Two Job Interviews

[SuPaStA]

I have two contract interviews coming up in the next few days.I'm undecided as to which job to take and plan on going to both interviews.

Now my problem is...what if they offer me the first job straight after the interview, can I accept it and then if the other job turns out better reject their offer to take the second job?

When is accepting the job legally binding (ie email saying I accept/signed contract)?

[pmeswani]

I have two contract interviews coming up in the next few days.I'm undecided as to which job to take and plan on going to both interviews.

Now my problem is...what if they offer me the first job straight after the interview, can I accept it and then if the other job turns out better reject their offer to take the second job?

When is accepting the job legally binding (ie email saying I accept/signed contract)?

If you get offered a role, tell whoever it is that made the offer that you need some time to consider the role. If they pressure you, tell them you have another interview lined up and you want to consider all options. If they force your hand, you have to decide whether you want the role or not and walk away from the other interview.

If you do commit, always say "Subject to Contract", that way you can get the contract reviewed for IR35 (if you are that way inclined), go to the other interview and then decide which one you would prefer.

A verbal agreement can be binding in law (depending on various conditions). If you tell the agent that you accept the role by email (without saying "Subject to Contract", it could be deemed as accepting the role regardless of the contract review).

However, don't assume that the 2nd role will have more favourable terms in the contract until it has bee reviewed for IR35.

(PS I know a person can be IR35 caught based on working practices, but am only suggesting a IR35 review on the contract to eliminate the usual issues).

[SuPaStA]

If you get offered a role, tell whoever it is that made the offer that you need some time to consider the role. If they pressure you, tell them you have another interview lined up and you want to consider all options. If they force your hand, you have to decide whether you want the role or not and walk away from the other interview.

If you do commit, always say "Subject to Contract", that way you can get the contract reviewed for IR35 (if you are that way inclined), go to the other interview and then decide which one you would prefer.

A verbal agreement can be binding in law (depending on various conditions). If you tell the agent that you accept the role by email (without saying "Subject to Contract", it could be deemed as accepting the role regardless of the contract review).

However, don't assume that the 2nd role will have more favourable terms in the contract until it has bee reviewed for IR35.

(PS I know a person can be IR35 caught based on working practices, but am only suggesting a IR35 review on the contract to eliminate the usual issues).

Thank you for the advice!

For all I know I won't get either but want to cover all bases.

[PropertyCrashUK]

Usually I find contracts are like buses. You wait ages for one to come along and then you get offered 2 or 3 in a matter of days.

pmeswani has offered good advice.

[pmeswani]

Thank you for the advice!

For all I know I won't get either but want to cover all bases.

If you are that sure you won't get it, then don't bother going to the interviews. You are only preventing someone else who wants them from getting the opportunity of getting interviews for the role.

On a more serious note, go into the interviews that you may get either roles and do your best.