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I applied for a job 3 days ago and today I got an email at 3:00PM that said:
[My name],
Thank you for reaching out with regards to our opening. Is there a time later this week that we could touch bases and discuss the fit.
I responded 15 minutes later with:
Hi [his name],
How does tomorrow at 12:00PM sound?
Thanks
[My name]
I am concerned because the hiring manager hasn't gotten back to me yet.
Why hasn't the hiring manager gotten back to me?
professionalism hiring-process
edited May 20 '15 at 15:07
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closed as off-topic by Jim G., gnat, The Wandering Dev Manager, yochannah, IDrinkandIKnowThings May 19 '15 at 21:49
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- "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – Jim G., gnat, The Wandering Dev Manager, yochannah, IDrinkandIKnowThings
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I applied for a job 3 days ago and today I got an email at 3:00PM that said:
[My name],
Thank you for reaching out with regards to our opening. Is there a time later this week that we could touch bases and discuss the fit.
I responded 15 minutes later with:
Hi [his name],
How does tomorrow at 12:00PM sound?
Thanks
[My name]
I am concerned because the hiring manager hasn't gotten back to me yet.
Why hasn't the hiring manager gotten back to me?
professionalism hiring-process
edited May 20 '15 at 15:07
Elysian Fields♦
96.8k46292449
asked May 19 '15 at 2:36
Me myself and I
3251310
closed as off-topic by Jim G., gnat, The Wandering Dev Manager, yochannah, IDrinkandIKnowThings May 19 '15 at 21:49
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – Jim G., gnat, The Wandering Dev Manager, yochannah, IDrinkandIKnowThings
Does "for the entire day" mean between 3:15 when you sent the email and whenever the hiring manager left work? So at most a couple of work hours?
– Justin Cave
May 19 '15 at 2:43
One day is no time at all. If you haven't heard back in a week, then you could email a reminder to the hiring manager.
– Jane S♦
May 19 '15 at 3:44
Did it occur to you that you gave your employer absolutely no flexibility with respect to date and time? If you did that to me, unless you are an outstanding candidate, that's the last you hear from me.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
May 19 '15 at 11:44
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I made an edit to remove some "tell me what to do" parts and focus on the answerable part.
– Elysian Fields♦
May 20 '15 at 15:08
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I applied for a job 3 days ago and today I got an email at 3:00PM that said:
[My name],
Thank you for reaching out with regards to our opening. Is there a time later this week that we could touch bases and discuss the fit.
I responded 15 minutes later with:
Hi [his name],
How does tomorrow at 12:00PM sound?
Thanks
[My name]
I am concerned because the hiring manager hasn't gotten back to me yet.
Why hasn't the hiring manager gotten back to me?
professionalism hiring-process
edited May 20 '15 at 15:07
Elysian Fields♦
96.8k46292449
asked May 19 '15 at 2:36
Me myself and I
3251310
I applied for a job 3 days ago and today I got an email at 3:00PM that said:
[My name],
Thank you for reaching out with regards to our opening. Is there a time later this week that we could touch bases and discuss the fit.
I responded 15 minutes later with:
Hi [his name],
How does tomorrow at 12:00PM sound?
Thanks
[My name]
I am concerned because the hiring manager hasn't gotten back to me yet.
Why hasn't the hiring manager gotten back to me?
professionalism hiring-process
edited May 20 '15 at 15:07
Elysian Fields♦
96.8k46292449
asked May 19 '15 at 2:36
Me myself and I
3251310
edited May 20 '15 at 15:07
Elysian Fields♦
96.8k46292449
edited May 20 '15 at 15:07
Elysian Fields♦
96.8k46292449
edited May 20 '15 at 15:07
Elysian Fields♦
96.8k46292449
96.8k46292449
asked May 19 '15 at 2:36
Me myself and I
3251310
asked May 19 '15 at 2:36
Me myself and I
3251310
asked May 19 '15 at 2:36
Me myself and I
3251310
3251310
closed as off-topic by Jim G., gnat, The Wandering Dev Manager, yochannah, IDrinkandIKnowThings May 19 '15 at 21:49
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – Jim G., gnat, The Wandering Dev Manager, yochannah, IDrinkandIKnowThings
closed as off-topic by Jim G., gnat, The Wandering Dev Manager, yochannah, IDrinkandIKnowThings May 19 '15 at 21:49
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – Jim G., gnat, The Wandering Dev Manager, yochannah, IDrinkandIKnowThings
Does "for the entire day" mean between 3:15 when you sent the email and whenever the hiring manager left work? So at most a couple of work hours?
– Justin Cave
May 19 '15 at 2:43
One day is no time at all. If you haven't heard back in a week, then you could email a reminder to the hiring manager.
– Jane S♦
May 19 '15 at 3:44
Did it occur to you that you gave your employer absolutely no flexibility with respect to date and time? If you did that to me, unless you are an outstanding candidate, that's the last you hear from me.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
May 19 '15 at 11:44
2
I made an edit to remove some "tell me what to do" parts and focus on the answerable part.
