Waiting for the outcome of an interview and other interviews

[Andy C]

Hi,

Looking for a 12 month placement for my course (process engineer jobs mainly) and Im getting lots of interviews and had two that have gone well.

The problem is, i had one yesterday and went brillient, we had to a presentation which i did my research for and after speaking to the other candidates (most not going for the same job) my idea was much better.

BUT, the outcome is 2-3 weeks. In the next 3 weeks I have 3 more interviews and also find out the outcome of another interview monday/tuesday.

So i have two questions as i dont have much experience in this bit of interview process.

1) the next job interview is a two day assessment tues-wed, the outcome of the first interview is late as tuesday so would be on the assessment when i find out.

I know you can call and say you have a job offer and so need to know, but is it 'normall practice' to ask because you have another interview and would be real annoying if you found out while there?

2) I really want the job i went for interview yesterday dispite it being the lowest paid (£3k less than the highest) but they have another assessment centre next week and the week after that.

Is it rude if i get an offer to drag it out a little longer so this one i want can make a decision?

Thanks in advance and sorry if that sound complicated, i hate job hunting!
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[carvell]

No it's not rude. They won't mind you dragging them out for an answer. Well, they might mind but they'll accept it as normal.
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[Visitor Q]

As my dad said to me, tell them 'I'd rather make the right decision in a day or two, then the wrong decision now'.

That kind of old toffee.

I want to know what the hell you're doing to be getting loads of offers though
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[Andy C]

[Visitor Q]

[Andy C]

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The need for young blood in engineering is still relatively quite high, chemical and mechanical, hence the interviews and his general success. That and the fact his is a placement, not permenant employment of a professional which means he will be cheap labour for them. (no offence)

What did you study Bonny?

Only thing I can say is tell them your position on the matter. Don't just ignore them until you hear back from the job you really want. I've had offers 'expire' through making them wait 'too long'.

[ncrn]

Surely if you get an offer for a job that you'd be happy doing but there is a better interview tomorrow you should say yes I'll take it, and then you find you get the better job change your mind with the first job? I know its unfair to mess them around but you'd cover your own ass that way.
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