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Post by moneymaven on Jan 27, 2014 1:07:46 GMT -5
I've been keeping you all apprised of my work saga that has seemed to carry on for nearly a year now. I applied for a job that I am totally qualified for, is very close to my house and where I have a lot of industry connections. I cast my net and was contacted by the President of the company. She asked me to come in this past week, however, I was out of town. I offered to do a phone interview or Skype last week, and they replied they'd get back to me when they returned to town themselves. No follow-up came.
I sent an email on Wednesday following up. I restated my enthusiasm for the opportunity and asked when they may be available to meet this week. We exchanged two more emails, then radio silence. No date/time has been set.
Add to the issue that I've been constantly having cell phone problems (due to the provider, not my phone - their admission). I am worried that she may have tried to call and I've missed the communication. I don't want to continue to push, but I also don't want to miss a good opportunity.
How would you proceed? Phone or email? Offer a specific date and time in the next communication?
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Post by Shooby on Jan 27, 2014 2:01:42 GMT -5
Hmmm. I think I would try another phone contact. And if you are having cell problems then tell them that and have them contact you via landline or email. But if you call I would have calender in hand and push to set an interview date.
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Post by moneymaven on Jan 27, 2014 17:24:08 GMT -5
Anyone else have input? I want to tread lightly without being pushy...
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Post by flamingo on Jan 27, 2014 17:39:16 GMT -5
I think it's ok to call and let them know of your continued interest and your cell phone troubles. I'd make sure I had another number to give them as a way to contact you. If they are really interested in you, they will want to know this information. And, if you call and get ahold of someone, saying you are ready to set a date for an interview is fine, but I'd probably go with a soft approach on that. Something like, "Last time we talked you asked if I was available for an interview, and with both of our busy schedules, I know it's been hard to schedule something. I have availability this week or next, is there a day/time that works for best for you?" I don't know if that will help get you an interview/in person meeting, but it probably won't hurt. It may be that there are multiple people who need/want to be part of the interview process and trying to coordinate all of their schedules is taking some time. That doesn't make the wait any easy, though! Good luck!
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Post by moneymaven on Jan 27, 2014 18:33:29 GMT -5
Well good news! I have an interview on Thursday. They called me before I called them
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2014 18:43:55 GMT -5
Congratulations!!! Best of luck at the interview!
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Post by flopsy on Jan 27, 2014 19:39:09 GMT -5
Good luck! Hopefully you don't even have to wait til the end of the interview to snag the job
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Post by raeoflyte on Jan 27, 2014 19:45:43 GMT -5
Great news-good luck! Sent from my ADR6410LVW using proboards
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2014 21:01:36 GMT -5
That's great news Maven!!!
Now you have to either fix or replace your phone LOL.
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Post by moneymaven on Jan 27, 2014 22:10:06 GMT -5
That's great news Maven!!! Now you have to either fix or replace your phone LOL. Agreed! I already called sprint who confirmed its not my actual phone but rather their service. I got $125 in credits (covers two months of my service). My contract is up the end of March so I will switch to Verizon then. Their service is definitely more expensive but I don't care at this point. This has gotten too costly in other ways!
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Post by moneymaven on Jan 30, 2014 20:45:00 GMT -5
Had the interview today and it went awesome! Turns out we shared a great number of small world connections and industry contacts as well. We talked salary and it looks to be between 7-15% increase from current pay and that I should hear back next week for interview two, then personality testing and background check!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2014 20:48:38 GMT -5
That's great Maven! Fingers still crossed! And the shorter commute would be icing on the cake!
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Post by raeoflyte on Jan 30, 2014 21:33:31 GMT -5
That's great news! Sent from my ADR6410LVW using proboards
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Post by Ombud on Jan 30, 2014 23:01:12 GMT -5
Congrats! Now get onto Verizon or ATT!
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Feb 4, 2014 10:24:10 GMT -5
Woohoo!
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Post by moneymaven on Feb 4, 2014 20:59:01 GMT -5
Thanks! Interview #2 confirmed for Friday!
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Post by moneymaven on Feb 7, 2014 22:54:13 GMT -5
Interview #2 was great and I was asked back on the spot for the personality testing and an interview with the owner. Good thing because I just found some more dirty laundry on the current company and I need to get off of this sinking ship ASAP!
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Post by NastyWoman on Feb 8, 2014 0:57:07 GMT -5
Congrats Moneymaven!
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Post by raeoflyte on Feb 8, 2014 8:45:25 GMT -5
That's great-I hope you hear soon!
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Post by moneymaven on Feb 11, 2014 23:54:29 GMT -5
Had the test today and before days end, I was asked back for an interview on Thursday with the owner. Wahoo!
Things are quickly disintegrating at my current place. They plan to layoff 3 people next week. My job is not on the line, but it is not necessary financially.
Go baby go!
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Post by Works4me on Feb 12, 2014 1:00:36 GMT -5
Way to go moneymaven - keep it up!
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Post by mmhmm on Feb 12, 2014 1:20:01 GMT -5
Goodness! How the heck did I miss this thread? This sounds great, maven! You're blowing them away! Yay!
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Post by moneymaven on Feb 12, 2014 15:39:03 GMT -5
Thanks! They called me and bumped my appt from Thursday to today. Works well because I am actually working from home today. Wahoo!!
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Post by moneymaven on Feb 12, 2014 17:20:37 GMT -5
Got the job offer on the spot and talked them up another 7% and an extra week of vacation! Total increase is 16% in salary alone. Discussing bonuses in 1 year and all education and licensure paid for. Wahhooooooo!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2014 17:24:33 GMT -5
You did a fabulous job! And you have a much shorter commute too, right? What's the difference in the commuting time? That's fantastic! ETA: When do you start?
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Post by taz157 on Feb 12, 2014 17:47:38 GMT -5
Congratulations!!
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Post by Jaguar on Feb 12, 2014 17:52:39 GMT -5
Got the job offer on the spot and talked them up another 7% and an extra week of vacation! Total increase is 16% in salary alone. Discussing bonuses in 1 year and all education and licensure paid for. Wahhooooooo!
Dayum that is spectacular, go get em' tiger.
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Post by raeoflyte on Feb 12, 2014 18:01:25 GMT -5
That's awesome! Congrats!!!
Did you give your notice to your current job?
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Post by moneymaven on Feb 12, 2014 23:57:43 GMT -5
You did a fabulous job! And you have a much shorter commute too, right? What's the difference in the commuting time? That's fantastic! ETA: When do you start? thanks! Much shorter. It will go from minimum of 1 hour to 15 min each way. On the days that I take DS to school (3 days a week), it will go from 1.5 hours to 30 min each way. It will be a tremendous improvement! I will give 2 weeks notice, though they may ask me to leave before the two weeks (the last two people who have resigned since January were asked to leave the same week).
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Post by moneymaven on Feb 13, 2014 0:00:51 GMT -5
That's awesome! Congrats!!! Did you give your notice to your current job? Thanks! Not yet, I will do that tomorrow. Still awake trying to think about the best choice of words... you know, other than "you're all bat shit crazy and I don't want to watch this ship sink." I don't think they will take this very well.
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