More than one job offer on the table? It's a fortunate position to be in, but it makes it all the harder to decide.
Now and then in your career, you might find yourself the lucky recipient of more than one job offer at the same time. Having more than one offer on the table is fortunate, but it can make it even harder to work out what your next move should be.
Firstly, make sure each of your offers really is a bird in the hand. Until it's a formal, written agreement, nothing is one hundred percent certain, so if all they've done is phoned to congratulate you and promise the role, things may yet fall apart.
Secondly, be honest with them, unless you think telling them about other negotiations will lead them to withdraw their own offer. It's best to ask for a little more time to consider your options. You could say you want to think about the role more deeply or that you're still trying to decide whether it's the right time for a move.
If you think it will work in your favour, now might be the time to alert the other people making offers that there's more than one card on the table. It's a delicate balancing act. Some might feel slighted, made to feel they're not your first choice. You have to make that judgment call, but if they really want you, they may be inclined to up their offer.
Once you've made your mind up who you're going with, don't forget to thank all the others for their time and let them know your decision. Remain polite, appreciative and professional, and there will be no hard feelings.
Have each offer in writing
Be honest and say you need more time
Alert others to the fact you have multiple offers (or don't)
Remain polite and thank people
