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Questions about the last step of the hiring process. Possible areas can include how fast to respond, how to handle multiple offers, salary negotiations, etc.

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What can I do to quickly adapt to a new role which appears to require knowledge that I don't...

How do I stop worrying about being good enough for my new job? It's 100% normal about being anxious about a new anything. That's how most people are. Doesn't matter if it's a job or location to l …
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Got the offer letter, but name spelled incorrectly

I definitely would try to get a fixed/revised offer if I were you, you avoid a lot of potential problems in the future both within the company and externally. Just give the person listed on the lette …
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Turning down a job offer professionally

There are a few things to think about when deciding how to reject those offers. First: they are much less emotionally invested than you are in that offer. You see a rejection as personal, and while s …
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Got a job offer sent a counter proposal, got no response

that was yesterday morning. I got no response from them. Woah. Chill out. You asked them a question which likely requires both: Talking to HR Talking to the manager's manager This will not b …
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How can I delay job offer acceptance?

You really need to ask them for more time to consider their offer so you can $(FILL_IN_FROM_BELOW). Make sure you have a reason which makes sense - some good and valid reasons are to: Discuss with …
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New Job Pay Cut

The HR Manager was extremely worried he would offend me by bringing the smaller offer and I was very gracious for his call and told him that it was a different position and a different end of the i …
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Is it misleading to include FICA "benefits" in an offer letter?

I received an offer letter today and found it very odd that they included Medicare and Social Security contributions the company would make on my behalf. If many of the candidates they are gettin …
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Should a potential employer ever ask you to formally "reconsider" another accepted offer bef...

I understand Bob wants to not make it look bad if he poaches you from XYZ. That's because it would look bad if he poaches you from XYZ, which is what he is effectively doing. Telling XYZ you are "rec …
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Offered position "X", yet I am qualified for position "X+1"

at what point should I make it crystal clear that I will not be entertaining an opportunity until the title and salary are to my expectations? There are a few approaches here. First, you just ma …
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Importance (and flexibility) in Job Title Presented in Job-offer

Situation In a job offer a job title is specified. This may be something which likely appears everywhere - whether company email address books or your email signature or on your resume. From my ex …
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Just got an initial job offer. How do I ask for more without any real justification?

You should have a reason to justify asking, especially if you want to accept the offer regardless of whether you receive a higher salary. Everyone naturally wants more money (who would ever turn down …
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Do I mention a competing offer when negotiating a raise?

This isn't just a "tactic". If the new offer turns out to be the best one, I will take it. It sounds like you are more than willing to leave if your current company doesn't offer you the same sal …
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Is suggesting a monthly or yearly increase in salary better?

Depending on how an offer is written, it may state a monthly or yearly salary. For example, "Your monthly salary will be $5,000" vs "Your yearly salary will be $60,000, paid monthly" represents the sa …
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Leaving a job very early to accept another offer

Should I leave my current job for the other? Or is this unprofessional? This absolutely is not professional. A professional: Evaluates a job offer Determines if it is a position they want Mak …
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How to refuse an interview invitation with a bad company?

Just a note, this question and this one are similar (but different circumstances). Those answers might be useful as well. You can respond simply with an email/verbal: No thank you, I am not int …
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