The ABC job would be fine with you, but you would like to hold out to see what happens with the two other companies. The trouble is, ABC wants an answer by the end of the week, and neither of the other companies will be ready to make you an offer by then.
Many job hunters get confused and rattled easily in such a situation. Should you take the sure thing and cancel your other interviews? Should you let it go in favour of the uncertain but more attractive "two in the bush"? What would you do?
In such a situation, some people begin to question the job hunter’s ethics. Would it be advisable to take the ABC job, then quickly leave if one of the other companies delivers an offer? How can you manage such staggered job offers?
The job hunter's usual ploy is to ask ABC Systems to extend the offer deadline. But, if ABC gave him a reasonable deadline (a week or more), he risks creating the perception that he is unenthusiastic about the job.
Another way is to try to get the other companies to accelerate their decision process. Good luck. Unless you know you are the front-running candidate, you risk alienating the employer you would really like to work for.
In many instances, companies decide slowly, but want the job hunter to make a decision quickly. What would be the best action in this situation? Be realistic, deal with the facts and ignore "what could be".
The reality is that you have one offer only. You thus have only one decision to make: Would you accept the offer from ABC as it stands, if there were no alternatives? Since 123 Machines Inc. and Wonderman Inc. do not exist as opportunities until their offers are on the table, leave them out of your decision process. But if you feel that the ABC offer is not that fantastic, then just let it go and wait.
If 123 Machines Inc. or Wonderman Inc. then makes an offer, then you do not have to rescind an acceptance. If there is no offer, well, the ABC offer is not that fantastic.
Is rescinding an acceptance ethical? Personally, I do not believe it is, as it boils down to going back on one’s words. Unless you feel that not keeping to your words is ethical. It is a not a nice thing to do. It is a bad thing to do to a company that just hired you. It could affect your reputation.
Deal with staggered job offers by focusing on what you have in hand. Do not let a future possibility affect how your evaluation of a current reality.
Do you have any comments? Do you agree?
Cheers,
The Singapore Headhunter
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