– Elysian Fields♦
May 20 '15 at 15:08
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Does "for the entire day" mean between 3:15 when you sent the email and whenever the hiring manager left work? So at most a couple of work hours?
– Justin Cave
May 19 '15 at 2:43
One day is no time at all. If you haven't heard back in a week, then you could email a reminder to the hiring manager.
– Jane S♦
May 19 '15 at 3:44
Did it occur to you that you gave your employer absolutely no flexibility with respect to date and time? If you did that to me, unless you are an outstanding candidate, that's the last you hear from me.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
May 19 '15 at 11:44
2
I made an edit to remove some "tell me what to do" parts and focus on the answerable part.
– Elysian Fields♦
May 20 '15 at 15:08
Does "for the entire day" mean between 3:15 when you sent the email and whenever the hiring manager left work? So at most a couple of work hours?
– Justin Cave
May 19 '15 at 2:43
Does "for the entire day" mean between 3:15 when you sent the email and whenever the hiring manager left work? So at most a couple of work hours?
– Justin Cave
May 19 '15 at 2:43
One day is no time at all. If you haven't heard back in a week, then you could email a reminder to the hiring manager.
– Jane S♦
May 19 '15 at 3:44
One day is no time at all. If you haven't heard back in a week, then you could email a reminder to the hiring manager.
– Jane S♦
May 19 '15 at 3:44
Did it occur to you that you gave your employer absolutely no flexibility with respect to date and time? If you did that to me, unless you are an outstanding candidate, that's the last you hear from me.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
May 19 '15 at 11:44
Did it occur to you that you gave your employer absolutely no flexibility with respect to date and time? If you did that to me, unless you are an outstanding candidate, that's the last you hear from me.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
May 19 '15 at 11:44
2
2
I made an edit to remove some "tell me what to do" parts and focus on the answerable part.
– Elysian Fields♦
May 20 '15 at 15:08
I made an edit to remove some "tell me what to do" parts and focus on the answerable part.
– Elysian Fields♦
May 20 '15 at 15:08
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Why hasn't the hiring manager gotten back to me?
"Later this week" to me implies... later in the week, not "tomorrow in less than 5 business hours from now."
Don't make the one option only 21 hours total - and only 5ish in the workday - after the initial email was sent. Most people in management positions get a ton of email and don't necessarily read every email immediately.
Also, never give someone only one option in a situation like this, especially if that option is in the middle of a common lunch hour. More options allows a better chance of connecting early and avoiding playing Go-Fish over the time.
What would work better is something like:
Hi,
I would love to! I am available at any of the following times:
- Tuesday, 9am-12pm, 4:30pm - 6pm
- Wednesday, 12pm-6pm
- Friday, 3pm - 6pm
Let me know if one of those times will work!
answered May 19 '15 at 2:43
Elysian Fields♦
96.8k46292449
+1, could also phrase a range, such as "Monday morning" or "Wednesday afternoon".
– Edwin Lambregts
May 19 '15 at 12:28
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@EdwinLambregts I think the biggest issue with that is "what does afternoon mean?" For some people who leave at 330, afternoon is "12-330" but for people who leave at 530 then it might be "12 - 530." Best to be specific (same with mornings).
– Elysian Fields♦
May 19 '15 at 13:44
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1 Answer
1
active
oldest
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1 Answer
1
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
11
down vote
accepted
Why hasn't the hiring manager gotten back to me?
"Later this week" to me implies... later in the week, not "tomorrow in less than 5 business hours from now."
Don't make the one option only 21 hours total - and only 5ish in the workday - after the initial email was sent. Most people in management positions get a ton of email and don't necessarily read every email immediately.
Also, never give someone only one option in a situation like this, especially if that option is in the middle of a common lunch hour. More options allows a better chance of connecting early and avoiding playing Go-Fish over the time.
What would work better is something like:
Hi,
I would love to! I am available at any of the following times:
- Tuesday, 9am-12pm, 4:30pm - 6pm
- Wednesday, 12pm-6pm
- Friday, 3pm - 6pm
Let me know if one of those times will work!
answered May 19 '15 at 2:43
Elysian Fields♦
96.8k46292449
+1, could also phrase a range, such as "Monday morning" or "Wednesday afternoon".
– Edwin Lambregts
May 19 '15 at 12:28
1
@EdwinLambregts I think the biggest issue with that is "what does afternoon mean?" For some people who leave at 330, afternoon is "12-330" but for people who leave at 530 then it might be "12 - 530." Best to be specific (same with mornings).
– Elysian Fields♦
May 19 '15 at 13:44
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
11
down vote
accepted
Why hasn't the hiring manager gotten back to me?
"Later this week" to me implies... later in the week, not "tomorrow in less than 5 business hours from now."
Don't make the one option only 21 hours total - and only 5ish in the workday - after the initial email was sent. Most people in management positions get a ton of email and don't necessarily read every email immediately.
Also, never give someone only one option in a situation like this, especially if that option is in the middle of a common lunch hour. More options allows a better chance of connecting early and avoiding playing Go-Fish over the time.
