Can employers ask to see competing offers?

Originally Answered: Can your potential employer ask for the offer letter of a competing offer? Yes. They can ask for it if you use it as an instrument in your negotiation. If you are not referring to it, they will not ask for it.

Can you accept a job 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.

How do you politely decline a job offer in an email?

Send an email. Declining a job offer won’t burn a bridge. Thank them for offering. Give a nonspecific reason. Ask to stay in touch after you decline the job. Here’s what it looks like in practice: Need an example of how to reject a job in an email? Here you go: Again, the phone is your friend when rejecting a job offer. Why? It’s warmer.

How do you turn down a job offer after accepting?

As always, the best way to turn down a job offer after you’ve accepted it is by phone. That lets you explain yourself more clearly. See the example of turning down a job offer after accepting below. I was thrilled to accept the job offer for the accountant position.

Can you ask for a delay in accepting a job offer?

Before you ask for a delay in accepting the job offer, get confirmation about what the employer prefers. It may be that they don’t expect a confirmation until the next week or even month. If this is the case, then it’s good news for you as they don’t expect an answer right away.

How long should you wait to reply to a job offer?

When an employer sends you a job offer, be sure to give them a reply within one business day. This shows them you have good communication skills and value their time, even if you aren’t ready to give a response.