I was recently invited to an interview for a job I applied for, which is great.
However, the email exchange inviting me to interview went like this:
Email received inviting me to interview, asking if I'm free on Tuesday.
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I reply saying yes but asking politely what time and approx. how long interview will last.
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I get a response basically saying they're figuring it out (
) and also asked if I could clarify my references as one of the email addresses I provided is wrong.
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I respond with correct email address but mention that I had ticked the box on the application form stating that I do not wish for my references to be contacted at this stage (i.e. prior to the interview even taking place). The correct email address is the one that I particularly don't want to be contacted as it's my current manager who didn't know I was job hunting. I asked if she had already been contacted.
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I get a weak email apology confirming my manager has been contacted. The excuse was that they didn't know I hadn't wanted this but they were acting on instruction of line manager. Whilst this could be the case, I'm still really annoyed.
How would you respond in a professional manner?
It's also worth mentioning there's been a number of red flags with this application process such as :
- there being an email address to contact if you have questions prior to applying. I sent an email and received no response after a number of days.
- the requirements for the role being rather excessive in comparison to a similar but more senior role advertised at the same place.
- typos in the email exchange.
I just don't know where to go from here. I want to be friendly and approachable but can't shake the fact that it's pretty unprofessional on their part. I can't even find the right words to avoid seeming cold but also being firm in the fact they've made quite a cock up. Why on earth would references be needed before a job offer anyway???