What To Do When a Job Offer is Put on Hold

What To Do When a Job Offer is Put on HoldWhat To Do When a Job Offer is Put on HoldIt is not uncommon for employers to carry out a search for candidates and conduct interviews, only to halt the process prior to making an offer. Candidates may or may not be informed about why the offer has been put on hold, but reasons range from unanticipated budget concerns and unexpected restructuring to a change of heart by an incumbent about leaving the firm. What To Do When a Job Offer is Put on Hold What should you do if you are given a job offer, but then are told it is on hold? First, ask the employer if there is a time frame for determining the status of the job to get an idea about when a decision might be made. During the discussion, let the company representative know that you are very interested in the job and would like to receive continued consideration. Toward the end of the time period given by the employer, reach out to your contact at the company. If no timing has been shared wait about three weeks to follow up. How to Follow Up Your follow-up communication should usually be an email unless the employer has suggested a phone call so that you avoid pestering your contact. Your overture can be framed as checking in on the status of the search and should include an affirmative statement regarding your continuing interest. You might consider providing some new information of potential interest such as an additional certification, award or accomplishment. It is common for job seekers who have received some positive indications that they are a preferred candidate to halt their job search activity. Thats not a good idea. You should continue your active search for other jobs until you have a definitive job offer. That way, you wont lose momentum with your search since the job at hand may never materialize. Sample Email Following Up on a Job Offer That Is on Hold Subject Following Up Administrative Assistant JobDear Mr. Jones,Im just following up on the admi nistrative position we discussed last month. Have you had any word on whether the company will be moving forward with hiring?I know this time of year is busy, so I hope youll forgive my cluttering your inbox further. Im excited about the role and wanted to make sure I didnt let too much time go by before reaching out to reiterate my interest.Im particularly enthusiastic about the chance to use my research and organizational skills, as well as my five years of industry-specific experience as administrative assistant, to help your company achieve its important mission. I also wanted to mention that I have significant experience with photo and video editing software, in case that would be useful in the role as the company grows.I want to thank you again for your consideration and for taking the time to meet with me. I hope youre enjoying the season.Best,Sarah Smith7 Main Street,Midtown, Ohio 44103emailemail.com555-555-5555 Expand What to Do If the Employer Ghosts You Sometimes, afte r the job offer has been placed on hold, the employer will withdraw the offer altogether. Again, this doesnt necessarily reflect on you. Employers withdraw job offers for all kinds of reasons, including a reduced budget or a change in direction. But what do you do if the employer doesnt get back to you or respond to your email at all? Think Twice Before Following Up in Another Way If youve followed up once via email and heard nothing in response, you might try following up via phone a week or so after sending your email. But you should understand that this is risky. Although its always possible that your email is languishing in a spam folder, reaching out via phone (even once) can feel aggressive to some hiring managers in our phone-phobic age. Unless theyve specifically said that phone contact is OK, its best to avoid it. No matter what you decide, its important not to overdo your attempt to follow up. If you choose to call the employer, do so once. Leave a brief message with y our name and phone number and the reason for your call. Keep your tone pleasant and the content of your message brief and polite. Dont Stalk the Hiring Manager Once youve followed up, twice at most, let it go. Continuing to reach out to the hiring manager wont look professional. Annoying HR is never a good plan when youre interviewing for jobs. While you may be done with the interview process at this firm, you dont want to run the risk of overdoing it and ruining your reputation in the industry. Most corporate worlds are very small dont become the candidate that everyones talking about, and not in a good way. Consider Yourself Better Off Ultimately, if a company extends an offer, puts it on hold, and then ghosts, youre better off than you would be if youd gotten the job. Imagine what it would be like to work for an organization that treats its employees like that Although its stressful to return to a job search when you thought you had an offer lined up, its easier than star ting your search anew just a few weeks into a job.

