It sounds like an enviable position to be in but having two job offers on the table can be a very stressful process. As the candidate, you will be pressured to make a decision quickly, by one or both parties, and often not when all the facts are clear.  And with the recession now behind us and talent attraction at the top of most agendas, I am finding myself having to coach and counsel candidates through this situation more and more often.

Earlier this year I had one person with four offers on the table. We both learned a lot through the process that I think will be helpful to share. Here are some tips if you find yourself juggling multiple offers:

1. Keep calm and focus on the end result - getting the best fit job for you.

2. Be transparent - make sure you let all parties know that you have two (or more) offers to consider, and share the details.  This is easiest when you have a recruitment consultant representing you but if you are dealing direct you will have to be your own agent.

3. Understand your motivations - before there are two offers on the table I ask my candidates to consider this as a likely possibility and prepare themselves to make a decision.  Look at the pros and cons and determine what will be the deciding factors for you - is it money, the chance to progress, role remit, flexibility, location, benefits etc?

4. Prepare yourself - anticipate what your answer would be if given an ultimatum.

5. Ask for time - this is a major life decision and it is acceptable to ask for a moment to consider…  You may find the company with the offer signed