This is the reply I got.
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I am sorry that I was unable to return your voicemail, I was out for a death in the family. Thank you for following up with an email.
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The next paragraph goes on about the job. Should I acknowledge the death in her family or just say that I am interested or both? I don't know this woman so I don't want to get too personal. I need to reply to the e-mail fairly quickly. Help, what should I write back to her?
2007-03-05 02:21:10 · 9 answers · asked by razor129 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
"My condolences on your loss" is fine. Then get to the point re the job. To not mention it at all seems a little cold, but more than a brief mention is intrusive and inappropriate. Good luck!
2007-03-05 02:29:50 · answer #1 · answered by bugged to death 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
keep calling back and checking on your application until you are hired or the job is filled ..sometimes call and change a small detail will get you considered...
about 30 years ago a group of us put in applications at Fords and the people who all called in one day..(to change our telephone numbers or change of address) well we were all hired and there was about six of us...it seems the people in personal pull the card and are to lazy to re file them and they just threw them on the top of the file cabinets..hoping someone else would do it...and when they got a call to hire people...the again less ambitious office worker just grabbed these cards as they did not have to refile them...
this was told to me by an office worker who told me that when i asked her..it happens..go and try your luck..also show more interest in getting a job then the average job seeker.it shows in your attitude
2007-03-05 10:32:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd suggest using only the minimum of wording regarding the death "My condolences." as it is a personal matter and not Your concern, then address the job issue completely. Good luck!
2007-03-05 10:27:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Both. First find out what it is that you need to know anout the job. Then end with a brief acknowledgement to her family.... " I extend my sympathy to you and your family during this very difficult time. "
2007-03-05 13:18:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give condolences, then direct your mail to the resume that you sent after you called about the job.Ask if you need to remail it to her, now that she has returned to her job...Good luck on the job...
2007-03-05 11:39:41 · answer #5 · answered by Maw-Maw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should say sorry about your loss etc. but let her know you are still interested in the job.
2007-03-05 12:19:22 · answer #6 · answered by chiefs fan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good grief!!!!
That is the most bizzar voice mail ever.
NO.
You don't know these people. You should carry on with your ususal interview manner.
Good Luck
2007-03-05 10:34:51 · answer #7 · answered by Pacifica 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. You should say "Sorry to hear about............." and then thank her for taking the time to e-mail you. And accept. Good luck!
2007-03-05 10:29:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A brief, "I'm sorry for your loss" would be the only thing thats appropriate.
2007-03-05 10:31:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