Is it possible that someone would request a job interview for a person by e-mail? I sent a cover letter and a resume to a company and I had an interview with them a few weeks back. Waiting to hear from them. They called me for the interview I sent the cover letter in the e-mail along with the resume as an attachment. This other company, in which I did the same thing with my cover letter and resume actually e-mailed me back. From the letter it seemed like the hiring manager was willing to grant me an interview and I think mentioned to call the receptionist. I am not sure what to think. I would have thought the company would call for an interview instead of through e-mail. Do not know,it seems sort of unlegit and unproffesional?
What do you guys think? I do not know. I am just wondering if they might be pulling my leg or something.
2007-09-18 09:47:51 · 6 answers · asked by ? 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I am just wondering If I should call them back or just wait till they call me for an interview. I am just surprised because I figured someone would call me to request an interview.
2007-09-18 09:52:11 · update #1
Well, those might be valid points. However they contacted me only the day after I sent my resume and cover letter, which I thought was quite fast for that. They usually have you send a resume and fill out an application online but I had problems with it so I sent the resume and cover letter via e-mail. I applied for a clerical/ office assistant position. I have been by the company before so it is a real company. The company website does not seem to give any info on the names of the people who work there so I just directed the e-mail to the hiring personnel(did not include their name). They did not state the specific position nor did the person who contacted me via e-mail give me their name. Usually they would say, yes we have a position for an administrative worker or something. I just want to make sure it is not a scam or something.
2007-09-18 13:01:12 · update #2
I do not want to call them to schedule an appoinment and have them say well no one called you for an interview.
2007-09-18 15:17:22 · update #3
One final note-I sent the company my cover letter and resume around 12pm Monday and they sent me the interview request via e-mail just today(Tuesday) at 2pm. I always thought it took more than a day(possibly three or four) to get a call for an interview. I am not saying that they would not have time but...
I think that is one of the main reasons I am kinf of weary.
2007-09-18 15:56:55 · update #4
Here is the copy of the job interview request by e-mail:
Thank you for submitting your resume to Kingwood Personnel. Please call our office to set an appointment for an interview. Be sure to tell the receptionist that you received an email requesting you call for an appointment.
Thank you,
Kingwood Personnel
281.358.2018
2007-09-18 16:52:31 · update #5
Have you ever heard of 'overthinking'? That's what you're doing. They contacted you for an interview. If you're interested in working for them, call them back and arrange it. It's that simple.
2007-09-18 09:57:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recently received an email for an interview. In this day and age, sometimes its easier to use email instead of the phone (I guess). Unfortunately, I had stopped checking that email address because I had already accepted another job. I had assumed that if another interview request came in, I would get a phone call. I wasn't able to respond professionally, which made me rather upset.
2007-09-18 09:56:51 · answer #2 · answered by pixy_stix 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of companies which find e-mail and telephone interviews a conveniant way to communicate. Had you not applied to the company, be worried but - as you have - call back and schedule that interview! Good luck!
2007-09-18 09:55:42 · answer #3 · answered by Lex 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You sent your information to them by e-mail. Why wouldn't they reply by email. Call the receptionist and set up the interview. If you wait for them to call, you will miss the opportunity. In their mind, they have already invited you and they will not call you.
2007-09-18 10:07:11 · answer #4 · answered by Michael C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have not spoken to anyone on the phone regarding a position then I would be rather wary. Chances are it is a "cattle call" and there will be lots of people there. Think about it for a minute, why would they alread want to speak with you in person if they have not even spent a minute with you on the phone.
2016-05-17 22:37:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the email said to call the receptionist for an appointment, that's what you should do.
2007-09-18 09:55:23 · answer #6 · answered by Molly 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