What would work better is something like:
Hi,
I would love to! I am available at any of the following times:
- Tuesday, 9am-12pm, 4:30pm - 6pm
- Wednesday, 12pm-6pm
- Friday, 3pm - 6pm
Let me know if one of those times will work!
answered May 19 '15 at 2:43
Elysian Fields♦
96.8k46292449
+1, could also phrase a range, such as "Monday morning" or "Wednesday afternoon".
– Edwin Lambregts
May 19 '15 at 12:28
1
@EdwinLambregts I think the biggest issue with that is "what does afternoon mean?" For some people who leave at 330, afternoon is "12-330" but for people who leave at 530 then it might be "12 - 530." Best to be specific (same with mornings).
– Elysian Fields♦
May 19 '15 at 13:44
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
11
down vote
accepted
up vote
11
down vote
accepted
Why hasn't the hiring manager gotten back to me?
"Later this week" to me implies... later in the week, not "tomorrow in less than 5 business hours from now."
Don't make the one option only 21 hours total - and only 5ish in the workday - after the initial email was sent. Most people in management positions get a ton of email and don't necessarily read every email immediately.
Also, never give someone only one option in a situation like this, especially if that option is in the middle of a common lunch hour. More options allows a better chance of connecting early and avoiding playing Go-Fish over the time.
What would work better is something like:
Hi,
I would love to! I am available at any of the following times:
- Tuesday, 9am-12pm, 4:30pm - 6pm
- Wednesday, 12pm-6pm
- Friday, 3pm - 6pm
Let me know if one of those times will work!
answered May 19 '15 at 2:43
Elysian Fields♦
96.8k46292449
Why hasn't the hiring manager gotten back to me?
"Later this week" to me implies... later in the week, not "tomorrow in less than 5 business hours from now."
Don't make the one option only 21 hours total - and only 5ish in the workday - after the initial email was sent. Most people in management positions get a ton of email and don't necessarily read every email immediately.
Also, never give someone only one option in a situation like this, especially if that option is in the middle of a common lunch hour. More options allows a better chance of connecting early and avoiding playing Go-Fish over the time.
What would work better is something like:
Hi,
I would love to! I am available at any of the following times:
- Tuesday, 9am-12pm, 4:30pm - 6pm
- Wednesday, 12pm-6pm
- Friday, 3pm - 6pm
Let me know if one of those times will work!
answered May 19 '15 at 2:43
Elysian Fields♦
96.8k46292449
answered May 19 '15 at 2:43
Elysian Fields♦
96.8k46292449
answered May 19 '15 at 2:43
Elysian Fields♦
96.8k46292449
answered May 19 '15 at 2:43
Elysian Fields♦
96.8k46292449
96.8k46292449
+1, could also phrase a range, such as "Monday morning" or "Wednesday afternoon".
– Edwin Lambregts
May 19 '15 at 12:28
1
@EdwinLambregts I think the biggest issue with that is "what does afternoon mean?" For some people who leave at 330, afternoon is "12-330" but for people who leave at 530 then it might be "12 - 530." Best to be specific (same with mornings).
– Elysian Fields♦
May 19 '15 at 13:44
suggest improvements |Â
+1, could also phrase a range, such as "Monday morning" or "Wednesday afternoon".
– Edwin Lambregts
May 19 '15 at 12:28
1
@EdwinLambregts I think the biggest issue with that is "what does afternoon mean?" For some people who leave at 330, afternoon is "12-330" but for people who leave at 530 then it might be "12 - 530." Best to be specific (same with mornings).
– Elysian Fields♦
May 19 '15 at 13:44
+1, could also phrase a range, such as "Monday morning" or "Wednesday afternoon".
– Edwin Lambregts
May 19 '15 at 12:28
+1, could also phrase a range, such as "Monday morning" or "Wednesday afternoon".
– Edwin Lambregts
May 19 '15 at 12:28
1
1
@EdwinLambregts I think the biggest issue with that is "what does afternoon mean?" For some people who leave at 330, afternoon is "12-330" but for people who leave at 530 then it might be "12 - 530." Best to be specific (same with mornings).
– Elysian Fields♦
May 19 '15 at 13:44
@EdwinLambregts I think the biggest issue with that is "what does afternoon mean?" For some people who leave at 330, afternoon is "12-330" but for people who leave at 530 then it might be "12 - 530." Best to be specific (same with mornings).
– Elysian Fields♦
May 19 '15 at 13:44
suggest improvements |Â
Does "for the entire day" mean between 3:15 when you sent the email and whenever the hiring manager left work? So at most a couple of work hours?
– Justin Cave
May 19 '15 at 2:43
One day is no time at all. If you haven't heard back in a week, then you could email a reminder to the hiring manager.
– Jane S♦
May 19 '15 at 3:44
Did it occur to you that you gave your employer absolutely no flexibility with respect to date and time? If you did that to me, unless you are an outstanding candidate, that's the last you hear from me.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
May 19 '15 at 11:44
2
I made an edit to remove some "tell me what to do" parts and focus on the answerable part.
– Elysian Fields♦
May 20 '15 at 15:08