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A reruiter contacted me and the last line of his email was:
Let me know if you have any interest in taking this conversation to the next step - hope to hear from you soon.
While emailing him back, what should I ask him?
should I ask him to schedule a phone call? Or is it too pushy?
Should I ask him what the next steps are? (I think it might be too weak a response, and while trying to sound least sexist here, I'm a guy and in my experience, weak responses are not taken in positive light professionally)
interviewing recruitment email
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A reruiter contacted me and the last line of his email was:
Let me know if you have any interest in taking this conversation to the next step - hope to hear from you soon.
While emailing him back, what should I ask him?
should I ask him to schedule a phone call? Or is it too pushy?
Should I ask him what the next steps are? (I think it might be too weak a response, and while trying to sound least sexist here, I'm a guy and in my experience, weak responses are not taken in positive light professionally)
interviewing recruitment email
asked Aug 5 '15 at 2:01
CalZone
1285
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It's hard to understand the context without the rest of the email (please don't share that here), but if the conversation was about a job then it's not unreasonable to ask what the next steps entail. I think you're possibly overthinking the "weak response" bit :)
– Jane S♦
Aug 5 '15 at 2:08
2
Sales 101 is end with an open question to get a response. "Yes what is the next step"
– paparazzo
Aug 5 '15 at 2:08
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@JaneS Still I can give brief background, the recruiter contacted me for a job opportunity. And yes, overthinking is my curse in general :-)
– CalZone
Aug 5 '15 at 2:15
5
The guy is a cold-calling email recruiter. They are not picky. His thoughts on getting a reply from you are never going to be "Hmm, a weak response. I might not follow up with him" they are going to be "Whoopee! Someone replied to me! Where's my keyboard?".
– DJClayworth
Aug 5 '15 at 3:33
@DJClayworth hahaha. That's epic. I'm used to ignoring such emails. This was from a bigger company, though he seems to be just cold calling, I still want to apply for this job. Hence asked the question.
– CalZone
Aug 5 '15 at 4:29
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up vote
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up vote
5
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A reruiter contacted me and the last line of his email was:
Let me know if you have any interest in taking this conversation to the next step - hope to hear from you soon.
While emailing him back, what should I ask him?
should I ask him to schedule a phone call? Or is it too pushy?
Should I ask him what the next steps are? (I think it might be too weak a response, and while trying to sound least sexist here, I'm a guy and in my experience, weak responses are not taken in positive light professionally)
interviewing recruitment email
asked Aug 5 '15 at 2:01
CalZone
1285
A reruiter contacted me and the last line of his email was:
Let me know if you have any interest in taking this conversation to the next step - hope to hear from you soon.
While emailing him back, what should I ask him?
should I ask him to schedule a phone call? Or is it too pushy?
Should I ask him what the next steps are? (I think it might be too weak a response, and while trying to sound least sexist here, I'm a guy and in my experience, weak responses are not taken in positive light professionally)
interviewing recruitment email
asked Aug 5 '15 at 2:01
CalZone
1285
edited Aug 5 '15 at 2:12
asked Aug 5 '15 at 2:01
CalZone
1285
asked Aug 5 '15 at 2:01
CalZone
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asked Aug 5 '15 at 2:01
CalZone
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1285
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It's hard to understand the context without the rest of the email (please don't share that here), but if the conversation was about a job then it's not unreasonable to ask what the next steps entail. I think you're possibly overthinking the "weak response" bit :)
– Jane S♦
Aug 5 '15 at 2:08
2
Sales 101 is end with an open question to get a response. "Yes what is the next step"
– paparazzo
Aug 5 '15 at 2:08
1
@JaneS Still I can give brief background, the recruiter contacted me for a job opportunity. And yes, overthinking is my curse in general :-)
– CalZone
Aug 5 '15 at 2:15
5
The guy is a cold-calling email recruiter. They are not picky. His thoughts on getting a reply from you are never going to be "Hmm, a weak response. I might not follow up with him" they are going to be "Whoopee! Someone replied to me! Where's my keyboard?".
