If you got this from prospective employer, would you think you're about to be hired?

[bertha katzenengel]

"I hope you are having a good week. I just wanted to give you an update and let you know we're almost done with your references & verifications. I didn't want you to think we'd forgotten or hadn't been working on them."

[raccoon]

1. Historically, I'm not a very good judge of such things. Did they seem really interested

in you in the interview?

[bertha katzenengel]

2. VERY interested. In fact, the final interview of the day - with the director of

administration! - was the best interview I've ever given. She reflected that back to me.

I am optimistic.

[mnhtnbb]

3. Put the champagne in the fridge, Bertha!

[bertha katzenengel]

8. . . . yes, I'm optimistic

:bounce:

[supernova]

4. Sounds very promising

If they weren't interested in you, they wouldn't have written that.

[bertha katzenengel]

9. i agree and i am now

anxious and thrilled and trying really hard not to :bounce:

[NJmaverick]

5. Sounds promising

[bertha katzenengel]

10. hi, nomad

:bounce: i hope i hope i hope i hope :hope:

[NJmaverick]

12. Means you are at least in the running and they are hoping

you don't get something else. Did you send back a reply?

[bertha katzenengel]

15. Yep, I did. A thank you, and an "enjoy your day"

I hope it's adequate; I hope I waited long enough! Of course as soon as I got it I wanted to reply, but thought 30 seconds might've seemed desperate. I think i waited 90 . . . ;)

[LanternWaste]

6. No, but I'd think I'd made the first cut...

No, but I'd think I'd made the first cut in their employment process. Although we rarely come across HR departments that are actually pro-active vis-a-vis the prospective employee, there are a few mid-sized companies that do just that-- alerting the recruits of each corner turned in the hiring phase.

This is however, a *perfect* opportunity for you to call or email them and thank them for the notification though. It keeps you active in their brains and illustrates both courtesy and a "follow-up" professionalism on your part.

Good Luck Bertha!

By the way-- your name came up over the weekend. My pals and I were discussing clever names we've come across on the intertubes, and Bertha V. Nation was a top contender for Most Humorous Name Ever (TM). :) :hi:

[bertha katzenengel]

7. I only wish that name were original!

It's the name of a drag queen in "Torch Song Trilogy." I adopted it. :)

Thanks for your input. I think what you say is more realistic than my "omg, this means i'm in!!!" optimism.

[Orsino]

11. Yes.

It may not be a gimme, but that's extremely encouraging. Reading between the lines, I'm guessing that they just want to be sure they can't come up with an obvious reason not to hire you.

I believe you had mentioned a known procrastinator among your references. Here's hoping that they won't keep you waiting much longer!

[bertha katzenengel]

23. "that's extremely encouraging" - yep

it surely is :bounce:

[Ikonoklast]

13. I'm so glad that I don't have to go through torture like that

Before going into business for myself, the last few times I changed jobs was done on a handshake, and "When can you start?".

I hope the best for you Bertha, and as Tom Petty sang "...the wa-aaaaiting is the hardest part.".

[bertha katzenengel]

24. LOL "on a handshake" - imagine that in the DC law arena

:rofl:

You were lucky!

[TZ]

14. Anytime they check your references they are serious

At least thats my experience..every time I had my references checked I was offered a position...

[bertha katzenengel]

25. i'm trying not to be stupidly optimistic

just realistically optimistic

does that even make sense?

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

16. Most likely.

After I applied and interviewed for my present job I didn't hear anything for weeks so I thought I didn't get it. Then I got a phone call from a company that does background checks (I work in an industry that requires everything but a colonoscopy to hire someone), asking for some additional information, and it was pretty clear they'd done a thorough check which they wouldn't have done if they weren't going to make an offer. They hired me about a week later. So I think it looks good. Good luck!

[bertha katzenengel]

26. "So I think it looks good. Good luck!"

THANKS!

:bounce:

[Sequoia]

17. No, looks like something they would send to all those who are close.

[bertha katzenengel]

20. i guess that could be . . .

:(

[Sequoia]

28. I used to work for unscrupilous types

and they send hopeful messages like that. However, on second thought it looks pretty good. Don't let me burst your bubble. Good luck.

[Bunny]

18. I hire a lot of people.

And I can assure you that there is NO WAY in hell I would send something like that to someone who wasn't the top candidate.

I hope this works out, bertha!

[bertha katzenengel]

21. wow

that gives me hope! :)

[Dogtown]

19. Not certain, but certainly favorable!

i'll be watching for a "GOOD NEWS!" post...

[bertha katzenengel]

22. hopefully, it will be soon

:bounce:

[Rhiannon12866]

27. Sounds good to me. They wouldn't have gotten back to you if they weren't interested...

Good luck with this...:hi:

Rhiannon:pals:

[bertha katzenengel]

35. thanks, Rhiannon

:pals:

[Rhiannon12866]

39. Let us know how it turns out, okay?

We'll be thinking good thoughts...:hi:

[samuraiguppy]

29. sounds good to me

why would they bother to waste resources checking references if you weren't a contender?

Sounds like they want to keep you in the loop so that you don't go and accept another offer while they go through the process.

I think you are in good shape. Good luck!

[bertha katzenengel]

36. "why would they bother to waste resources . . ."

:dunce: I never thought of that

:bounce:

[Pierre.Suave]

30. Yes

and I want you to know that you will rock this job...

:hug:

[bertha katzenengel]

37. oh, jasonc

you know just how to cheer a girl up

as it's now past nine a.m., I am willing the phone to ring. :argh:

[OakCliffDem]

31. Stay sober, they are about to ask for a follow up interview

You want to look sharp and be on top of your game when they call.

[bertha katzenengel]

32. thanks, OCD, and

though it's been a month already, welcome to DU! :hi:

[OakCliffDem]

33. Thank you. I'm a long time lurker, but this election has got my interest

[soleft]

34. Good luck!

You are an inspiration!

[bertha katzenengel]

38. . . . . .

:blush:

thanks, soleft :)

[redwitch]

40. I am crossing my fingers, toes, eyes, bridges and everything else.

Good luck, good vibes!

[yellowdogintexas]

41. regardless of intent, it is incredibly considerate of them to even let you know you are

still under consideration, instead of leaving you twisting in the wind.

This is exciting and yes I would take it optimistically

[KitchenWitch]

42. It is sure a good sign...any news?

:hi: