Thursday, November 5, 2009

Interviewing is like dating . . .

Win,
I had a question for you. If you have a good interview, and there is even mention of a next meeting. . .and then you don’t hear from them. How long do you wait to reach out? Would you say its hurts the balance of negotiation in any way? Its feels like dating. . .if you call and don’t get a return call.
Curious of your thoughts. Hope all is well.
Paul


Paul,
Generally, unless you have a specific understanding, recontact them between 1-2 weeks of your last conversation. You are calling not because you are a desperate pathetic loser who is totally dependent on the employer's answer, but as an interested professional who sees an opportunity for a great partnership and productive business relationship with a firm you are very interested in. It's all in the attitude and confidence. And as you know from relationships, confidence is the cologne that brings in the mosquitoes!
Win

Thanks, Win. Good point. The tone is - hey I'd love to get to the meetings we discussed. . .your vision is great. . .my skills could be complementary to your plan. . .got it. Paul