Requesting An Extension of Deadline To Respond To A Job Offer

In some cases you may need more time than the employer has allowed to make a decision.

• You may ask for an extension; the employer does not have to grant it.

• Make sure you have a good reason for asking for an extension. Are you waiting to hear from another employer about an offer, or are you just hoping to get more interviews?

• Don’t wait until the last minute to ask for an extension; this looks like you don’t think ahead and may indicate that you might behave the same way on the job.

• Be tactful and diplomatic in your wording.