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Accepting an offer while waiting to hear back from other firms - bad etiquette?

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Most recent answer on Apr 01, 2022

gave the best answer on Apr 01, 2022

Hi there, I'm sorry but how can you possibly think it's not bad etiquette? You just said the MBA program said it was bad etiquette, that HR would not be happy (and you could get blacklisted), and I'm sure you understand ... (read entire answer)

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Renege offer from McKinsey

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Most recent answer on Mar 09, 2022

gave the best answer on Mar 08, 2022

It should work more or less like this:- If you renegue to accept an offer from the competition, it's bad.- If you NEED to renegue because you have a valid personal reason, then it's something they understand. Of course, ... (read entire answer)

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Taking a new offer after having accepted one

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Most recent answer on Jul 13, 2021

Anonymous B gave the best answer on Jul 12, 2021

Had to do this recently, so I can share my thought process and the feedback I recieved when I had a similar question 1) If you have no doubt the second offer is the better offer for you, the only question remains how ... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey Offer & Delay in Graduation

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Most recent answer on Jun 29, 2021

gave the best answer on Jun 28, 2021

Hi there, So glad to hear that you received an offer and that we were able to help! Don't worry...everything will be fine here. Think about it: All the other firms were fine with this, so why wouldn't McKinsey be? (an ... (read entire answer)

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Opinion: Accepting an offer and turning it down afterwards - any downsides?

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Most recent answer on May 21, 2021

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gave the best answer on May 19, 2021

Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience

Hey, This is fine and does happen. Just make sure you end on a positive (and apologetic) note with the firm. Dont leave them with any mis-understanding as you never know how paths may cross in future. All the best.

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Can a firm cancel your offer before your start?

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Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Nov 19, 2020

Firms often include clauses in offers that make them conditional - things like Force Majeur (e.g. COVID), red flags in the background check (i.e. you lied on your CV) and sometimes even more broader reasons would allow ... (read entire answer)

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