pimmo2000

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I'm considering sending a follow up email enquiring about a time frame for a decision.

Clearly I don't want to seem pushy, but more enthusiastic ..

Any thoughts on

a, if I should ?
b, what I would say ?
c, how would you feel as an employer if someone did this ?

I am very eager to take on this role and don't want to give the wrong impression.

Its the only question I forgot to ask in Interview.

chocolate_o_brian

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Pimmo, I would suggest doing what I do when/after I have handed in an application or filled out an online one. Simply write a couple of notes on a bit of paper and construe them into sentances. Then ring up and politely ask to speak to whoever is dealing with the application, or in your scenario, interview. Then as you have pre-construed notes, you won't end up blurting out 3 things at the same time.

I would personally always ring up as option one, email, letter is option 2.

HTH

pimmo2000

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Phone goes to answer service ...

Matteeboy

Pimmo - go for it - you won't sound pushy at all.
Could go down the "I have other opportunities but am keen to take this one further" route so you sound keen but not desperate.

pimmo2000

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Don't want to give them a reason not to hire me

Any thoughts on how to word it ?

chocolate_o_brian

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In that case, leave a short message making your contact details clear and precise. I've done it myself this week just gone.

My cousin works for a management firm called Bullocks who basically employ 2 companies (Farrendales and Complete joinery). He has several contacts, and a possible job came up for me. Within 20 mins of finding out about it, I was in an interview. So you can imagine it was total element of suprise, I.e. had nothing prepared or ironed and didn't even have chance to have a shave.

Played totally by ear and told the guy what he wanted to hear - simple as. Just a case of seeing whether the job I applied for will be created (complicated), but in the meantime I ring up a couple times a week just to talk to the guy and see what progress is on the cards. Even if I leave a voicemail on his mobile... and he's said he appreciates it as he deals with lots of different folk so needs to reminder. See where I'm coming from.

Matteeboy

Leave a message saying the above then send an email saying much the same thing.

Dear Interviewing Bloke/Lady,

Thanks for your time on [DATE] - I feel the interview went well and although exploring other opportunities, I am keen to establish when a decision might be made as to whether I have been successful.

Yours sincerely,

Pimmo

chocolate_o_brian

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Aye, a combination of both would look really well on your part. I wouldn't personally mention about other opportunities as to me that would suggest a possible lack of employee loyalty. A course I attended with regards to interview techniques and how to apply yourself kinda guides you away from mentioning other opportunities for the above reason. Something to do with making the prospective employer think you are 100% focused on only their vacancy.

It may be bollocks, but seems to be working for me.

Either way a bit from pot 'a' and a bit from pot 'b' should see you right Pimmo.

Matteeboy

Most of my interviews have been for quite salesy jobs where you have to be quite pushy/confident.
I guess it means I respond well to that sort of interviewee.

I've just found it a cringe in the past when people appear to be grovelling for a job.

chocolate_o_brian

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Definitely a good point and worth mentioned Matt. It does depend on the type of job you're applying for. I suppose sales orientated positions would certainly require more of the natural killer instinct, but for something like what I have applied for in the past, a more subtle progressive touch is required.

what sort of position is it you have gone for Pimmo?

urban

iTrader: (1)

Personally a phone call simply stating that you neglected to ask at interview time, but could you give me an indication blah blah blah........................

Thats fine in my book.

Whats not fine in my book is a person calling you up asking if they could be shown round the building etc - happened with last post advertised.

Whats also not fine is a person making demands because of special circumstances.


Shaun

pimmo2000

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Thoughts ?

Hi ****,

With regards to the **** interview, I neglected to enquire about a time frame as to when a decision would be made.

Although again I am in no way trying to rush the process, I would be grateful (if possible) if you could let me know.

Thanks again for your time and I look forward to hearing from you.

Pimmo


****

I say again, as when I sent my application I requested an acknowledgement as it was the 2nd time I'd sent it. When I didn't get one, after a week I emailed basically saying I was still interested and wanted to pass my CV over again.. they replied saying they had email issues and then rang me the next day.

pimmo2000

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Sent it .. what harm can it do :S

Jerome

I wouldn't contact them again once the interview is over. Unless you went through an agency, when you can contact the agent to ask questions afterwards etc (I'll assume you didn't go through an agent).

I would regard someone who contacts me after an interview, to chase up a time frame etc, as one or more of pushy, desperate or impatient.

I would wonder if the candidate would be like that when they started work.

I interviewed someone recently, and some of the questions he had at the interview alone made me think he'd be a pain to supervise.

When he found out (through the recruitment agent) that he hadn't got the job, he rang up to ask why. That was final confirmation that my instinct was right and I made the correct decision not to hire.

Even though I seem to be on my own here in thinking your shouln't make further contact, it does show that you can never tell how the potential hirer will react.

For instance, a CV with a typo will always go straight in the bin - even for the slightest little mistook. Some people are more tolerant though.

Whatever you do, it won't speed up the process. If they are interviewing more candidates over a couple of weeks, it may take a while to find out anyway.

Lesson you can take from this, is to right all your questions down and make sure you ask them in the interview next time.

Awaits someone to point out my typos...

Jerome

Too late...damn my slow typing!

Matteeboy

Pimmo - not great English - I neglected to enquire about a time frame as to when a decision would be made. but otherwise okay.

Jerome - even the slightest mistook?!!

Jerome

LOL. Deliberate ones don't count...

Matteeboy

I can add the ones I think weren't deliberate if you'd like?
But about to go for a cycle...!

Jerome

No it's all right thanks, you toodle off for a cycle ride!