I have been offered a pretty great job with an expiration date of tomorrow, but I heard back from the company I want the most and they are supposed to reach out tomorrow to schedule more interviews. Question is, do I accept the job knowing I wouldn’t take it if the other job works out? Do I ask for more time to think about it? Would that make them understand I’m considering other places? Thanks!

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I was in a similar situation, to be frank, just be honest and tell them you need until x day to consider. If they refuse then bullet dodged, no harm no foul. It just wasn’t a right fit/time/place.

The predicament that I ran into was that both sides really fought for me and I obviously still went for the one I originally wanted most.

I encountered the same dilemma just this year. I told them the truth but the offer expired. they never reconsider my application or any extension. Glad they did. I'm in a better place now.

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