3 month notice period?

rexmedorum

ringo_24601 wrote: »

Your contract length is irrelevant if you can quit with 1 months notice. Don't even bother mentioning the contract.

this. In fact it might yurt your chances! People with a continuing job are more attractive. Human psychology can be funny some times. If you get an offer only then you can see if they'll wait.

getmore4less

There is a good chance they will find out there is a fixed term contract.

Interim management is that code for maternity or some other type of cover.

depending on the sector and the new job it may be + or - on mentioning it being good or bad.

cazziebo

I wouldn't worry too much about it right now - the recruitment process could take 3 months. Advertising, sifting, first interviews, second interviews, getting everyone's diary co-ordinated....

Even so, 3 months is quite a usual notice period for specialist and management positions so the company shouldn't be too fazed by that. If it was me hiring, I'd be impressed with a candidate who had the loyalty to see out the end of a commitment rather than jump ship leaving problems behind.

Good luck in your job search.

scottishgirl87

Well after all this I went to finish off my application and send it tonight to find "Job no longer advertised" despite having a closing date of Friday

Thanks for the advice though, will keep it in mind for next time.

noelphobic

scottishgirl87 wrote: »

Well after all this I went to finish off my application and send it tonight to find "Job no longer advertised" despite having a closing date of Friday

Thanks for the advice though, will keep it in mind for next time.

some organisations do say that if they receive over a certain number of applications they will not accept any more, even if it is before the published closing date. The NHS does this and a few other organisations that I know of.

phill99

Don't lie. If your prospective employer finds out that you have lied, it'll result in your application being put in the bin.

You could say that you feel finishing the project would be beneficial for you and your prospective employer because you would gain much needed technical knowledge, gain experience of 'whole of life' project management etc etc. So by putting some spin on it may work in your favour. But don't lie.

InsideInsurance

Whilst there are possibly some areas which have to have a very formal selection process for the majority of jobs the hiring manager doesnt just sit on their hands waiting for the closing date but will review applications as and when they come in. Arrange interviews, see people etc and make decisions as things go.

If they find the right person/ people then they will hire and close the vacancy. Whilst in theory there may be a better candidate out there that will always be the case and you normally want a person that can do the job well and not necessarily the worlds best person anyway.

noelphobic

InsideInsurance wrote: »

Whilst there are possibly some areas which have to have a very formal selection process for the majority of jobs the hiring manager doesnt just sit on their hands waiting for the closing date but will review applications as and when they come in. Arrange interviews, see people etc and make decisions as things go.

If they find the right person/ people then they will hire and close the vacancy. Whilst in theory there may be a better candidate out there that will always be the case and you normally want a person that can do the job well and not necessarily the worlds best person anyway.

Most of the jobs I have applied for (or considered applying for) have stated the interview date in the job advert and they interview everyone on that day, regardless of whether the application was received on the day the job was advertised or at the last minute on the closing day.

Some organisations will stop taking applications once a pre-determined number have been received though.