nobody's girl Posted June 3, 2009 Posted June 3, 2009 I recently applied for a job that I would love to have. Two hours after I emailed my resume they called to tell me I wasn't what they were looking for to fill the position. Okay, no problem. A week later they called to tell me that the applications they're currently getting are crappy so they'd be willing to talk to me. So, if you were in my position, would you call them back after they pretty much inferred that I'm the best of a lousy lot of applicants?
Trialbyfire Posted June 3, 2009 Posted June 3, 2009 I like that they responded at all but the way they responded, isn't a smart idea and makes no sense. The norm would be a paraphrased, thank you for your submission and they will keep your resume on file. The question is, how badly do you need a job and what have you got to lose, by going to the interview and seeing what they have to offer? If you don't like the company, you can always say "no", if they offer you the position. It will also give you some further interview experience.
BUENG1 Posted June 3, 2009 Posted June 3, 2009 I recently applied for a job that I would love to have. Two hours after I emailed my resume they called to tell me I wasn't what they were looking for to fill the position. Okay, no problem. A week later they called to tell me that the applications they're currently getting are crappy so they'd be willing to talk to me. So, if you were in my position, would you call them back after they pretty much inferred that I'm the best of a lousy lot of applicants? Are you currently employed? It depends I guess, how do you feel you can do the job?
Author nobody's girl Posted June 3, 2009 Author Posted June 3, 2009 Forgot to mention that the job would be a total change in career and is located over 2,000 miles from where I currently live in an area I've never been to and where I don't know a single person. I am currently employed, but hate my job and career.
Neutrino Posted June 3, 2009 Posted June 3, 2009 Hi NG, if you are interested in this job - ignore your feelings and decide on logic. Go to an interview, you are in a good position to negotiate them paying for at least a part of your living costs (so you can keep your home and not pay double rent). You already know they can not find anyone else, and you can always say you would like to try out a bit before giving up your home and moving for good - you can use their own reason - since they already told you they were not sure you were the right person....
green_tea Posted June 3, 2009 Posted June 3, 2009 If it's a total change in career for you, I'm guessing you have no experience? Which might be why they weren't interested in you to begin with? If you're looking to change careers then this seems like a good opportunity.. you also say you hate your current job and would love this one. As long as it's a fairly secure job I'd go for it if I was you.
Lucky_One Posted June 3, 2009 Posted June 3, 2009 A job you'd love to have? A job so inviting that you were willing to move that far? Heck yeah, I'd talk to them. You weren't the perfect fit - happens all the time. They are running out of options, and they see that you appear trainable and willing and intelligent enough to be able to become what they need. They may not be the most tactful, but they actually paid you a pretty nice compliment. Being considered smart enough to change and flexible enough to fit in an unfamiliar niche is a GOOD thing!
Lucky_One Posted June 3, 2009 Posted June 3, 2009 PS. Since this position would require a considerable moving experience (costly, time consuming, a pain in the ass), do try to negotiate for a larger-than-typical-severance-for-position-and-time-in-grade. Like, if this industry and employment level typically would award 3 months severance in case of termination, then you may want to ask for 6 months severance to offset moving issues. Asking for living expenses would be good, but that is typically upper management/director level sort of stuff. That extra 3 months severance may be enough to also convince them to be a bit more lenient on you during any training period; they don't want to incur the expense of letting you go, and so they are a bit more understanding if it takes longer than they hope for you to acclimate to an entirely new positionm since there is already a reasonable (hopefully slight!) expectation on both sides that this job may NOT be a perfect fit for you based on your prior experience levels.
BUENG1 Posted June 3, 2009 Posted June 3, 2009 I recently applied for a job that I would love to have. Two hours after I emailed my resume they called to tell me I wasn't what they were looking for to fill the position. Okay, no problem. A week later they called to tell me that the applications they're currently getting are crappy so they'd be willing to talk to me. So, if you were in my position, would you call them back after they pretty much inferred that I'm the best of a lousy lot of applicants? Also I wouldn't assume that they just didn't get any applicants they liked and then they talk to you. It's just as likely that the department head or whoever is hiring for the position has changed and he is more willing to hire, less experienced candidates or that the personnel in the office you work has changed so that their are more experienced and it is easy to train someone less experienced.
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