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When they offer you the position, you can say "When do you need a decision from me?" If they say that they need an answer immediately, then you need to be prepared to give them an answer. Keep in mind the old adage "A bird in hand is worth two in the bush". This isn't an easy economy for attaining a job. If the job meets your salary requirements,sounds like it will provide good experience, and you felt comfortable with the people you met, then you would probably want to take the job that is offered if they need an answer right away. Once you commit to that job though, you should follow through.
I had applied for two internal positions in my corporation. I interviewed for one and accepted the position. The last day in old position, the other one called for an interview. I said "I'm sorry, I've already accepted a position at (building name) and I start on Monday". After I was at my new job for a while, I told my supervisor about the other interview offer and he said "Boy am I glad you didn't do that. We had a guy start a few months before we hired you and he gave his two week notice on his first day". A company puts a lot of time and effort (which equals money) into hiring someone so if you accept a position, you need to remain committed to the job. You never burn your bridges. You never know when you'll see those people again and they WILL remember you.
Dee
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