Rejecting a job offer

Ldavidosan on 29/04/2016 - 19:25

Hi guys,

I am relatively new to the job market and would like some help as it is a major stepping stone in my life.

I have recently, signed a contract with a company for a consulting position but the day after I received an offer for another company and role which I am more passionate about and interested in. The second job pays less but I feel like there is more opportunity for growth.

Both are great companies and positions but how do I go about rejecting the first job and should I take the second job?

Job 1: Graduate Technical Analyst @ IBM
Job 2: Graduate Risk Consulting - Treasury/Capital @ the big 4

Would be great to get some feedback from you guys :)

Regards,
David

Education & Work

Comments

  • rgr on 29/04/2016 - 19:32
    +7

    dude DO NOT take the IBM position. IBM is just a big shite hole (source: few friends who started as grads there, left after 1 year). you will not move anywhere you want, you will find it hard to get promotions, you're just a number.

    if it's a PWC/deloitte gig, take it and network around to places/projects you want.

    • davidosan on 29/04/2016 - 19:38

      Thats good to hear haha

      Is it easy to reject if you have already signed an offer?

      • oscargamer on 29/04/2016 - 19:45
        +2

        yes, be polite but assertive and explain the situation

      • rgr on 29/04/2016 - 19:59
        +4

        yes, it happens every single year, grads apply for 30 jobs and get offered 2/3 jobs. just say you took up another offer and apologise for the inconvenience, they'll think very little of it.

        • davidosan on 29/04/2016 - 20:23

          thank you for your help! :)

  • pjetson on 29/04/2016 - 20:20

    You say you've signed a contract - what have you agreed to?

    • oscargamer on 29/04/2016 - 20:21
      +1

      irrelevant - if they walk away before starting work, there is no claimable loss to the other party (employer)

      • davidosan on 29/04/2016 - 20:24

        I only signed up to the contract because it was offered to me early march way before any other companies had come along with grad offers.

        I signed it on the last day before the letter of offer expired hence why this issue has arisen

        • oscargamer on 29/04/2016 - 20:34

          it's not an issue, it's a letter and a stamp

    • captobvious on 29/04/2016 - 23:48
      +1

      they will just sign someone else up next in line if you dont want the job.
      No loss to them, big gain to some grad trying to find a job. Win win.

  • [Deactivated] on 29/04/2016 - 20:36
    +3

    Statutory probationary period is six months. Either party can walk away just by being polite, firm, and fair.

  • StewBalls on 29/04/2016 - 20:45
    +1

    Just be honest & upfront with them, I'm sure they've got contingencies in place anyway…

  • shadowarrior on 29/04/2016 - 21:13
    +5

    +1 Don't take the IBM offer. Have tons of friends working/worked there. Mrs used to work there. Its a hell hole!

  • airzone on 29/04/2016 - 23:01
    +1

    I did a short stint at IBM 20 years ago. The experience convinced me to never work in an IT house.

  • eatwell365 on 29/04/2016 - 23:50

    Wonder what the IBM HR director thinks when reading comments from this thread?

  • lolcatss on 29/04/2016 - 23:55

    Does anybody know if you should take a IT graduate job in:

    Big4 vs Telstra??

    • moo on 30/04/2016 - 01:05
      +1

      Big4 if you can stand some hard work 😀

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