S2 is graduating in May and has started the job search. For the past 2 summers, he has interned at a company in our home city (DC). At the end of last summer, he had a very positive talk with them about a potential position after graduation. They didn’t completely commit but wanted him to touch-base, etc.
Several weeks ago, he attended the job fair at his university and as a result, got an interview from a similar company but in a different city. Interview went well and he got an offer. He has 30 days to make a decision. Although he is thrilled to have received an offer (was not expecting it at all), he really wants to be here in DC but hates to turn down any job.
He is now drafting an email to the summer internship place - touching base, etc. Is it wise to tell them about the other job offer? He does not want to appear pushy but wants to make it clear he would much rather work with them. The job he was offered and his potential job at summer internship place would be virtually identical.
Any experience/thoughts?