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Old 16-12-2014, 08:37 PM
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Nik,

Congrats on your new role in Company A!
To your question, my advice would be to drop Company B a note along the following lines instead:
#1 Thank them for giving you the opportunity to interview with them
#2 However, you have already received another offer and will be starting work next week
#3 You advise that you would appreciate it if you can keep in touch with the hiring manager as you love the work that they do.
#4 If there should be other opportunities in the future where they are in need of creative talent, they can feel free to get in touch with you as well.

There are a couple of reasons why responding this way can be advantageous for you:
- Your career is a marathon so your reputation is everything, especially when you consider that every industry can be relatively small one with a few key players, especially the creative industry which you are in. If you give Company B the impression that once and if they offer you the role, you are willing to quit Company A, it may give them the wrong impression about your integrity and that strategy could easily backfire on you.

- With #1 and #2, you are providing them an update on your situation in a professional manner.

- With #3, you are creating a way for you to continue networking with them for the right reasons, that you like the work they do. Flattering them in a sincere way will appeal to most people and keep you at the top of their mind.

- With #4, you are subtly positioning yourself as creative talent, which enhances your perceived value, while reiterating in a non-desperate way that you are open to working with them in future.

Hope that helps!

Lynn

Last edited by LynnYSG; 16-12-2014 at 08:41 PM.
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