Follow up contact for pending offer--Should I? (sample, 2013, interview)
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I have been interviewing for a position at another organization. Last week I had my fourth interview and it went very well. I know that the hiring manager is calling references which I provided on Friday. I felt good about it as I knew they were recruiting for several positions.
One of the references let me know that the manager was asking a lot of questions about a skill set I didn't really use much in my current position, but had used a great deal in the past. My former manager would be a fantastic POC to speak to this particular skill set. I had provided her name, but had provided names of current managers as well (I have had 7 supervisors since I have been at my current job, none of them permanent). When I did my reference list, I made notes about each person (current acting supervisor, supervisor from Jan to March 2013, etc.) I listed my former supervisor as one who I had worked with for 3 years. But they haven't called her yet and its worrying me. At this job, I am not doing a lot of higher level work, which is one of the reasons I am looking to leave. I did it quite a bit in past positions.
Yesterday I sent over a work product to the hiring manager with an email saying that I know it can be difficult to convey certain skills during an interview, so I wanted to provide them with a work product as well just FYI. I have not heard anything back.
My old manager just emailed me her personal cell and BB number if they want to call her on either of those. I don't want to appear to be overeager, so I am hesitating on sending that info over as I just emailed them yesterday with no response.
What are your thoughts? Should I keep following up or just leave it for now?
yeah, i'd leave it for a bit. maybe leave it altogether.
if your resume indicates that you used these skills at a previous job, and the manager really wants to know about them, they will put two and two together and realize they should talk to that former manager. and i'm sure your work sample will make the point well enough that you do have those skills.
One of the references let me know that the manager was asking a lot of questions about a skill set I didn't really use much in my current position, but had used a great deal in the past. My former manager would be a fantastic POC to speak to this particular skill set.
In the interviews, didn't they ask about you skill set past and present? Did you tell them about your past experiences? It seems you would have, and they would see that. Why do they have to ask someone at your current job about these past skills you acquired from a past job?
I would just wait. Good luck.
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