After a tentative job offer, I never had a potential employer say that they had to have an immediate decision. In general, employers want to hire folks who will be a good ‘fit’ and make solid long-term contributions to their organizations! Holly Knoll Business Coach | Creator, The Consul...
If you’re sure you want the job, respond within the first few days after the offer. You want to appear interested, of course, but you also want to avoid appearing impulsive, as if you haven’t fully thought-out your plan. Method ...
When the hiring manager finally says, "We'd love for you to join our team – I'm extending you an offer," that's just the beginning of another stage in the selection process. Granted, receivinga job offeris a terrific accomplishment in your job search, but you're not at the finish ...
Even though you don't have a job offer yet, it's a good idea to think about a tentative time frame for moving on if you get the position. That way, you'll be prepared to respond when you're asked when you can start during aninterview. What the Interviewer Wants to Know First and...
If you can’t find any explicit instructions, be sure to respond anyway; it benefits both you and the school to be as clear as possible. Rather than communicating over the phone, it is best to decline an offer officially in writing. All you need to do is send a brief note via ...
a call to serve in an uncomfortable way. We don’t get to choose the raw material of our lives, and the circumstances we have to work with can range from enjoyable to maddening, lovely to sorrowful. But we do get to choose what to make of these circumstances. We get to respond creati...
How they choose to respond in a situation like this can be very telling of how this employer will be with regard to work-life balance if you do end up working for them. Just be confident in your need to reschedule, be prepared for the possible outcomes, and be short, sweet and to ...
I'm just being insecure because my Ex always gave me reasons to feel that way. We agreed that we were both very happy this happened between us, over the weekend. I do not think he would ignore me if I text, I know he'd respond, I just wish he would go first, lol. I need ass...
Simply inviting challenges isn’t enough — you also need to respond in a way that encourages further input. The MIT/Imperial College study found that generic expressions of gratitude, such as “Thanks for your input,” were ineffective at encouraging more challenges. In fact, challenges foll...
1. Learn to delegate While a strong work ethic is admirable, it’s not always in your (or your firm’s) best interest when it comes to growth—especially if you’re too busy to respond to potential clients or too busy to market your services. Chances are, you’re doing work that doe...