After not hearing back after applications/initial interviews from some of the big name brands, I took an offer from a small firm as this is my first consulting job (switching from industry) and was hoping I could use it as a stepstone for some experience.

Now in the onboarding/visa switch process, two of the firms finally contacted me and offered me next stage interview… would it be a bad idea to decline my offer and give them a shot?

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Take the interviews, dont decline your offer until u have a better one signed

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Take the interviews!

Definitely don’t decline your offer when there’s no guarantee those other firms give you offers. Let them know you’re in final processes (exploding offer) with another firm in case they can help accommodate timeline (especially since you would highly consider an offer from them / they’re your first choice). Once you GET an additional written offer, then make your decision on whether or not to pursue.

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A1 — appreciate that but hiring managers have their agendas/timelines and candidates have their agendas/timelines. It sucks all around and everybody wins some and loses some, but candidates have to look out for and prioritize themselves and make the best decision for them. If hiring managers want to secure their candidates, they can make more attractive offers so that they ensure the best option for each candidate.

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I believe it’s a balance between not wanting to burn bridges but also wanted to make the best decision for your career. If you are serious about wanting to be at a bigger firm I would take the interview and see what happens, however, 1000% do not decline the offer you have now (unless you’re going to be unhappy there).

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Stay at smaller firm for at least a year then consider bigger firms. Bad timing regarding the bigger firms that contacted you after the fact.

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Not worth additional stress for you to go through the other interviews unless you just want to practice interviewing. You already have a job in hand. Stick with the first job offer that saw value in what you can bring quicker than the others. One year will go by super fast and plus you will learn a lot of new skills.

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What visa are you switching from/to? That has an impact too

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I’m switching from a skilled worker visa to the same (UK, change employers), not sure if it makes any difference!

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F - this happened to me and I took the offer. Plan on staying there for a year and getting good experience while getting paid the same

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