If your first job offer is not from the company you really want to work for, go ahead and take the job so you can use it as leverage against the company you really want to work for.

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Accepting a job offer primarily as leverage for another opportunity can be unethical and may damage your professional reputation if the companies communicate or if you renege on your acceptance. It's better to communicate openly with your preferred employer about your situation or continue to seek other opportunities.

If Your First Job Offer Is Not from the Company