So I had an interview last Thursday for a Business/Technical writer for an IT company. I thought it went well. She said I should hear back within a week, but if not, I could contact her. I emailed the lady who interviewed me the complimentary email thank you note the day after (everyone says to do that). Should I send another email tomorrow asking if I got the job? It sucks waiting, and I can't anymore. Some people have told me you should be very persistent, while others have told me that could ruin your chances.

I start Kmart on Friday, so I need to know, because that's the last thing I want to do on Earth, and it feels like my life is depending on this job. Or I will be doomed to work in a goddamned department store.

Would this be appropriate: "Hi, I was wondering if there would be a second round of interviews and if the hiring manager would like to read a sample of my work. Thank you".

I'd email her tomorrow and just ask if she has any updates because you have other options that have already offered you a job that are waiting to hear from you.

Quote from: PSU on February 04, 2015, 01:46:17 PM

I'd email her tomorrow and just ask if she has any updates because you have other options that have already offered you a job that are waiting to hear from you.

Alright sounds good. I hate being in this position where you're waiting for one good job while another one already accepted you...

Yeah I been there, it sucks.

What psy said pretty much sums it up.

She said contact her in a week anyway.

I know, but I'm not sure what language to use..

"Hi I was wondering if I was hired for the job." Asking that just doesn't seem that professional.

Or, "Is there going to be a second round of interviews?"

Eh, I'll probably think of something.

Quote from: OysteinAarseth on February 04, 2015, 01:55:38 PM

What psy said pretty much sums it up.

She said contact her in a week anyway.

I know, but I'm not sure what language to use..

"Hi I was wondering if I was hired for the job." Asking that just doesn't seem that professional.

Or, "Is there going to be a second round of interviews?"

Eh, I'll probably think of something.

"Greetings, I would like to inquire into the possibility of my application being accepted"

She said within a week, so I'd wait at least a week before you start sending emails.

oi you busty ass son of a bitch gimmie the job or set me head


if it's been seven days, contact here

Greetings -redacted-

I interviewed for the business writer position last Thursday. I enjoyed talking with you and believe that I could serve -redacted- Systems well because of my writing skills, love for technology, and strong work ethic. You had mentioned that I would hear back within a week regarding my application. I am emailing to check on the hiring process. I am wondering if there will be a second round of interviews, and also if the hiring manger would like to read a sample of my writing. Thank you. Best regards,

-redacted

It's good, but I would cut out "I would gladly send one", because it kind of ruins the sentence structure and doesn't sound very professional.

Quote from: RomanGladiator on February 05, 2015, 09:59:26 AM

Greetings -redacted-

I interviewed for the business writer position last Thursday. I enjoyed talking with you and believe that I could serve -redacted- Systems well because of my writing skills, love for technology, and strong work ethic. You had mentioned that I would hear back within a week regarding my application. I am emailing to check on the hiring process. I am wondering if there will be a second round of interviews, and also if the hiring manger would like to read a sample of my writing. Thank you. Best regards,

-redacted

It's good, but I would cut out "I would gladly send one", because it kind of ruins the sentence structure and doesn't sound very professional.

Okay. Yeah, that does sound a little silly. Sounds better with that cut out.

Quote from: RomanGladiator on February 05, 2015, 10:09:38 AM

Quote from: Numb Digger on February 05, 2015, 10:01:38 AM

Quote from: RomanGladiator on February 05, 2015, 09:59:26 AM

Greetings -redacted-

I interviewed for the business writer position last Thursday. I enjoyed talking with you and believe that I could serve -redacted- Systems well because of my writing skills, love for technology, and strong work ethic. You had mentioned that I would hear back within a week regarding my application. I have sent this email to check on the hiring process. I am wondering if there will be a second round of interviews, and also if the hiring manger would like to read a sample of my writing. Thank you. Best regards,

-redacted

It's good, but I would cut out "I would gladly send one", because it kind of ruins the sentence structure and doesn't sound very professional.

Okay. Yeah, that does sound a little silly. Sounds better with that cut out.

It sounds pretty solid now, but I might change the "I am sending this email" part to "I have sent this email to check on the hiring process", because you used "I am" in the sentence afterwards.

Maybe I'll just cut that sentence, it seems unneeded and self explanatory- of course that's why I'm sending the email...

"We are still interviewing and had a lot more applicants than anticipated. Contact me again if you don't hear from me next week"

Well, looks like tomorrow I will be working for Kmart. Oh boy! No wonder I watched 30 movies last month, to escape this crap life. No friends, no gf...but I can go without those. All I want is a good job.