– DJClayworth
Aug 5 '15 at 3:33
@DJClayworth hahaha. That's epic. I'm used to ignoring such emails. This was from a bigger company, though he seems to be just cold calling, I still want to apply for this job. Hence asked the question.
– CalZone
Aug 5 '15 at 4:29
 |Â
show 1 more comment
2
It's hard to understand the context without the rest of the email (please don't share that here), but if the conversation was about a job then it's not unreasonable to ask what the next steps entail. I think you're possibly overthinking the "weak response" bit :)
– Jane S♦
Aug 5 '15 at 2:08
2
Sales 101 is end with an open question to get a response. "Yes what is the next step"
– paparazzo
Aug 5 '15 at 2:08
1
@JaneS Still I can give brief background, the recruiter contacted me for a job opportunity. And yes, overthinking is my curse in general :-)
– CalZone
Aug 5 '15 at 2:15
5
The guy is a cold-calling email recruiter. They are not picky. His thoughts on getting a reply from you are never going to be "Hmm, a weak response. I might not follow up with him" they are going to be "Whoopee! Someone replied to me! Where's my keyboard?".
– DJClayworth
Aug 5 '15 at 3:33
@DJClayworth hahaha. That's epic. I'm used to ignoring such emails. This was from a bigger company, though he seems to be just cold calling, I still want to apply for this job. Hence asked the question.
– CalZone
Aug 5 '15 at 4:29
2
2
It's hard to understand the context without the rest of the email (please don't share that here), but if the conversation was about a job then it's not unreasonable to ask what the next steps entail. I think you're possibly overthinking the "weak response" bit :)
– Jane S♦
Aug 5 '15 at 2:08
It's hard to understand the context without the rest of the email (please don't share that here), but if the conversation was about a job then it's not unreasonable to ask what the next steps entail. I think you're possibly overthinking the "weak response" bit :)
– Jane S♦
Aug 5 '15 at 2:08
2
2
Sales 101 is end with an open question to get a response. "Yes what is the next step"
– paparazzo
Aug 5 '15 at 2:08
Sales 101 is end with an open question to get a response. "Yes what is the next step"
– paparazzo
Aug 5 '15 at 2:08
1
1
@JaneS Still I can give brief background, the recruiter contacted me for a job opportunity. And yes, overthinking is my curse in general :-)
– CalZone
Aug 5 '15 at 2:15
@JaneS Still I can give brief background, the recruiter contacted me for a job opportunity. And yes, overthinking is my curse in general :-)
– CalZone
Aug 5 '15 at 2:15
5
5
The guy is a cold-calling email recruiter. They are not picky. His thoughts on getting a reply from you are never going to be "Hmm, a weak response. I might not follow up with him" they are going to be "Whoopee! Someone replied to me! Where's my keyboard?".
– DJClayworth
Aug 5 '15 at 3:33
The guy is a cold-calling email recruiter. They are not picky. His thoughts on getting a reply from you are never going to be "Hmm, a weak response. I might not follow up with him" they are going to be "Whoopee! Someone replied to me! Where's my keyboard?".
– DJClayworth
Aug 5 '15 at 3:33
@DJClayworth hahaha. That's epic. I'm used to ignoring such emails. This was from a bigger company, though he seems to be just cold calling, I still want to apply for this job. Hence asked the question.
– CalZone
Aug 5 '15 at 4:29
@DJClayworth hahaha. That's epic. I'm used to ignoring such emails. This was from a bigger company, though he seems to be just cold calling, I still want to apply for this job. Hence asked the question.
