So, this just happened. Received a contingent offer (based on a pending contract award) a few weeks back. I accepted it. Today, I reached out to the company with a polite follow-up. The response I got back was, "we went with another candidate, but will keep you resume on file ".

I understand the contingent offer, but went with another candidate??? I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around that response.

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It’s a tough market currently. Is recommend not trying to make any major changes now. The risk versus reward is likely not worth it. However, if you were provided a contingent award, ethically it doesn’t seem right to move forward with another candidate.

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Happened with me as well. I was laid off and then within 2 weeks I got another offer. I interviewed there and accepted an offer. Before joining date they said position went on hold. So it’s a lesson learned. Even if you get an offer continue giving interviews and have at least 2-3 offers in hand. Market is so bad right now. Don’t trust any companies until and unless they give you the start date and join the company. Wait for first few months and observe whether job and the culture is suitable .

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Yes the backup was probably cheaper. Especially a few weeks back and you had to reach out. I learned in the past. I ask what’s the eta on the role after interviewing? I try not to accept anything more than two weeks out. Ex: if something is a month out it’s too much time and they are probably still interviewing holding at least 2-3 on a contingency. Full time that’s diff.

That’s great I feel like roles with specific skills are landing roles faster. I do the same keep interviewing just in case. It’s sad what used to work as well as the poor morale with some of these recruiters or poor communication skills. If someone has a contingency offer why not let them know? Unless they gave 2-3 contingencies. Every interview you really do keep sharpening your skills. It’s a matter of time.

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