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Early Post-Collegiate Career Question (long)
Posted on 4/30/14 at 6:53 pm
Posted on 4/30/14 at 6:53 pm
I had been fielding a couple offers for jobs post-graduation and finally decided between them last week. Neither of them were exactly what I was looking for, but were both good opportunities. The one I took had above average pay for the job in that market, but nothing too crazy. I called and accepted that job last week.
Today, I get an email out of the blue from a company that had been forwarded my resume by my university's career services asking me if I'd be willing to interview with them. The position and company are EXACTLY what I had been looking for (and had been unable to find) exactly where I wanted to be. No idea on pay at this point, but I would be surprised if pay isn't higher than the job I've already accepted. They're training program looks like it would put me on the fast track to management in no time and they're a quickly growing multi-national company with work on 4 continents (as apposed to the other company that's just regional despite probably doing more work overall).
How should I approach this? Should I go ahead and interview (they're in a nearby market only an hour or so away from the other company and where I live now)? Should I just reply and tell them (the new company) that I'm not interested? What say the Money Talk?
Today, I get an email out of the blue from a company that had been forwarded my resume by my university's career services asking me if I'd be willing to interview with them. The position and company are EXACTLY what I had been looking for (and had been unable to find) exactly where I wanted to be. No idea on pay at this point, but I would be surprised if pay isn't higher than the job I've already accepted. They're training program looks like it would put me on the fast track to management in no time and they're a quickly growing multi-national company with work on 4 continents (as apposed to the other company that's just regional despite probably doing more work overall).
How should I approach this? Should I go ahead and interview (they're in a nearby market only an hour or so away from the other company and where I live now)? Should I just reply and tell them (the new company) that I'm not interested? What say the Money Talk?
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Posted on 4/30/14 at 7:01 pm to brodeo
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go ahead and interview
Posted on 4/30/14 at 7:06 pm to brodeo
It's your career. If it's exactly what you're looking for, GO INTERVIEW.
This is business. It's your life. Don't think just because you've committed to one company, you're locked into them. Just be aware if you received a signing bonus or relocation, it will likely have to be returned.
This is business. It's your life. Don't think just because you've committed to one company, you're locked into them. Just be aware if you received a signing bonus or relocation, it will likely have to be returned.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 8:02 pm to LSUtigerME
There's no relocation or signing bonus, so nothing to worry about there. So it's definitely nbd to interview, ok. What if i like them and they like me? Isn't it a little pos to go back on my acceptance of the offer i already took? It was my second choice type of position.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 8:18 pm to brodeo
Sure, it's kinda POS. But it's your life. Don't let the perception of etiquette prevent you from starting the career YOU want.
You're presumably young, early career. It's not going to hurt you.
If you're really concerned, do the interview, talk with the company and ask for a very late start date, ie. 3 months after your first job start date. Start working for other company, then leave. Still shitty, but you didn't go back on your word.
You're presumably young, early career. It's not going to hurt you.
If you're really concerned, do the interview, talk with the company and ask for a very late start date, ie. 3 months after your first job start date. Start working for other company, then leave. Still shitty, but you didn't go back on your word.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 8:22 pm to brodeo
Think of it this way. That company would not hesitate to rescind the offer if the economy went south or someone they thought was perfect interviewed. Just like you can't afford to not take the other job that you consider perfect should you receive an offer.
Definitely be cordial about it and let them know ASAP if you decide to not stick with the job you accepted in an attempt to not burn bridges.
Definitely be cordial about it and let them know ASAP if you decide to not stick with the job you accepted in an attempt to not burn bridges.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 8:27 pm to LSUtigerME
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You're presumably young, early career. It's not going to hurt you.
This is probably correct.
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If you're really concerned, do the interview, talk with the company and ask for a very late start date, ie. 3 months after your first job start date. Start working for other company, then leave. Still shitty, but you didn't go back on your word.
Do not do this. Once you've decided to go, go before the employer you plan to leave invests more in you. Not to mention that you'd lose possible company matches in the 401 during that period. Once you decide to leave, turn in your notice. Much better than stringing someone along.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 10:50 pm to brodeo
I was in the same situation and didn't interview, and I regretted it. I learned that your just a number to companies. They'll drop you in a heartbeat if you're not what they're looking for so why wouldn't you do the same. Welcome to the business world.
Go to the interview.
Go to the interview.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 10:54 pm to nhassl1
If the company you accepted had some change in business, would they hesitate cutting you before you start?
This is your life and your career. Nobody is going to look after your interests if you don't. Everyone I know who were in your situation regretted it like crazy if they didnt interview
This is your life and your career. Nobody is going to look after your interests if you don't. Everyone I know who were in your situation regretted it like crazy if they didnt interview
Posted on 5/1/14 at 3:01 am to brodeo
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They're training program
I would have someone else proofread any papers I had to turn in...then I would interview. Congrats man, hope it works out
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