Accepting and Rejecting Job Offers - Timeframe?

[TheCatSatOnTh...]

Due to the industry I work in, everyone starts recruiting around the same time of year. This means I have to apply for multiple jobs at the same time. I find myself in the situation where I've got three job offers, but still waiting to hear from two other jobs and have a job interview next week.

Those that offered me a job are starting to chase a response. I've told them I'm considering my choices still, but I get daily emails and phone calls.

What is the acceptable time period to wait? What should I do? I don't want to burn bridges. I'd like to have all the offers in front of me before I select the most appropriate job for me. Should I accept them all (none would start until November due to my current contract) and then reject them at a later time?

[andyscooter]

except the best one you have at the moment then if somthing better comes along tell the original one you wont be taking it
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[Frog]

I don't thinks this an 'acceptble' time frame, tbh. It depends on how long the employer in question will wait - how patient they are, how much they want you.

If it was me, 4 days of being strung along I'd be getting irritated, and a full week I'd probably be moving onto the next candidate unless you were miles better than anyone else.

Sometimes it's better to go with a second choice if your first isn't really keen to get the job you're offering.

If i were you, I'd pick a date, and let them know they'll have the answer by then (and make sure thats OK).
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[duhawkz]

I would say a week, but only if you have spoken to them and let know you need some time to think about it.

If I had to chase you every day I wouldn't be very happy about.
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[Rogerborg]

[TheCatSatOnTh...]

Insightful responses. I think phoning them and explaining financial circumstances is the best option. May get me a little more anyway.

[Pete.]

Pick the 2nd best one and hit them for a big increase in the money they are offering.
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[Orennayar]

I'm working in the same kind of industry which also happen to recruit around november (vfx much? )
I guess if they're giving you a starting date in november they won't start making your contract until september at least, so if you find anything in the meantime you can always say to them that you found something with an earlier start/better salary or whatever. They should understand.
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[TheCatSatOnTh...]

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[iooi]

Of course remember that messing these companies round does mean that next time you apply. Your application will go straight in the bin.
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