– CalZone
Aug 5 '15 at 4:29
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As in the comments, I think you are overthinking this :)
If you were discussing a role then the recruiter is confirming that you are ready to move on to the "next step" which is probably applying for the job. You could respond by asking something like:
Hi, Thanks for communicating with me. I am definitely interested in the position, and would like to apply. So how do we proceed from here? If you like, we could have a chat on the phone to discuss the steps forward.
Kind regards, CalZone
Or of course if you aren't interested, tell him no thanks otherwise :)
answered Aug 5 '15 at 2:54
Jane S♦
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Thank you! I sent him something similar. I just wish my real name was as cool as Calzone. 😎
– CalZone
Aug 5 '15 at 4:27
3
I know, I wish my real name was as cool as Jane! Oh wait, it is Jane... :)
– Jane S♦
Aug 5 '15 at 4:29
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This is easy. The recruiter is trying to invite you to an interview or an engagement, which I assume the next step.
It will be your prerogative whether you want the interview to be over the phone, formally personal, or sometimes Skype if you live offshore.
Hope this helps.
answered Aug 5 '15 at 2:29
regularslasher
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2 Answers
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oldest
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2 Answers
2
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
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up vote
4
down vote
accepted
As in the comments, I think you are overthinking this :)
If you were discussing a role then the recruiter is confirming that you are ready to move on to the "next step" which is probably applying for the job. You could respond by asking something like:
Hi, Thanks for communicating with me. I am definitely interested in the position, and would like to apply. So how do we proceed from here? If you like, we could have a chat on the phone to discuss the steps forward.
Kind regards, CalZone
Or of course if you aren't interested, tell him no thanks otherwise :)
answered Aug 5 '15 at 2:54
Jane S♦
40.8k17125159
1
Thank you! I sent him something similar. I just wish my real name was as cool as Calzone. 😎
– CalZone
Aug 5 '15 at 4:27
3
I know, I wish my real name was as cool as Jane! Oh wait, it is Jane... :)
– Jane S♦
Aug 5 '15 at 4:29
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
4
down vote
accepted
As in the comments, I think you are overthinking this :)
If you were discussing a role then the recruiter is confirming that you are ready to move on to the "next step" which is probably applying for the job. You could respond by asking something like:
Hi, Thanks for communicating with me. I am definitely interested in the position, and would like to apply. So how do we proceed from here? If you like, we could have a chat on the phone to discuss the steps forward.
Kind regards, CalZone
Or of course if you aren't interested, tell him no thanks otherwise :)
answered Aug 5 '15 at 2:54
Jane S♦
40.8k17125159
1
Thank you! I sent him something similar. I just wish my real name was as cool as Calzone. 😎
– CalZone
Aug 5 '15 at 4:27
3
I know, I wish my real name was as cool as Jane! Oh wait, it is Jane... :)
– Jane S♦
Aug 5 '15 at 4:29
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
4
down vote
accepted
up vote
4
down vote
accepted
As in the comments, I think you are overthinking this :)
If you were discussing a role then the recruiter is confirming that you are ready to move on to the "next step" which is probably applying for the job. You could respond by asking something like:
Hi, Thanks for communicating with me. I am definitely interested in the position, and would like to apply. So how do we proceed from here? If you like, we could have a chat on the phone to discuss the steps forward.
Kind regards, CalZone
Or of course if you aren't interested, tell him no thanks otherwise :)
answered Aug 5 '15 at 2:54
Jane S♦
40.8k17125159
As in the comments, I think you are overthinking this :)
If you were discussing a role then the recruiter is confirming that you are ready to move on to the "next step" which is probably applying for the job. You could respond by asking something like:
Hi, Thanks for communicating with me. I am definitely interested in the position, and would like to apply. So how do we proceed from here? If you like, we could have a chat on the phone to discuss the steps forward.
