Rejecting an internship offer after accepting it.
I recently received an offer from Company A, and they gave me a deadline to accept. The role is good and I’m grateful for the opportunity, but Company B, which I also prefer due to proximity, reached out to me again and might proceed with another interview/selection process.
My concern is this: would it be unprofessional if I accept Company A’s offer first, but later back out if I get accepted by Company B? I don’t want to burn bridges or appear unethical, but at the same time, I also don’t want to lose Company A’s offer while waiting for a decision from Company B.
For context, this is for an internship/OJT, and I’m still trying to decide what would be best for my career growth. Company B is more aligned with the name/industry I’m aiming for, while Company A already gave me a sure offer.
Has anyone been in the same situation? What would be the best and most professional way to handle this?