When you’re an engineering or technical industry professional seeking work, chances are you’re putting in a number of resumes in several places to increase your odds. The thought of receiving multiple job offers at once doesn’t usually seem very likely. Most job-seekers are grateful for any opportunity, so when you’re faced with two or more job offers at once, it can be difficult to know how to move forward. As a professional working in the engineering or technical field, you want to make the best decision for your career, but choosing from multiple offers can pose a challenge. 

Our engineering recruiters at One Tech Engineering specialize in helping Twin Cities professionals connect with companies where they can grow professionally. In this blog post, we’ll share advice for approaching more than one job offer so you can move forward knowing you’ve made the best move for your career.

The Offers on the Table

If you’re fortunate enough to have more than one job offer at a time, that means you’ve got more than luck on your side. Chances are you’ve done everything exactly as you should to be faced with such an opportunity. Whether you’ve had more than one offer come up from jobs you’ve applied for or you’re getting an offer from a rival company, you’re considered a professional asset.

However, there’s a good chance if you find yourself in this predicament, you might be too worried about making the right choice to celebrate. It’s important not only to choose the offer that’s going to pan out the best in the long run but also to handle the situation as professionally as possible. This can be the key to ensuring you’re professionally satisfied in the long run as much as it helps you keep your reputation in good standing.

The Right Way and the Wrong Way

If you are the recipient of multiple offers, there’s a good chance they won’t come in at exactly the same time. One of the most common mistakes professionals make is in their handling of a better offer. New candidates might receive one offer only to immediately receive a better one after accepting the first. Instead of honestly explaining what’s happened or trying to negotiate, it’s not uncommon for candidates to ghost a potential employer.

This is especially common among less experienced professionals. Some employees also struggle with understanding how to politely decline an offer for employment. Rather than simply turning down an offer, they might just stop calling the employer back, which can damage their reputation in the long run.

Follow this advice when you’re interviewing with multiple employers:

●        Let your employer know you’re weighing several options.

●        Understand the employers’ hiring timelines.

●        Give yourself plenty of time to weigh any offers.

●        Consider professional, lifestyle, and financial factors.

●        Avoid putting employers against each other in negotiations.

●        Don’t announce you have a competing offer.

●        Don’t make a decision solely on pay.

When you’re looking for employment, your decision is one that affects every aspect of your life. That’s why it’s important to weigh offers that fit your skills, personality, and professional goals.

At One Tech Engineering in Minnesota, we help engineering professionals in a wide range of fields connect with the best professional fit. We can help with engineering positions from mechanical engineering jobs to civil designer and technical drafting jobs. Call our engineering recruiters at 952.884.9199, or contact us to find out about opportunities for your professional future.