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I received an email from the founder of a tech startup about meeting for coffee and discussing some openings at his company. He is experienced, the company sounds interesting, but I am 99% certain that I won't leave my job situation at this time. I would like to meet him, however, because I'd like to exercise my networking and interviewing skills.
I am currently working as a freelance software contractor, and I run a small software company with a business partner. I am planning to spend at least another ~6 months building my small business before considering a job change. I would be open, however, to working on a part-time or contract basis, without committing to a full-time permanent position.
Should I mention to this startup founder that I am not interested in a job, or only interested in contract work? How far should I go with the interview? Should I give him a resume at the meeting?
I am curious to apply just to see the offer I would get (if any), and to improve my interviewing/networking skills. But I don't want to waste his time or burn bridges.
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I received an email from the founder of a tech startup about meeting for coffee and discussing some openings at his company. He is experienced, the company sounds interesting, but I am 99% certain that I won't leave my job situation at this time. I would like to meet him, however, because I'd like to exercise my networking and interviewing skills.
I am currently working as a freelance software contractor, and I run a small software company with a business partner. I am planning to spend at least another ~6 months building my small business before considering a job change. I would be open, however, to working on a part-time or contract basis, without committing to a full-time permanent position.
Should I mention to this startup founder that I am not interested in a job, or only interested in contract work? How far should I go with the interview? Should I give him a resume at the meeting?
I am curious to apply just to see the offer I would get (if any), and to improve my interviewing/networking skills. But I don't want to waste his time or burn bridges.
interviewing new-job freelancing networking
asked Apr 30 '16 at 3:52
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I received an email from the founder of a tech startup about meeting for coffee and discussing some openings at his company. He is experienced, the company sounds interesting, but I am 99% certain that I won't leave my job situation at this time. I would like to meet him, however, because I'd like to exercise my networking and interviewing skills.
I am currently working as a freelance software contractor, and I run a small software company with a business partner. I am planning to spend at least another ~6 months building my small business before considering a job change. I would be open, however, to working on a part-time or contract basis, without committing to a full-time permanent position.
Should I mention to this startup founder that I am not interested in a job, or only interested in contract work? How far should I go with the interview? Should I give him a resume at the meeting?
I am curious to apply just to see the offer I would get (if any), and to improve my interviewing/networking skills. But I don't want to waste his time or burn bridges.
interviewing new-job freelancing networking
asked Apr 30 '16 at 3:52
mrNiceGuy
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I received an email from the founder of a tech startup about meeting for coffee and discussing some openings at his company. He is experienced, the company sounds interesting, but I am 99% certain that I won't leave my job situation at this time. I would like to meet him, however, because I'd like to exercise my networking and interviewing skills.
I am currently working as a freelance software contractor, and I run a small software company with a business partner. I am planning to spend at least another ~6 months building my small business before considering a job change. I would be open, however, to working on a part-time or contract basis, without committing to a full-time permanent position.
Should I mention to this startup founder that I am not interested in a job, or only interested in contract work? How far should I go with the interview? Should I give him a resume at the meeting?
I am curious to apply just to see the offer I would get (if any), and to improve my interviewing/networking skills. But I don't want to waste his time or burn bridges.
interviewing new-job freelancing networking
asked Apr 30 '16 at 3:52
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asked Apr 30 '16 at 3:52
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As you interested and might consider working with him now or in few months, I would advice you to meet with him and discuss your situation during the coffee meeting, being perfectly honest with your current situation and your expectations.
As a freelancer it is really important that you develop you network, moreover if you might consider changing job in a few months.
answered May 2 '16 at 14:54
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You can reply to his email and tell him what you said here. Something like
Thanks for reaching out. The company and position you describe sound interesting. However, I cannot commit to a full-time position. I'm open to working part-time or on a contract basis. If this is something you are interested in exploring let me know.
This way you don't waste his time (or yours) and no bridges are burned.
answered Apr 30 '16 at 4:57
jcm
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(+1) Perfect. That is the exact message I write in the above scenario :)
– Dawny33
Apr 30 '16 at 10:30
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And you should consider that the founder is also interested in who you might know that would be interested in working for them. That is a part of networking as well, being a broader benefit to your network as well as theirs.
