I have an offer from a pre-IPO company with a deadline to accept tomorrow. I just heard from Google that they will be sending my interview feedback to the hiring committee early next week. What are the odds of getting rejected by the hiring committee? I don’t want to turn down an offer and then have the hiring committee reject me. What should I do? I can try asking for an offer deadline extension but I doubt I will get it. Also, what does the hiring committee look for? Code quality? Bugs in your code?
You'll be surprised though by how companies are willing to give offer extensions. Doesn't always work, but when you tell them that you want time to make an informed decision after receiving all offers, companies usually should give you additional time
I’ll try, but no guarantees :)
If the startup wants to hire you, they will extend the deadline.
How big is the startup? Having been on the hiring side of one it’s likely they’re more desperate than Google is.
200-ish people, but quite big and well know (unicorn). I’m worried the recruiter from there is on Blind and will see this if I actually name the company :)
Also, if the hiring committee approves me, does that guarantee that I will get an offer? Like, is it safe to turn down my other offer if I get an approval from the hiring committee, or are there more hurdles to cross after that?
50%. You either get hired OR you don't.
Thanks. If the hiring committee approves me, does that guarantee that I will get an offer? Like, is it safe to turn down my other offer if I get an approval from the hiring committee, or are there more hurdles to cross after that?
Jokes aside, there are no guarantees. After hiring committee there is VP approval and there is a slim chance they might disapprove. I would say 7% chance or less. When I was in your shoes I asked to do team matching and get VP approval out of the way before comp negotiation. I would stall with the other offer until you VP rejection is no longer a possibility. Quora had a nice post about this
42.6%
Always remember a chicken in hand is better than waiting for a dozen eggs to hatch. In the capitalistic world secure your options first then think about imaginary bridges you may burn. A company wont think twice before letting you go if their direction changes or you are not a profitable venture for them. You are the only one who will think for yourself My advice accept start up and wait for hc. If Google offer is good explain this to the start up and tell them you are forced to decide and you decided what worked best for you at decision time
Fully agree; at this point you don’t have the Google offer yet. The startup is the best option you have. So go with that now. If Google gives a better offer, take that down the line. This happens all the time!
So you’re suggesting that I accept the startup offer and renege if I get an offer from Google and decide to go there? Will that not burn bridges?
Your odds of rejection are 100%
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I was rejected by Hiring committee and asked to apply again after 6 months
Thanks. Good to know.