Offers:

Balancing applications and potential offers is an art in itself! You do not want to approach companies too early unless they have stated up from that they will wait for x number of months.

However, the recruitment process will take longer than you think so you must time your approach to companies carefully and have a clear date in your mind when you are available to start.

You need to juggle this as you do not want to be given an offer that fits your need 75% of the way but with the perfect role a few weeks away. Ideally you want to be in a position were you can weigh up offers and chose the one that is best of you rather than be pressured to accept something that is not quite right for the sake of getting a job.

Remember it is not just about getting a job it is about getting the right job.

If you do get an offer via an agency then they should support you when discussing the salary and package. If the offer is direct to you then you will need to decide if it is fair and right for you. We always advise that you state your salary expectation from the start and use this as a basis for deciding on the offer. However, also take into account he overall package, the opportunity, the brand / culture of the company and also how it fits to your personal circumstances.

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Rejections:

You may get rejected along the way or even receive a number of rejections. If you do try and find out why you were rejected – was their an internal candidate, was your salary expectations too high or did something happen in the interview?

Be philosophical but learn from these. Whilst they may be disappointing at the time they may in fact help you get the role you are really after by focusing and adjusting your approach.As in the previous sections a strong transition plan will help both manage offers and also maintain your motivation and morale if you do receive any rejections.