Quick question

pioneer31

I'm going for a job interview on Friday and at this stage am not 100% sure if I want it.


Silly to jump the gun I know as a) I may not get it and b) I'm not in a position to have a clue until I ask them some questions.


However, my question is, is there a standard protocol for job offer and acceptance....IF offered the job, is it allowable for me to take 24hrs to think about it, or do employers usually want an answer on the spot?


Thanks!

Stylehutz

Depends I'm in the same boat with an interview tomorrow. Nothing to stop you accepting the job telling them to start on date they want you and then pulling out changing your mind nearer to time. Maybe not morally right but you have to put yourself first. Also many will have a second candidate lined up

ScorpiondeRooftrouser

pioneer31 wrote: »

I'm going for a job interview on Friday and at this stage am not 100% sure if I want it.


Silly to jump the gun I know as a) I may not get it and b) I'm not in a position to have a clue until I ask them some questions.


However, my question is, is there a standard protocol for job offer and acceptance....IF offered the job, is it allowable for me to take 24hrs to think about it, or do employers usually want an answer on the spot?


Thanks!

No standard protocol. You can take as long as you like; but equally they can tell you at any point if you don't answer immediately they will offer it to someone else.

If you want time to think about it just don't answer your phone so they have to leave a message.

xapprenticex

There will be another person if you dont take it.

PenguinOfDeath

I always try to get at least 24 hours 'thinking' time before I accept a job, helpful for you want to attempt a negotiation.

Or accept verbally, then get the questions in before a contract is signed.

Savvy_Sue

PenguinOfDeath wrote: »

I always try to get at least 24 hours 'thinking' time before I accept a job, helpful for you want to attempt a negotiation.

So do I, even if I'm fairly sure I want it! Gives a chance to think of any lingering questions.

In general there's no set protocol. Teaching, I believe, is different, but if you were a teacher you'd know that the job is offered on the spot, and you're expected to decide on the spot.

moneysavingscouser

Usually you know in advance what the job pays, but depends on the job I guess.

Also, its easier to get a job if your already working.

Nothing wrong in accepting a job even if you might not take it up. Exception would be a small business, however there are usually always more candidates, so if you accept the job verbally, even if you sign the contract, its not like we have full employment and therefore you'd not be causing any harm.