msliz
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Post by msliz on Aug 25, 2014 23:42:04 GMT
Congratulations!
Call and explain to the other companies that you've accepted another offer. Sorry to be a downer, but there's always a chance that the position you just accepted might not work out. If that's the case, you wouldn't want to interview with them now and leave them with the impression you were just toying with them, or worse, that you rejected them by choosing to go elsewhere.
If you cut ties before you interview, you leave them thinking you're possibly "the one that got away." After all, the competitor hired you, you must be good at what you do. Then, you can re-apply with them in the future, if you should ever need to. Don't burn your bridges.
Best of luck!
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janeliz
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Jun 26, 2014 14:35:07 GMT
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Post by janeliz on Aug 25, 2014 23:45:07 GMT
I have no sound advice pertaining to your question. But, congrats on the job offer! That's terrific.
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Aug 25, 2014 23:48:31 GMT
Take the interviews!!! and big CONGRATULATIONS!!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2014 23:50:41 GMT
Congrats! Go to the other interviews. Just in case.
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Post by jjpswife on Aug 25, 2014 23:54:38 GMT
I agree with those who have said go to the next one and skip the one after you start the new gig. I think all interview experience is good experience and that knowing about other companies is always a good thing. Keep as many doors open as you can because you just never know.
Congratulations on the job!
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Post by keknj on Aug 26, 2014 0:13:19 GMT
Congratulations on the new job. It must feel wonderful to have that tremendous weight lifted off you. I agree with the others that I would do the interview that is scheduled before you start the new job. I hope this works out the way you want it to!
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brandy327
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Post by brandy327 on Aug 26, 2014 0:31:43 GMT
Congratulations on the new job! And I'd probably go to the interview before you start the new job and see how it goes. It at least gives you options...if it's a kick ass place and you think the opportunities are better there, then you at least have the option to switch.
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Post by Pahina722 on Aug 26, 2014 0:44:55 GMT
I'm torn. I agree with what MsLiz said about informing the other two places that you've accepted another offer . . . IF those two interviews are with companies that are in the same or very closely related industry that might have dealings with your new company. It would seem somewhat dangerous for the new company to find out that you're still interviewing, especially since you haven't started your trial period yet.
If there is no crossover among the companies, though, it would about kill me not to go to at least the first interview, hoping that my dream job might appear.
No matter what you decide, CONGRATULATIONS!
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akathy
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Jun 25, 2014 22:56:55 GMT
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Post by akathy on Aug 26, 2014 0:57:18 GMT
No advice but wanted to congratulate you! Yay!!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2014 1:07:07 GMT
The job I was offered is a good job. Not my dream job but a good job. I had applied for a manager position but they offered me a different position in the company. The other interview is for the exact position I've been looking for. I just don't know if it will be a sure thing. I don't want to mess up the sure thing either. Who'd have thought after all this time that everything would start rolling in at once lol. I am in a 90 trial period with the sure thing so that's why I'm contemplating if I should keep my options open just in case. Either way I'm just happy I'll be working again. Congratulations! I know what a relief that must be! I'm so happy for you. I do believe you should keep your options open. Just in case. My husband has been out of work almost 2 years now.
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Post by tinydogmafia on Aug 26, 2014 1:10:10 GMT
Congratulations!
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AmeliaBloomer
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Aug 26, 2014 1:11:55 GMT
"Just thinkin' about tomorrowClears away the cobwebs and the sorrow 'till there's none..." Congratulations! And to continue the Annie lyrics theme: "Move them ever-lovin' feet to Easy Street."
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Post by salem on Aug 26, 2014 1:22:46 GMT
Congratulations!!! As someone who has been put through the layoff/unemployment wringer, I know how relieved you are feeling right now. I think I would still go to the interview that will happen before starting your new job. Why not? Who knows if that would lead to bigger and better. It's so much easier to interview when you know you have a sure bet waiting for you.
Good luck with your new job!!!
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Post by jmurray on Aug 26, 2014 1:40:11 GMT
Congratulations! As Lucy said, loyalty only goes so far these days and sadly it's a one way street more often than not. I would go to the interviews. There is also the option of calling the company you want to still interview with, and tell them you've received an offer (no need to say you've already accepted it), but you think the job they have open is a perfect fit for you and is there any chance of bringing forward the interview?
