Last Saturday, I had a long conversation (about an hour and a half) with the president of a company that I'm very interested in working for. He was very interested in me in becoming their Business Development Director for Texas. We left it at he was having meetings with his partners on Monday and Tuesday and that we'd talk later in the week. I haven't heard anything yet and, mostly because I REALLY want out of my current job, am getting antsy. What is too soon for me to contact him if I haven't heard from him?
Was that just conversations or did you put in your application formally? Also, it seems like he is "thinking" about it. Don't push him to finish thinking about it, like Yonkers said. I'm wondering what gave you the impression that he was "very interested", as you say. Just agreeing with you on things, or verbally saying he wants you there? Also, what was his demeanor when answering your questions? That could be a clue as to how probable it will be that you'll get the gig. GOOD LUCK with that.
I was emailed to weeks by an HR recruiter at an investment firm for an accounting position. She said they reviewed my résumé and were interested and that the hiring manager would soon give me a call. Fast forward 2 weeks still no call so I emailed her yesterday and she was pleased that I was following up and the manager has been traveling so that's why they haven't been able to give me a call. My question is, how often should I be following up with the HR person? Once a week? Every other week?
It was via a connection I have to their company. They weren't formally looking for this position. He contacted me and we went so far as to discuss the logistics of the job (salary, commissions, etc) and it was a matter of discussing it with his 2 partners. Based on how the conversation went and how he reacted to my questions and answers, I'm going to be very shocked not to get an offer.
Well both companies I have applied for have sent me offers. Now the I need to decide which one, something I've already done, and figure out how I'm going to tell my borther in law I'm leaving his company.
That's certainly a good problem to have. Congrats and good luck. Wish I could say the same. Heard back from the company I mentioned above and they had decided to put their plans to move into Texas on hold. At least, that was the bs line they gave me. Like I said in my earlier post, based on the conversation I had with the guy, I was pretty shocked I didn't get the offer.
Job Search Tip of the Day October 1, 2012 Conduct Internet searches for job search tips to get various perspectives, such as this publication from EMC: http://www.emc.com/collateral/article/100-job-search-tips.pdf Dan Dorotik, Nationally Certified Resume Writer; President, 100PercentResumes www.100percentresumes.com / contact@100percentresumes.com / 806-783-9900
Maybe too late for this- I was out of town through today. But I would say have your 15-second speech ready ("I am a sales professional who has exceeded quotas for each employer over the past 13 years, and I know I can do the same with NAME OF COMPANY."- something like that). Also, be confident without being overly so. At this point, it's all about what you can do for them- so no discussion of salary, hours, working conditions, etc. at this point- if they do ask you "Do you have any questions for me?" you can answer with something like, "Yes. What are your expectations for me?" And maybe ask them about their set-up, if you haven't already discussed that. What technologies/systems they use, general project timeframes, etc. Just things that are pertinent to the job you will be performing.
I would still follow up with a thank-you letter for their time- and wish their company all the best in its future endeavors. They are not used to receiving a thank-you letter/email following a rejection, so you do the unexpected and thank them for having considered you. Your natural tendency is to say "the hell with them"- don't. It's possible, although unlikely, that they really did put the move on hold. And that's the only thing you can go by, no matter how much you feel what the real deal was. Send him/them a short, but nice, thank you letter/email. I've had clients do this and have the company come back to them a year later with lucrative- or at least decent- follow-up job offers.
CCorn- hilarious, but true. I swear, this happened to a client of mine a few years ago. Forgot to charge the cell and he didn't have a landline, either. Phone died 1/2 way into the interview. Sometimes, the best advice is obvious, but needs to be said. With your permission, I am borrowing your tip.
Job Search Tip of the Day October 2, 2012 (thank you for CCorn for the idea on this one) Make sure that your cell phone is fully charged before you engage in a phone interview- and that you are in an area with good reception if you are outside your home. Dan Dorotik, Nationally Certified Resume Writer; President, 100PercentResumes www.100percentresumes.com / contact@100percentresumes.com / 806-783-9900
Never gave you my permission! I'm sending my team of German lawyers on you. Anyways I need to balls up and put in my notice at my current job.
Job Search Tip of the Day October 3, 2012 If a company's website or a recruiter's materials mention "competencies," use that word in your cover letter. Otherwise, refer to "skills" instead of "competencies." From Cover Letters for Dummies, 3rd Edition. Dan Dorotik, Nationally Certified Resume Writer; President, 100PercentResumes www.100percentresumes.com / contact@100percentresumes.com / 806-783-9900
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dan...I received an email response from the recruiter for one position asking my salary requirements. How do you handle this when you have no idea what range they might be in? I've researched them through all the different sites (glassdoor, payscale, etc). While I'm not interested in making less than I am now, I don't want to price myself out of at least an interview.
