Tip #1 - Expressing Gratitude

After getting a job offer, the first thing you should do is to appreciate this opportunity. Appreciating and reiterating how much you want to join the company reassures the hiring manager know you are the right person for the job. An employer may reconsider their offer if they feel hesitation or lack of appreciation on your part. It is best to let your prospective employer know that although you’re excited about the offer, you need some time to make a decision.

Tip #2 - Asking About a Response Deadline

After getting an offer from a company, you should ask the deadline you are meant to respond. This way, you can determine if the period an employer is giving you is enough to make a decision or if you need more time.

Tip #3 - Asking Questionss

Asking a hiring manager questions can help with stalling a job offer. Usually, the hiring manager will have to take some time to get back to you when you ask questions, thus, giving you more time to consider the offer before making a decision. Furthermore, asking questions help you understand the position better, solidifying your decision.

You can ask the hiring manager questions about vacations, sick leave, salary, retirement plan, and benefits. It is also advisable that you ask questions about work flexibility, workplace culture, and commute times.

Tip #4 - Asking for A Written Job Offer

After getting an offer, do not hesitate to request an official written job offer letter. The offer letter should include the job title, salary, and expected date of resumption. Asking for a writing job offer letter can help you stall for a couple of days.

Tip #5 - Responding in Writing to The Job Offer

Telling the recruiter that you need time to write an acceptance letter in response to the job offer is a professional way of stalling. Although verbally accepting a job offer is good, writing is better. When you verbally accept a job offer, you are not giving yourself enough time to weigh the pros and cons of the position.

Requesting for time to write a response to a job offer gives you additional time to review other job offers, compare salaries, and make your decision.

Bonus Tip - Giving the Employer a Legitimate Reason for Delaying

You can minimize the risk of losing a job offer even if you need more find by approaching the hiring manager directly, giving them legitimate reasons for delaying. You can let them know that you are waiting to hear back from other companies; however, you shouldn’t make the employer feel like a backup choice. The best approach will be to tell the hiring manager that you’re in the middle of interviews with multiple companies, and you’ll like to see it through before making a decision.

You can also inform the hiring manager that you need to review the offer with an employment lawyer. You must be sincere and honest with whatever reason you’re giving the hiring manager.