question about applying for multiple jobs

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Specializes in Cardiac.

I know this is not a negative thing but its a position i have found myself in and am unsure what to do about it! I really want to work in critical care. I interviewed for a GN job on a Med/Tele unit about 2 weeks ago and had not heard back from them and in the meantime i received a call from another hospital to set up a interview for a GN ICU position. I got a call today offering me a position on the Med/Tele unit, however i have an interview already schedule for wednesday for the ICU! I asked them when they needed an answer for the Med/Tele job and they said by the end of the day Tuesday. How should i approach this situation? Should i talk to the director of the Med/Tele unit and tell her about the other interview and ask if i can have a decision to her by Friday? Should i just call the place i have an interview at and tell them thank you for the offer i have already accepted another position? I cant just let one position go for the opportunity of another position so im not sure what to do! Any advice would be great!

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In this job market, I would accept the first offer and go to the second interview. If the second interview doesn't produce an offer, you still have a job. If it does and you like it better, you can accept their offer and politely rescind your acceptance of the first offer. I'd never tell a manager at a place that offered me a job to "hold that thought, I have another interview." This job market for new grads is extemely tough so don't put all your eggs in one basket!

Good luck.

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Specializes in Telehealth, Hospice and Palliative Care.

You are a lucky duck!

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In this job market, I would accept the first offer and go to the second interview. If the second interview doesn't produce an offer, you still have a job. If it does and you like it better, you can accept their offer and politely rescind your acceptance of the first offer. I'd never tell a manager at a place that offered me a job to "hold that thought, I have another interview." This job market for new grads is extemely tough so don't put all your eggs in one basket!

Good luck.

This is my exact same advice. Accept the first offer and attend the second interview. Take it from there. Good luck.

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Specializes in Cardiac, Derm, OB.

I agree with both posters and find myself in a familiar position.

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do you mind if i ask what are you are applying in? just trying to decide if it's time to relocate... :)

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sorry i meant to ask what area are you applying for jobs in?

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