How Can I Ask a Potential Interviewer to Speed up Process?

sauce2k on 30/10/2014 - 18:17

Hi guys,

I received a verbal job offer from Company A about 2 hrs ago and assuming my previous bosses don't screw me up, the official offer will come on Wednesday next week. However, I have applied another job at this boutique firm earlier this morning and I would much prefer working for them if I do receive an offer.

I would like to see if I can get an opportunity to be interviewed by the boutique firm, but I don't want to lose this chance that I have a job offer.

Is it okay to send a message to the potential hiring manager (the person who posted the job) to ask if there will be official interviews soon?

if yes, what should I say in the message?

Thanks heaps!

Education & Work

Comments

  • Almost Banned on 30/10/2014 - 19:47
    +3

    Interesting.
    Imagine what you would think if you were responsible for hiring and someone approached you and said
    'Hi, I applied for a job with you guys and would really love to work for you but haven't heard anything yet. The problem is I have just received an offer from another company and need to let them know but I really have my heart set on your firm. Do you think you could let me know when you will be in a position to interview?'
    It might turn some people off but I think the smart ones will be ok with it and might even be flattered.
    Just my 2c

  • derk on 30/10/2014 - 23:57

    I always think that being honest with a potential employer is the best way to go. Call them and give them a spiel, similar to the one the @blaircam suggested. Any decent manager would understand and if they were going to give you an interview anyway would move that interview forward so they could pick from the best of the crop of people who applied for the job.
    Always remember that the employer needs something too and is looking and (should be) willing to give in order to get the best people out there.

  • attfiecz2 on 31/10/2014 - 06:27

    agree with the above totally but the timeframes look tight.
    company B is going to have to screw over applicants to rush your application through and make you an offer.

    take job A and negotiate as late a start as you can if you want to keep a clean conscience.
    then go through a hopefully sped up (but fair) job B process and then pick.

    job A might make you a better offer.

    employers that want the best people have to fight for them, it's that simple.

  • Davo1111 on 31/10/2014 - 09:20

    Nothing is official until you've signed on the dotted line. Wait until wednesday, then follow blaircam's advice

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