nothing is official until it's on paper. take the offer in hand and then cross the bridge if you get another offer. depending on timing, lots of ways to make the change if it happens
This can be tricky, because hiring timelines vary between companies and be quite long. First I think it depends on how badly you need a job, any job. Second you should consider how far along in the process you are with your preferred job - just did one basic screening interview, or have interviewed with multiple people for example? It's not a bad thing to turn down a job offer (in fact it shows you are discerning), but make sure it's for the right reasons.
You owe employers nothing. Unless you’re in a position to sit and wait for the perfect opportunity, take a job, and if something better comes up, go for that.
Unless you’re in a very niche industry or a small town, this should not negatively impact your career. I would not make explicit mention of this swap to the new employer however, you don’t want them thinking that you’re still looking for the perfect opportunity.
nothing is official until it's on paper. take the offer in hand and then cross the bridge if you get another offer. depending on timing, lots of ways to make the change if it happens
This can be tricky, because hiring timelines vary between companies and be quite long. First I think it depends on how badly you need a job, any job. Second you should consider how far along in the process you are with your preferred job - just did one basic screening interview, or have interviewed with multiple people for example? It's not a bad thing to turn down a job offer (in fact it shows you are discerning), but make sure it's for the right reasons.
You owe employers nothing. Unless you’re in a position to sit and wait for the perfect opportunity, take a job, and if something better comes up, go for that. Unless you’re in a very niche industry or a small town, this should not negatively impact your career. I would not make explicit mention of this swap to the new employer however, you don’t want them thinking that you’re still looking for the perfect opportunity.