Feeling anxious about a decision: interviewing with two firms. Firm A is less prestigious, offered 25k less than firm B starting range. But while I’ve an offer from them, Firm B is in progress with interviews. Also, I got firm A because of a really good connection with the director that I don’t want to ruin. How would you handle interviewing with multiple firms with different timelines to interview/accept?

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If you get the other offer (Firm B), tell the Director you want to get more experience before heading to their firm, so you can be more of an asset in the future.

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Apparently you’ve never had a director with a massive ego that needs stroking. I’d only say that if you wanted to keep the relationship and not bruise their feelings.

Always go with whatever is best for you period. I am sure the director will understand if you have an offer that is better in terms of brand and pay (and if she/he doesn’t then fk it, it does not look like you are gonna need her/his help any time soon)

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Tell Firm B "I'm really interested in your firm and excited to interview. I currently have another offer with a strict deadline. Can you accommodate a shorter interview timeline?"

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This is what I did. I did turn down 2 offers, and planning on accepting one, while still in the interview process with a couple of other firms, I will reassess the accepted role IF I got other, better offer..

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Always go for the most prestige. Even if it’s much less money. Prestige, worldwide.

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I'd recommend placing your focus on compensation. Referrals are distributed like candy, and you can always move over later on (should their offer not be another low-ball). Company "branding" is so overrated...

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