Things to Keep in Mind While Waiting for an Offer

There are a lot of aspects that candidates need to consider while navigating through the process of recruitment. While clearing the interview is indeed an integral part of this mechanism, coming to terms with an offer and analyzing it is equally important before making the final call. This video by Goldman Sachs provides diverse takes from experts, on the crucial pointers to keep in mind while waiting for an offer or evaluating all that it has to offer, in terms of subsequent career prospects and trajectory.

Affirming that waiting for an offer after an interview can indeed come across as daunting, Jessica, an English Literature graduate, recommends that patience and a due analysis is an absolute must in this significant phase. This is also the time to delve deep into an offer, conduct thorough research, and find out all that the job or the position has to offer, suggests Marisa. She recommends reading up available information as well as being upfront about queries before taking up an offer to make sure it emerges to be a fulfilling decision, consequently. While Walter, an International Studies Graduate suggests that a candidate should be upfront and critically evaluate the subsequent opportunities that the particular role will offer, Raziq advocates candidates making their final pick based on whether the role truly aligns with their vision.

Alongside, this phase is also one where candidates must equip and upskill themselves before taking up the new challenges and opportunities that their new role offers, reminds Joseph. Taking into account all these factors will aid candidates in maneuvering through this difficult stage of waiting for an offer and in making a credible decision, in the long run.