That shows them a couple of things about you:
1. You have integrity by being honest about the situation 2. You're obviously in demand as another company has already interviewed you and decided they want you
However if you think there's a chance they'll say no and good luck with the other job, then I would arrange things somehow so I could attend that interview. There's nothing unusual in telling your new employer before you start that you have a personal commitment that you have to attend to on that day so is it possible to arrange in advance a day without pay? If they say no or sound a bit "off" then you'll have to drop it and tell them it's ok, you'll make other arrangements and won't need the day off. Then your only option is to contact the other place and ask to reschedule the interview after hours.
ETA: you will need to come up with a good reason why you need to change the interview to after hours, because I assume they think you are not in work at present (based on your resume). You could tell them you're doing some freelance work that week, or something like that.
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Kath
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Jun 26, 2014 12:15:31 GMT
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Post by Kath on Aug 26, 2014 2:33:30 GMT
I'm so happy for you. That's great!! I would probably go to the other interviews lined up just to see what they might offer.
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Post by megop on Aug 26, 2014 3:31:38 GMT
Congrats. Keep the interviews and the bird in the hand.
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Jili
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Jun 26, 2014 1:26:48 GMT
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Post by Jili on Aug 26, 2014 3:32:45 GMT
Congratulations! I'm agreeing with many others that you should go to your scheduled interviews. You just never know.
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eastcoastpea
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Post by eastcoastpea on Aug 26, 2014 3:42:13 GMT
Congrats on the job offer. Follow your gut reaction on whether or not you should interview for the other jobs.
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Post by scrapmaven on Aug 26, 2014 3:43:25 GMT
Go to the interview that is scheduled before you start. Nice to have options. Congratulations and Whew. So happy for you.
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Post by AngieandSnoopy on Aug 26, 2014 4:33:41 GMT
Congratulations. You know, I KNEW you had a job when I saw your title. I would probably go on the job interview BEFORE the position starts but maybe not the one after. And yes, when it rains, it pours! No job and now two more interviews! Angie, you need to resize your photos. They are showing up as green boxes that say they are too large. I miss your pile of dachshunds. I know, one was SO close to being the right size! I had resized them and then couldn't upload them to the original site because the program is on the old computer. Then, I uploaded them and were TEENY tiny so I gave up for a while! NOW, it will probably be TOO wide because it has all the Dachshund and Dachshund mixes I've ever had. When I have more time, I'll fix the white space. Was SUPPOSED to have Peaches name there but I couldn't get the text small enough to fit. Besides, I'll scan a better picture of Peaches that fits later.
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Post by jonda1974 on Aug 26, 2014 6:45:02 GMT
Thanks everyone. This is a huge, huge relief. Just knowing that I'm going to get to keep my apartment, stay in the area I now call home. I appreciate all the great advice. I think I am definitely going to go to the first and try to arrange something for the second interview. The job I have is making slightly less than what I was making, and the second one, if I got it, would not only be exactly what I was looking for, but potentially a substantial increase from my previous salary. I'll keep everyone up to date.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2014 6:48:21 GMT
Good luck tomorrow! I hope it goes fabulously well and you will tell us how much you love it and how great the people are. I look forward to your update tomorrow!
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Post by DinCA on Aug 26, 2014 7:12:03 GMT
So happy for you!
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Post by ScrapsontheRocks on Aug 26, 2014 7:22:31 GMT
Congratulations! It never rains, then it pours. You are fully entitled to consider your options, all 3 of them. As an employer, my advice would be to be upfront with all concerned; you don't need to give out reams of information about possible conflicts of interest but steer clear of acting in an underhand manner which might come back and bite you in the you-know-what. Every good wish for the future
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modiemay
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Post by modiemay on Aug 26, 2014 7:33:49 GMT
That's great news. Congratulations. As for th other interviews, if It feels right to go, do it.
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Post by alibama on Aug 26, 2014 13:55:50 GMT
Congratulations!!
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