Reapplying to a Job that I Previously Declined

[CapsChick]

Absoutely, he (not "we") should definitely contact the hiring manager directly. I would suggest a brief, to-the-point email stating succinctly what you have stated here; the main points to get across are the reasons for his interest and the reason he is willing to work in either location although he wasn't before. He really has nothing to lose by doing this, and as long as he handled things professionally before, they might be willing to consider him again. He should close by requesting a meeting to get reacquainted and discuss the position and his qualifcations for it (esp if he's done anything especially noteworthy in the past 6 months).

[FindingZen]

As this thread isn't specific to Northern Virginia, I'm moving it to the Work and Employment sub-forum.

[sware2cod]

Tell him to apply for it. Explain the details in a few sentences in a cover letter.

I turned down a position once. And went back to the company later that year to discuss another opening and they were all set to extend an offer to me a 2nd time.

But during the 2 weeks that it took for them to get the 2nd offer together, I accepted something else. They were shocked when I did it to them a 2nd time. I don't think they'll want to deal with me again. Can't blame them, really.

[rdflk]

I'd just call the hiring manager and make his pitch.
Since he was so recently interviewed -- and they thought he was worth hiring -- given that he was offered a position before -- they might be glad he's once again interested. Or could think negatively of the fact that he declined the previous offer. But he'll never know if he doesn't go for it.

As you've said he has a job. So he's got nothing to lose. If anything he may have an "in." Because if they want to hired quickly he's already been vetted. They could hire him faster than a newbie.

[Chicago87]

Originally Posted by Nerf Herder

the employer might be going "Well well well, look who's come crawling back"

Right, he "might" offer the job to him again if he literally crawls back in through the dog door like what Mr. Burns did to Homer.

[SophieDaphne]

Thank you, everyone! He left a message for the hiring manager on Friday. Hoping he hears back soon!

[SophieDaphne]

Ok, so the hiring manager emailed today. She remembered him immediately. She wants to know why he is leaving his current job. Since he can't really say "my manager sucks," what should he say? He really wants to work in the office, and loves that there are a lot of diagnostics involved... it's close to where we live... how should he spin this so it sounds good??

Thanks!
SD

[rdflk]

You already said it...he'd like to do more diagnostics.

I don't think I'd mention the shorter commute. The hiring manager won't care about that, AND could think, "Oh, you turned us down before, and not you only want the job because it's a closer commute for YOU."

IF it comes up as part of conversation, then he could say, "oh yes I do live very close...)

[SophieDaphne]

Awesome, thanks! I think he did a pretty good job explaining it (he sent me the email this morning). Thanks so much for your help!