bertha katzenengel
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Mon Sep-15-08 07:13 AM
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I hope to hear from them today, but it might be too early. Y'see, since I know my references well (obviously), I know one of them is a Queen of Procrastination. I would hope that she'd realize how important it is to return a call looking for references, but I know her. I worked for her for four years.
About the prospective employer: Not only is it one of the best-known and most prestigious law firms in the country, but their HRC Corporate Equality Index rating is 100 -- possible 110.
I had a great interview in which I was unexpectedly bumped up the chain twice. I was there for three hours. They following day they asked for my references. That was Wednesday. I knew I wouldn't get the next call until this week. So here it is, this week. No one's even in their offices until 9:00 AM, but here I am, in an anxious sweat of anticipation.
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Mon Sep-15-08 07:13 AM
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Mon Sep-15-08 07:56 AM
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I suggest a nudge to your reluctant reference: maybe an email "heads-up" couched in warm tones that mask it as exuberence rather than prodding the procrastinator.
A *little* passive/aggressive; but only mildly and it *is* business.
:hug:
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Mon Sep-15-08 08:17 AM
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4. Good luck, Kitty-Mama. nt |
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Mon Sep-15-08 08:51 AM
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5. Sounds like you have good reason to be optimistic |
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Mon Sep-15-08 08:54 AM
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6. Oooh, all crossables crossed for ya!! |
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I really hope you get it! :bounce:
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Mon Sep-15-08 09:04 AM
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7. I want to be the first to |
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Congratulate you on your awesome new job Bertha!!!!!!!!!
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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bertha katzenengel
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Mon Sep-15-08 09:13 AM
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One of my friends at the job I just quit keeps saying, "oh, I know you're gonna get it, you are going to get it." She worked there for 13 years.
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Mon Sep-15-08 10:15 AM
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9. Call them to check and make sure they were able to reach your references. |
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Don't be pushy--just let them know you're interested--and willing to help in case of difficulty with connecting to the references.
My son went through a situation where he was waiting for a previous supervisor to call back a reference for a job he really, really wanted. He eventually had to get HR involved at his old job to get the supervisor to return the call. He was having to hold off an offer from another company at the same time.
Here's hoping your offer comes through!
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Mon Sep-15-08 10:19 AM
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If you don't hear back, I don't see anything wrong with offering another reference, since you think one of your references might not be able to respond as quickly as they need.
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Mon Sep-15-08 10:26 AM
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11. Fingers crossed, bertha! |
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You are so deserving of this! :hi:
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Mon Sep-15-08 10:33 AM
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12. Bertha may you get this job. You sound so qualified and confident. |
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Mon Sep-15-08 10:39 AM
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although it seems you don't really need luck just smart people looking at your qualifications!
I'm rootin' for ya!
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Mon Sep-15-08 10:41 AM
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14. Sending good vibes, Bertha. |
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(((Bertha)))
Hope it works out for you. Keep us posted!
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