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Will they offer me a job?

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HumanBehaviour · 14/12/2011 11:47

I have been job hunting for the last six months. Last month I emailed a company which deals with exactly what I've studied asking if they had any vacancies. I got to come in for a meeting with the MD who sounded really positive, they did however not have a vacancy but he said he would see what he could do.

Now I got an email where they're asking me to come and see the MD again to "discuss a possible role" and I am sooooo excited but don't want to get my hopes up too high.

Surely, this means they are thinking of offering me a job, yes? The MD wouldn't take time to have someone in to discuss a role if he wasn't actually going to offer a job, would he? What do you think, will I get an offer or not? Gaaaaah, not knowing is driving me mad! Would be very greatful for some thoughts. The meeting is not until early January.

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HumanBehaviour · 14/12/2011 11:52

I realise that you won't be able to tell me what they will do, but if someone's been in this situation before, either as job hunter or MD, please let me know what happened then.

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nailak · 14/12/2011 12:00

they might let you work for free....

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HumanBehaviour · 14/12/2011 12:03

Why would they do that?

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PigletJohn · 14/12/2011 12:47

it's too early to think about a job offer. It sounds more like they are compling a long-list or updating their records.

the MD probably likes to keep busy and someone needs to be in touch with the candidates so they can respond quickly and positively when something crops up.

Unless he has a staff of hundreds, talking to an MD is not really a big deal.

Sorry.

If I were you I would get onto plenty more agencies. There are lots about, I found it best to send a (tailored) CV, not on spec, but in response to a specific vacancy that matches me which I found on one of the jobsearch websites. The agency will keep you on file anyway, and your CV will at least be read by someone who is taking an interest.

My theory of agents is that they put CVs in the virtual filing cabinet and never look in it unless they have a vacancy that they can't fill from the CVs on their desk that day, or people they've recently spoken to. I can tell when there's an upsurge in demand in my field as I start getting calls from agents I haven't spoken to in years.

If you want to send spec CVs, look for companies in your field and in your area where you have reason to believe that you are a good match. Spec CVs are rarely successful, but of course, once a week someone will win the lottery.

Whatever you do, never pay money to someone who says they'll get you a job.

HBeh · 14/12/2011 13:08

Sorry, re-registered. I'm OP.

I'm not talking about an agency, it's a local semi-sized engineering firm. Can't see why they would ask for money, it's a legitimate company.

I meant that it is a company "in my field" when I said "dealing with exactly what I've studied".

An0therName · 14/12/2011 13:14

There could be a possible role or there could be something coming up in the next few months -very tricky -
having just had 6 months of job hunting the best way I coped was having lots of "irons in the fire" - eg do as many different things as I could bear - applications, on spec, networking agencies etc. so no no one things was too important
are you getting interviews if not you might want to get some feed back on your CV?
Also look at volunteering and self employement options - both of which could increase your confidence/boost contacts etc.

PigletJohn · 14/12/2011 13:18

I see now, if it's the actual potential employer then it sounds much more promising. But, still, early for a job offer. He ought to be looking at a number of suitable candidates and picking whoever seems best out of them. Maybe you're already on the short list.

HBeh · 14/12/2011 13:24

Thanks for your thoughts, really appreciated!

I am volunteering and have done odd translating jobs whilst not working. Good idea to have some feedback on my CV, will do that! I've only had one interview but didn't get the job.

HBeh · 14/12/2011 13:27

PigletJohn, I know I shouldn't hope for too much but I am really wishing that they are thinking of offering ME something. Lucky it's Christmas and I'll be able to keep my mind preoccupied by Christmas-things in the meantime.

Coconutty · 14/12/2011 13:31

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RumourOfAHurricane · 14/12/2011 13:36

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NeilsBoar · 14/12/2011 13:38

I run a firm that is 'technical' in nature and we do invite people in to talk to us if they write to us for no particular vacancy, but they have some skills that we're interested in.

Sometimes its with a view to taking them on immediately, sometimes in the longer term, sometimes for a permanent role, sometimes for a short term contract - but it does tend to be much like an interview; sometimes we offer a job and sometimes we don't.

Most people in small businesses are too busy to waste their own time talking to people who they don't want to employ, so they are probably seriously considering trying to work with you in some way.

So it may be a permanent job or it may not, but either way what you've sent them is obviously well drafted and interesting to them so should give you hope for future applications as well...

HBeh · 14/12/2011 13:39

Thanks

HBeh · 14/12/2011 13:41

Neils: Thanks for your imput. It is a company I would love to work for so if they would offer me to make coffees and photocopy for the time being, even if its minmum wage, I would take it. As long as I can go somewhere form there.

An0therName · 14/12/2011 13:48

and I have mentioned this on other threads but if you want a good CV book I found one called Killer CVs very good, lots on networking in it as well
other hint is to check regularly on pontential employers website as some places only advise there and Twitter can be suprisingly good for finding out about oppertunities and what is going on in your field

LIZS · 14/12/2011 13:50

It is encouraging but in the interest of satisfying equal opporuitniies be prepared for them to advertise the role , internally at least, and go through a recrutiment process.

MrsHoarder · 14/12/2011 13:57

Its encouraging, but doens't necessarily mean you've got a job. Go in there prepared to give yourself the best possible sell and good luck!

anothermadamebutterfly · 14/12/2011 13:58

Sounds quite positive to me - they have already met you once, and I can't imagine any MD wasting their time calling you in again for a chat unless there is something in the pipeline.
But try to keep your options open and keep looking elsewhere.

HBeh · 14/12/2011 14:34

Thank you all for giving me a more realistic view of this. I couldn't help but to get excited after not being in employment for 18 months and been looking for work like a mad man since little one turned one.

HBeh · 06/01/2012 13:46

They DID offer me a job. I'm chuffed! =)

xmyboys · 06/01/2012 20:36

Congrats Grin
Pooh to all those doubters Blush

hippoCritt · 08/01/2012 12:42

Oh congratulations! Isit whatyouhopedit would be?

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