DC grad job offers

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When Ur DC were applying for jobs, if they had multiple offers how long were they allowed to wait before reaching a decision?

I ask because when my son received his job offer, (his only one after many many painstaking applications) and they wanted a decision the next day.

A good grad job is like gold dust. They expect an answer quickly. What is it that’s making him want more time to think the offer over?

Ds had 1 interview ,a 2 hr interview, they phoned within 3 hours and offered him the job. He accepted it straight away. He’d done his homework on the company, the wages he was expecting and the benefits of working in that company and was delighted with their offer, so accepted it straight away.

@2chocolateoranges from my PP he is doing the job and he likes it.

Just wondering if it was normal for them to want a decision by the next day.

DS has friends who've received multiple job offers and they had time to mull it over etc.

Maybe they want to offer it to other people if DS doesn't accept it - as PP said grad jobs are good dust especially at the moment

If it's a competitive position and he applied because he wanted to work there, what's to consider?

What's normal depends on the employer, the sector, the type of role, number of applicants Vs vacancies, nature of offer.

If he's already working there, what's prompted you to ask this now?

It depends on the industry/ profession. In education you have to accept immediately if offered the job.

Hi op, I'm a graduate recruiter.
We will always have more than one good candidate in the mix, as we need to fill the role in order to bill the client.
Typically we'll send 5-6 excellent candidates to final interview for one position, and the client will have a favourite followed by a couple of others they'd be happy to offer to.
If I don't think the 'favourite' will accept the offer, (if they are dawdling, are awaiting on other interviews or offers) I'd advise the client to offer to a different candidate who we know will 100% accept and give it their all, not be at risk of pulling out before start date. The 'second favourite' sometimes ends up being more committed and working harder and hiring managers know this.
I'd advise your son to accept whichever role feels right asap.

The reason I'm asking now is because DS was at first a bit hesitant about moving to a new city. (Leaving London) and leaving home. To complicate things he had other ACs lined up as well and was "oh gosh what do I do?"

He's fine now and enjoying the work, the team and has enjoyed his time in the new city (and is excited to get back in a few days!)

Just when he got the offer he was a bit "hmm, I'm unsure, but they want answer by tomorrow." We advised DS he should take it and he likes the industry.