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3 Scripts for Negotiating Multiple Job Offers [Free Download]
Not sure what to do when you have multiple job offers? Use these scripts to help you negotiate and land your next job.
It can be difficult to know what to do when you have multiple job offers. Should you ask for more time? Should you tell the companies about each other? What is considered multiple job offer etiquette? We’ve put together three templates for negotiating multiple job offers to help you navigate this awkward and tricky situation. Download the free template or copy and paste from the responses below.
What to Do When You Have Multiple Job Offers
The first thing you should do is congratulate yourself for landing several different offers! It’s not an easy feat to get just one, let alone more than that. The next step is to compare the offers and determine which is the best fit for you. Use this worksheet to help you if you’re stuck. Once you’ve taken stock of what’s important to you and how each offer stacks up, you can move on to speaking with the hiring managers.
Multiple Job Offers Etiquette
When negotiating multiple job offers, it’s important to keep some rules in mind so you don’t sabotage yourself. Mainly, remember to remain professional and respectful of the employer’s time. If you are polite and sincere, you won’t burn any bridges.
You should also do your best to respond as soon as possible. You don’t need to give a definitive answer immediately, but at least thank them for the offer and let them know you will consider it. (Note: if you need more time to compare the offers, keep reading for a helpful script for that situation.)
Another way to remain professional is to avoid trying to pit companies against each other. For example, going back and forth between companies and asking them to match each other on benefits, salaries, etc., can backfire and cause the hiring manager to pick someone else.
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Scripts for Handling Multiple Job Offers
Use the following email templates for negotiating multiple job offers to help you land the job that’s right for you. They can be easily converted into phone or in-person templates, too.
How to ask for more time to consider another offer
Dear [Hiring Manager],
Thank you so much for the opportunity to join [Company]. I am very excited about the offer, but I would like to ask for more time before I give you my answer. I have received an offer from another company, and I want to ensure I give both parties my full attention. If agreeable, I will get back to you within a week.
Thank you for your understanding,
[Your Name]
How to negotiate for a better job offer
Dear [Hiring Manager],
Thank you so much for the offer to join [Company]. I am very excited by the opportunity; however, I also have an offer from a different organization. Though your company is my first choice, this other position is offering [a higher salary, more PTO, a flexible schedule, whatever is most important to you]. If you can match or exceed their offer, I would be fully prepared to accept the terms of your offer.
Again, I am highly interested in this opportunity. I look forward to achieving great results at [Company Name]!
Best,
[Your Name]
How to turn down a job offer professionally
Dear [Hiring Manager],
Thank you very much for offering me the position of [Job Title] at [Company Name]. I truly appreciate the time everyone took throughout the interview process and enjoyed meeting the team.
Though it was a difficult decision, I must decline the offer.
It was my pleasure to learn more about [Company] and the role, and I sincerely hope you find the right candidate.
I would like to keep in touch with you in case an opportunity arises in the future. You can always contact me at [your email and phone number].
Thank you again,
[Your Name]
Read more about declining a job offer here.
With some careful navigation, managing multiple job offers is a piece of cake. Just remember to focus on what is most important to you and remain professional and conscientious of the hiring managers’ time. Check out our Job Seeker Resource Center for more email and letter templates.
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