Kind regards, CalZone
Or of course if you aren't interested, tell him no thanks otherwise :)
answered Aug 5 '15 at 2:54
Jane S♦
40.8k17125159
edited Aug 5 '15 at 3:13
answered Aug 5 '15 at 2:54
Jane S♦
40.8k17125159
answered Aug 5 '15 at 2:54
Jane S♦
40.8k17125159
answered Aug 5 '15 at 2:54
Jane S♦
40.8k17125159
40.8k17125159
1
Thank you! I sent him something similar. I just wish my real name was as cool as Calzone. 😎
– CalZone
Aug 5 '15 at 4:27
3
I know, I wish my real name was as cool as Jane! Oh wait, it is Jane... :)
– Jane S♦
Aug 5 '15 at 4:29
suggest improvements |Â
1
Thank you! I sent him something similar. I just wish my real name was as cool as Calzone. 😎
– CalZone
Aug 5 '15 at 4:27
3
I know, I wish my real name was as cool as Jane! Oh wait, it is Jane... :)
– Jane S♦
Aug 5 '15 at 4:29
1
1
Thank you! I sent him something similar. I just wish my real name was as cool as Calzone. 😎
– CalZone
Aug 5 '15 at 4:27
Thank you! I sent him something similar. I just wish my real name was as cool as Calzone. 😎
– CalZone
Aug 5 '15 at 4:27
3
3
I know, I wish my real name was as cool as Jane! Oh wait, it is Jane... :)
– Jane S♦
Aug 5 '15 at 4:29
I know, I wish my real name was as cool as Jane! Oh wait, it is Jane... :)
– Jane S♦
Aug 5 '15 at 4:29
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
3
down vote
This is easy. The recruiter is trying to invite you to an interview or an engagement, which I assume the next step.
It will be your prerogative whether you want the interview to be over the phone, formally personal, or sometimes Skype if you live offshore.
Hope this helps.
answered Aug 5 '15 at 2:29
regularslasher
612
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
3
down vote
This is easy. The recruiter is trying to invite you to an interview or an engagement, which I assume the next step.
It will be your prerogative whether you want the interview to be over the phone, formally personal, or sometimes Skype if you live offshore.
Hope this helps.
answered Aug 5 '15 at 2:29
regularslasher
612
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
This is easy. The recruiter is trying to invite you to an interview or an engagement, which I assume the next step.
It will be your prerogative whether you want the interview to be over the phone, formally personal, or sometimes Skype if you live offshore.
Hope this helps.
answered Aug 5 '15 at 2:29
regularslasher
612
This is easy. The recruiter is trying to invite you to an interview or an engagement, which I assume the next step.
It will be your prerogative whether you want the interview to be over the phone, formally personal, or sometimes Skype if you live offshore.
Hope this helps.
answered Aug 5 '15 at 2:29
regularslasher
612
answered Aug 5 '15 at 2:29
regularslasher
612
answered Aug 5 '15 at 2:29
regularslasher
612
answered Aug 5 '15 at 2:29
regularslasher
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It's hard to understand the context without the rest of the email (please don't share that here), but if the conversation was about a job then it's not unreasonable to ask what the next steps entail. I think you're possibly overthinking the "weak response" bit :)
– Jane S♦
Aug 5 '15 at 2:08
2
Sales 101 is end with an open question to get a response. "Yes what is the next step"
– paparazzo
Aug 5 '15 at 2:08
1
@JaneS Still I can give brief background, the recruiter contacted me for a job opportunity. And yes, overthinking is my curse in general :-)
– CalZone
Aug 5 '15 at 2:15
5
The guy is a cold-calling email recruiter. They are not picky. His thoughts on getting a reply from you are never going to be "Hmm, a weak response. I might not follow up with him" they are going to be "Whoopee! Someone replied to me! Where's my keyboard?".
– DJClayworth
Aug 5 '15 at 3:33
@DJClayworth hahaha. That's epic. I'm used to ignoring such emails. This was from a bigger company, though he seems to be just cold calling, I still want to apply for this job. Hence asked the question.
– CalZone
Aug 5 '15 at 4:29