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jettie


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So, I did a phone interview for a position on the East Coast (I'm in California).  It went really well and at the end of the interview, asked if I could start in 30 days.  Yay!  I told them I would need a few days to think about it.  

I called them the following week telling them that I'm still extremely interested but wondering if they had any flexibility regarding the start in 30 days.  I got a call back (a voicemail - I was in a meeting) saying said they were really happy to hear back from me and yes, there was some flexibility.  She (the manager) was working from home b/c her daughter was sick so I called her at homes (as requested) and ended up  leaving a voicemail on their family answering machine asking her to call me back (this was last friday).  I left her another message on Tuesday at her office number.  Still haven't heard back. 

What's the deal?  Do I call and leave another message?  Do they just not want to hire me anymore?  I'm somewhat concerned because I'm leaving to go out of the country for a week and a half next week and I don't want to miss the opportunity.



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Suasoria


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Maybe you could reach her by email? She may just have more pressing issues than your start date - since it's a ways off maybe she's just got other priorities.


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jettie


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I would email her but we actually haven't established email communication. The only communication I've had is with her via phone.

I actually do have her email address from my current position (because we've done work with the organization), however, I'd feel odd emailing her since she never provided it to me in that context. Its a government civilian position if that makes any difference.



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Boots


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I would still email her, explaining that you are excited about the new position and want to make sure you touch base before you leave the country. I wouldn't leave another voicemail.

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pollyjean23


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Boots wrote:

I would still email her, explaining that you are excited about the new position and want to make sure you touch base before you leave the country. I wouldn't leave another voicemail.



I agree with Boots.  The "leaving-the-country" situation provides you with a good excuse to make one last try.



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kenzie


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^ I agree.

Also, how did you manage to get an interview from across the country? I've been trying for two years and the only thing I get is e-mails that say, 'let us know when you live here.' I can't even get an interview in Philly or NYC since I'm not in the right zip code. So frustrating! I'd love to hear how you did it!

I hope you can get in touch with her and get this worked out!

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jettie


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Thanks for the advice. I will either call or email Monday before I leave to go out of town. Hopefully I'll get some resolution before I leave.

Kenzie - I think it was a combo of a few things. I've been working in a very speciliazed field and I had every qualfication on the job posting. Also, I also included my parents address on my resume (who live in the area of the job) as well as my california address. Maybe that helped?

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Def call and email on the same day, it can't hurt and if they want you to start working there, I don't think they'd consider it too forward.

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kenzie


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jettie wrote:

Thanks for the advice. I will either call or email Monday before I leave to go out of town. Hopefully I'll get some resolution before I leave.

Kenzie - I think it was a combo of a few things. I've been working in a very speciliazed field and I had every qualfication on the job posting. Also, I also included my parents address on my resume (who live in the area of the job) as well as my california address. Maybe that helped?



I bet the address did the trick (which isn't to say you aren't qualified, just that you're qualified AND in the right zip code). I've definitely applied for several jobs where I meet every qualification, but they still call me or email me and tell me to let them know when I live there. I have some friends in NYC and I might try using their address when looking for a job there. Maybe that will help?

But again, congrats and I hope it works out for you and this new job.



-- Edited by kenzie on Saturday 31st of October 2009 08:57:38 AM

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