– Jon Custer
May 2 '16 at 14:18
Yes, that is a good point.
– jcm
May 2 '16 at 14:28
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If you say No upfront , he will either cancel it or cut it short. You want to be diplomatic and tactful. Let him know your skills. If he is impressed , he will press you as to what you are looking for . Be vague e.g Looking for challenges/good salary etc. Always say " I will think it over and get back to you" if pressed against the wall. Never commit. You can ask him as to what his co offers for a guy of your experience ( general ballpark) and say it can help you in making decisions.
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3 Answers
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As you interested and might consider working with him now or in few months, I would advice you to meet with him and discuss your situation during the coffee meeting, being perfectly honest with your current situation and your expectations.
As a freelancer it is really important that you develop you network, moreover if you might consider changing job in a few months.
answered May 2 '16 at 14:54
CMorgane42
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up vote
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As you interested and might consider working with him now or in few months, I would advice you to meet with him and discuss your situation during the coffee meeting, being perfectly honest with your current situation and your expectations.
As a freelancer it is really important that you develop you network, moreover if you might consider changing job in a few months.
answered May 2 '16 at 14:54
CMorgane42
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suggest improvements |Â
up vote
1
down vote
accepted
up vote
1
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As you interested and might consider working with him now or in few months, I would advice you to meet with him and discuss your situation during the coffee meeting, being perfectly honest with your current situation and your expectations.
As a freelancer it is really important that you develop you network, moreover if you might consider changing job in a few months.
answered May 2 '16 at 14:54
CMorgane42
712
As you interested and might consider working with him now or in few months, I would advice you to meet with him and discuss your situation during the coffee meeting, being perfectly honest with your current situation and your expectations.
As a freelancer it is really important that you develop you network, moreover if you might consider changing job in a few months.
answered May 2 '16 at 14:54
CMorgane42
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answered May 2 '16 at 14:54
CMorgane42
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answered May 2 '16 at 14:54
CMorgane42
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answered May 2 '16 at 14:54
CMorgane42
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up vote
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You can reply to his email and tell him what you said here. Something like
Thanks for reaching out. The company and position you describe sound interesting. However, I cannot commit to a full-time position. I'm open to working part-time or on a contract basis. If this is something you are interested in exploring let me know.
This way you don't waste his time (or yours) and no bridges are burned.
answered Apr 30 '16 at 4:57
jcm
543410
1
(+1) Perfect. That is the exact message I write in the above scenario :)
– Dawny33
Apr 30 '16 at 10:30
3
And you should consider that the founder is also interested in who you might know that would be interested in working for them. That is a part of networking as well, being a broader benefit to your network as well as theirs.
– Jon Custer
May 2 '16 at 14:18
Yes, that is a good point.
– jcm
May 2 '16 at 14:28
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up vote
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You can reply to his email and tell him what you said here. Something like
Thanks for reaching out. The company and position you describe sound interesting. However, I cannot commit to a full-time position. I'm open to working part-time or on a contract basis. If this is something you are interested in exploring let me know.
This way you don't waste his time (or yours) and no bridges are burned.
answered Apr 30 '16 at 4:57
jcm
543410
1
(+1) Perfect. That is the exact message I write in the above scenario :)
– Dawny33
Apr 30 '16 at 10:30
3
And you should consider that the founder is also interested in who you might know that would be interested in working for them. That is a part of networking as well, being a broader benefit to your network as well as theirs.
– Jon Custer
May 2 '16 at 14:18
Yes, that is a good point.
– jcm
May 2 '16 at 14:28
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up vote
14
down vote
up vote
14
down vote
You can reply to his email and tell him what you said here. Something like
Thanks for reaching out. The company and position you describe sound interesting. However, I cannot commit to a full-time position. I'm open to working part-time or on a contract basis. If this is something you are interested in exploring let me know.
