I have received a job offer from a big company after a series
of interviews. The offer was made orally, because they needed to decide for what specific group I will work before writing a formal letter. However, almost a month had passed without getting this formal answer, I am
really worried about that.
I called them back, and they said that they are still looking for the right place for me, do you think it is normal for such a process to take this long.
Thanks,
From: Karen Edwards, Recent Graduate, Binghamton University
ANSWER FROM BRIAN KRUEGER:
Hi Karen -
You have reason to worry. Without the formal offer letter, you really don't have a formal offer. You simply
have an "offer" that they will try to find a spot for you.
You should continue seeking out other opportunities for three reasons:
If you receive another offer, you can force the hand of the company in providing you with a written offer.
If your verbal offer falls through, you will have other opportunities in process.
You may find a better company in the process. Any company that is not willing to commit to an offer on paper should be suspect from the start.
I know it can seem disheartening to re-start your job search when you had thought it was already over. But you need to control the keys to your destiny. Never turn over those keys to someone else.
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