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Topic: job interview etiquette question
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| Gabby De Vries | Posted – 4/10/2008 11:17:17 PM | show profile | email poster Hi, I have a weird situation. I have until April 15th to choose between two grad schools, which are neck-and-neck as far as I'm concerned. My husband, a newspaper reporter, had an interview last week for a job at the newspaper in one of the two cities. It would be a good-paying job at a large, independently owned paper. They flew him out there, put him up in a hotel, and paid him as a freelancer to write a trial story, which they published yesterday with almost no editing. As far as we know, they have not actually posted the job--they called him in after he applied for another job they'd already filled. Since his interview, we haven't heard anything, apart from a brief email asking about his availability. My question is, would it be a bad idea for him to email them to explain the situation and politely inquire about where they are in the decision-making process? Or would that be too pushy? If we have reason to believe they plan to hire him, I would obviously choose the school in that city. If not, the other city might offer better job opportunities for him. Sorry to write a book here. Any advice is much appreciated. |
| pzach | Posted – 4/11/2008 1:49:41 AM | show profile I wouldn't explain your reasons for enquiring, but you can enquire where they are in their decision making, I'd say that's fair. ------ ------ Great new music every day! www.returnticketmusic.com |
| snappiness | Posted – 4/11/2008 11:38:35 AM | show profile I don't see any reason why he can't tell them, "I need to make a decision by April 15, where are you on your timeline in the hiring process?" |
| Gabby De Vries | Posted – 4/11/2008 7:53:11 PM | show profile Thanks for the advice! |
| joyeuxnoelle | Posted – 4/12/2008 3:43:05 AM | show profile I think very politely explaining the situation sounds fine. If they want you they won't be offended. If they aren't willing to accommodate you, then you have your answer. |
