Should I tell my recruiter I just got a job offer from another company?

Yes. You should definitely tell a company that you just received an offer from another employer. There’s a psychological payoff to telling a potential employer that you’ve already received another offer. It shows them you’re employable (exceedingly so)—and by the way, may not be available on the job market much longer.

Should I tell Google I have another offer?

As long as you manage to explain clearly that you have another offer (or another interview), and tell them when you will announce your decision, they should accept it. Of course there’s always some risk involved in telling them this.

Should I keep an interview even if I have accepted an offer?

In general, it is a terrible idea to accept an offer and continue to interview. While most work agreements are employment-at-will so you can quit at any time, you don’t want to be someone who quits shortly after accepting an offer.

Should I tell a recruiter I have another interview?

Ultimately, you’re not under any obligation to say anything. What’s more, you’re not lying by not saying anything, unless an employer asks you directly if you have other interviews lined up. If this happens, tell the truth. After all, you and the employer are in the same industry, where employers often know each other.

What should I tell my recruiter?

What jobs are you looking for? Write down the key responsibilities of your ideal role, based upon what you enjoy about your current role as well as in previous jobs. You should also let the recruiter know how much you want to progress within your perfect role, and how this fits with your wider career goals.

Is it polite to reply to a recruiter after applying?

If you are contacted by a recruiter about a job that you didn’t apply to, it is polite to answer them, but if you have no desire to work for that company ever then it’s not required. However, if you have applied for the position and a recruiter emails you about the position, but you are no longer interested, you should reply.

Is it bad to accept a job offer and still interview?

In general, it is a terrible idea to accept an offer and continue to interview. While most work agreements are employment-at-will so you can quit at any time, you don’t want to be someone who quits shortly after accepting an offer. You do want your word to mean something. In addition, being new to any job requires transition time.

How do I talk to a recruiter about a job offer?

Be polite, professional, and answer their questions. Use the email response to plan a time to speak about the opportunity versus brain-dumping information about yourself on the recruiter, unless they are asking for that information.

Is it a good idea to work with a recruiter?

Although working with recruiters is a good idea, you must keep in mind that recruiters are working with many job candidates and you are just one of the many they are trying to market.