Asking your potential employer for the job

Black_Thunder

Hi all, have lurked for ages and decided to make a post here.

I have been reading up about job interview techniques. I came across an point in one page - http://www.clinicalresearchjobs.co.uk/interviewadvice.htm which claimed that asking your potential employer for the job was a good thing.

If you don't feel like reading through all that page here's the part in question.

The Most Important Thing!

Employers are always more interested in people who are keen on the job. If you are interested in the position, and would like to receive an offer, ASK FOR THE JOB!‘Mr Jones, I’m very interested in this position, and I’m sure I can do a good job for you. When will I be able to start?’ Or, if a second interview has been indicated ‘Mr Jones, you said earlier that there would have to be a second interview. I’m very interested in this position and I’m sure I can do a good job for you. Are there any reasons why I shouldn’t be invited back for a second interview?’


In either case, you may be told that the company has other people to see before a decision can be reached. You should at least agree a date to talk again to find out how to proceed ‘If I haven’t heard from you by next Friday Mr Jones, I’ll call you to find out where I stand, if that’s alright?’


If you do have to wait for a few days, and you are interested, write a neat handwritten letter to the employer straight away, thanking him for the interview and expressing your interest. Confirm that if you haven’t heard from the company by the agreed time, you will telephone to find out where you stand. Send the letter by first class post.

Don't you think this might be a little rude if not arrogant? I haven't tried it yet, don't want to risk it. lol.

What do you think, good idea or bad idea?

Cheers.

Conor_3

Depends on what type of job you're applying for. With some, such as sales, it's just that type of bold brashness and display of confidence they're looking for.

MrsPhillips_2

I've done it a couple of times. I used the 'I need to know cos I have another interview tomorrow' line and it worked.

louise1234_2

I have seen this advice too, but never gone for it myself - I don't have the confidence!

Like Conor, I think it should be used for sales roles, and possibily roles in small companies. Most large companies have set interview procedures and scoring rules etc. which mean they could never tell you right away.

lady_fuschia

I don't know. It sounds like a good idea in theory, but I think if I was an employer someone who talked/ acted like that would be a bit irritating!

At the hotel I used to work in I remember two instances of people who were really over-enthusiastic and kept pestering us (one was a chef the other for head housekeeper) and neither got the job. In fact with the first guy the managers used to groan whenever he called and try and think up excuses not to talk to him!

HappyG1rl

I must admit I could never do this (particularly the example where you say "when do I start?") but at the end of the interview I think it's fine to thank them for seeing me, re-iterate enthusiastically that I am very interested in the role and say that I hope my interview proves successful.

It gives the potential employer some feedback too so that they know you will probably accept the job if it is offered.

I don't say anything at the end of an interview if I don't fancy working there though - too scared!

oldenufftoknowbetter

I have never seen that before but since talking to someone who sits on interview boards I have tried asking. Got my present job after asking and have got a second interview for a better one by also asking for the job. I may just have been cheeky but have also when asked "where do you see yourself in 5 years" replied "your job looks good to me" and got the job offered in the same day.
Do think you need to be carefull though make sure you've earned the right to ask straight out or it can and will backfire...

Kilty_2

oldenufftoknowbetter wrote: »

"where do you see yourself in 5 years" replied "your job looks good to me"

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Anyone give me any tips on how to answer that question at an interview for a customer service role in a pretty large financial institution?