I'm accepting a job offer at this company...and they are asking me for "Anticipated Start Date." There is a quite bit of paperwork that need to be done before this date for my new employment and I'm not absolutely sure how long this process will take. Would you think "Anticipated Start Date" can be postponed for a few days if everything doesn't work out like I originally planned?
2007-06-21 06:46:10 · 5 answers · asked by RetroBunny69 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Anticipated start date is not a hard and set date (hence their use of the word "anticipated"). They only need that to get a general idea of when you would prefer to start (next week as opposed to three months from now). Chances are, you'll be in touch with the employer and you'll talk about when exactly you'll start. For now, I'd advise you to imagine a worst case scenario for your start date and let them know that it is just an estimate. That way you can push it up if necessary (as opposed to back which sometimes doesn't look as good). Companies are usually very understanding when it comes to start dates though. If it's only a few days that you push the date forward (or backwards) I don't anticipate it being any kind of an issue. They know you have a life.
2007-06-21 06:56:08 · answer #1 · answered by happytwenty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them that you the anticipated start date is approximately 1 week after paperwork is complete so that if there is any problem with the paperwork that they can contact you during that 1 week period. Also that will give you time to tie up any loose ends newhere.
Good Luck!
2007-06-21 06:52:01 · answer #2 · answered by NCIS ♥ Addict 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, for sure.
If they hire you, it means they want You, over the other people they interviewed. So, they'll be happy to wait for you, if it's only a few days.
But, you should be open and honest with them, right from the start. Tell them that you have a lot of paperwork, and due to this, you're not sure when you can start. You may even get some good suggestions from your employer.
2007-06-21 06:52:22 · answer #3 · answered by Mimi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on what needs to be accomplished i think 1-2 weeks should be ample time.
you should estimate towards a later date rather than an earlier one. it's better to start when you say you will rather then push it back further.
keep in mind employers understand that certain things professional/personal usually need to be accomplished before someone can start.
do you need to give any notice to a current employer? make sure you include that time before you give a date. need to take a drug test?
make sure you give a date that feel comfortable with!
congrats on the new job!
2007-06-21 06:55:23 · answer #4 · answered by taking tiger mountain 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give them your best guess if you have a current job give a date two weeks after you give notice. I am salaried so I would choose the first of a month but if weekly I would choose a Monday. If you find out you can't make that date you can change it it isn't set in stone they just expect a good guess.
2007-06-21 06:54:37 · answer #5 · answered by shipwreck 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