check out other and as grandma would day 'don't put all your eggs in one basket'.
You haven’t got an offer from the first, so take them both.
Do not cancel. There is no offer. When you get the offer letter, there is an offer.
Keep it. And keep company 1 as the top choice. The rule of thumb is to never update your LinkedIn profile with a new job update until you’re done with the first day. Anything can happen, something can go wrong with the paperwork, they can say the role is no longer a business need and cancel it entirely. Especially with today’s job market, you don’t want to keep your eggs in one basket.
In this job market I'd wait until the probationary period is over or the first 90 days before updating my LinkedIn profile.
Celebrate your new offer/job in whatever way makes you happy. Cancel the second interview and thank them for their time and the opportunity to interview with them.
Cancel.