This way you don't waste his time (or yours) and no bridges are burned.
answered Apr 30 '16 at 4:57
jcm
543410
You can reply to his email and tell him what you said here. Something like
Thanks for reaching out. The company and position you describe sound interesting. However, I cannot commit to a full-time position. I'm open to working part-time or on a contract basis. If this is something you are interested in exploring let me know.
This way you don't waste his time (or yours) and no bridges are burned.
answered Apr 30 '16 at 4:57
jcm
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answered Apr 30 '16 at 4:57
jcm
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answered Apr 30 '16 at 4:57
jcm
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answered Apr 30 '16 at 4:57
jcm
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543410
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(+1) Perfect. That is the exact message I write in the above scenario :)
– Dawny33
Apr 30 '16 at 10:30
3
And you should consider that the founder is also interested in who you might know that would be interested in working for them. That is a part of networking as well, being a broader benefit to your network as well as theirs.
– Jon Custer
May 2 '16 at 14:18
Yes, that is a good point.
– jcm
May 2 '16 at 14:28
suggest improvements |Â
1
(+1) Perfect. That is the exact message I write in the above scenario :)
– Dawny33
Apr 30 '16 at 10:30
3
And you should consider that the founder is also interested in who you might know that would be interested in working for them. That is a part of networking as well, being a broader benefit to your network as well as theirs.
– Jon Custer
May 2 '16 at 14:18
Yes, that is a good point.
– jcm
May 2 '16 at 14:28
1
1
(+1) Perfect. That is the exact message I write in the above scenario :)
– Dawny33
Apr 30 '16 at 10:30
(+1) Perfect. That is the exact message I write in the above scenario :)
– Dawny33
Apr 30 '16 at 10:30
3
3
And you should consider that the founder is also interested in who you might know that would be interested in working for them. That is a part of networking as well, being a broader benefit to your network as well as theirs.
– Jon Custer
May 2 '16 at 14:18
And you should consider that the founder is also interested in who you might know that would be interested in working for them. That is a part of networking as well, being a broader benefit to your network as well as theirs.
– Jon Custer
May 2 '16 at 14:18
Yes, that is a good point.
– jcm
May 2 '16 at 14:28
Yes, that is a good point.
– jcm
May 2 '16 at 14:28
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If you say No upfront , he will either cancel it or cut it short. You want to be diplomatic and tactful. Let him know your skills. If he is impressed , he will press you as to what you are looking for . Be vague e.g Looking for challenges/good salary etc. Always say " I will think it over and get back to you" if pressed against the wall. Never commit. You can ask him as to what his co offers for a guy of your experience ( general ballpark) and say it can help you in making decisions.
answered Apr 30 '16 at 4:47
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If you say No upfront , he will either cancel it or cut it short. You want to be diplomatic and tactful. Let him know your skills. If he is impressed , he will press you as to what you are looking for . Be vague e.g Looking for challenges/good salary etc. Always say " I will think it over and get back to you" if pressed against the wall. Never commit. You can ask him as to what his co offers for a guy of your experience ( general ballpark) and say it can help you in making decisions.
answered Apr 30 '16 at 4:47
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up vote
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up vote
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If you say No upfront , he will either cancel it or cut it short. You want to be diplomatic and tactful. Let him know your skills. If he is impressed , he will press you as to what you are looking for . Be vague e.g Looking for challenges/good salary etc. Always say " I will think it over and get back to you" if pressed against the wall. Never commit. You can ask him as to what his co offers for a guy of your experience ( general ballpark) and say it can help you in making decisions.
answered Apr 30 '16 at 4:47
Learner_101
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If you say No upfront , he will either cancel it or cut it short. You want to be diplomatic and tactful. Let him know your skills. If he is impressed , he will press you as to what you are looking for . Be vague e.g Looking for challenges/good salary etc. Always say " I will think it over and get back to you" if pressed against the wall. Never commit. You can ask him as to what his co offers for a guy of your experience ( general ballpark) and say it can help you in making decisions.
answered Apr 30 '16 at 4:47
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answered Apr 30 '16 at 4:47
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