Hate breakfast How to make the days first meal suck less

Hate breakfast How to make the days first meal suck lessHate breakfast How to make the days first meal suck lessYouve heard it a million times breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Even still, time and time again, so many of us skip out on our morning meal. Were here to remind you that even if you hateeating in the a.m., you really should still do it. When you deprive your body of breakfast, there can be serious repercussions. Effects include damaging your metabolism, depriving yourself of energy and increasing your chances of developing diabetes.Now, we dont mean to preach. We get it, there are always reasons for skipping breakfast. You might feel nauseous after eating in the morning or maybe you dont have the time in your busy schedule. Were here to help. Here are the best tips to make breakfast better even if youreallyhate to eat in themorning.Meet a friend for morning munchiesIf you make breakfast time a social outing, youre bound to have more fun. Trade in your after work drink for a morning meetup, grab some coffee and a muffin and play a game of catch-up.Institute bagel Mondays in the geschftszimmerWho doesnt love bagels?Get to know your office-mates and solve your breakfast habitswith bagel Mondays. Someone brings in the cream cheese, another the bagels and youvemade the perfect spread.Schedule a breakfast meeting rather than lunchIt may be time to reconsider your scheduled lunch meetings and swap them in for an early breakfast meeting. This will basically force you to indulge in a deliciousomelet, hearty yogurt parfait or trendy avocado toast. We bet yourclient and coworkers will thank you, too.Meal prep your breakfastJust as you prepare your lunch and dinner, try doing the same for breakfast time. Now, let us introduce you to overnight oats, the quintessential breakfast meal prep item. You can get all of the goodness you love about hot oatmeal without ever needing to turn on the stove. Not to mention, this meal is easy, affordable and port able and you can customize it to your liking with yummy toppings.Not into oats? There are plenty of other deliciousmeal prep options for breakfast.Perfect the grab-on-the-go mealIf you dont have time to prepare breakfastbeforeleaving home, at least you can master the key to breakfastafteryou leave. Locate the most accessible, affordable or deliciousbreakfast spots by your home or office then you will have options. Foods such as yogurt, whole fruit or breakfast sandwiches are typically easy foods to eat on the run.This articlewas originally published onSwirled.com.

3 tips for when you know what to do but cant perform

3 tips for when you know what to do but cant perform3 tips for when you know what to do but cant performYouve read what the experts say. Youve collected the necessary tools. You are committed. You are trying. Yet notlagehing changes. And you feel stagnant.When I was a divorced single motzu sich of four children under seven-years old on welfare, food stamps, and medical assistance, homeless and without an automobile I didnt have time to go back to school to learn a new profession. I had four hungry mouths hanging open in front of me like baby birds.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreFailure wasnt an option. I decided to cease seeking what was fair, stop throwing money away on lawyers and accept that it was a far better use of my energy to focus on succeeding as the sole provider for my children than to expect family court to give anyone a conscience.I had to put a plan together to h old my family together. I felt anxious, dejected and exhausted. I cant tell you that I thought much about planning. There wasnt time for ideal, only real. There wasnt room for perfect, only good enough. I knew what I was good at and I knew my weaknesses. I decided to play to my strengths, not be embarrassed to ask for help and I took risks. I was completely vulnerable to failure. But, I was intensely focused on the vision of success.Often, we want change but are stuck on a story weve been repeating to ourselves on how we arent good enough smart enough, educated enough, experienced enough, cute enough, thin enough, likable enough, connected enough or worthy. We adopt these assumptions as facts and play to them. Dreadful.Sure, I could have perseverated on how I wasnt good enough for any of the CEO positions Ive held. That was measurably so if you looked at my background versus the job descriptions on paper. So, I didnt focus on that. I focused on my measurable results. Nobody cared t hat I didnt have an MBA when I could close a million-dollar deal, increase trade show attendance 150%, and raise $10.4 million on the heels of the largest hospital bankruptcy in US history.I became known for turning around organizations that were troubled. I learned that skill through the turnaround of my own financial situation.With more work, I was able to let go of my stuck-story of not being loveable enough. Thats where I found love and where happily ever after happened.The philosophical view is not enough. If theory were enough to sustain desired results we would execute every wise piece of advice weve learned in trainings, self-help books and collegefor great achievement.Intellectually, we know what we need to do to succeed. If knowledge delivered change we would all be thin, gorgeous, have great careers and relationships and be abundantly happy. Wed easily be able to stop eating sweets and carbs, successfully take job risks that get noticed, stick to a disciplined exercise ro utine and exhibit compassion for ourselves and others.Action with a Sense of UrgencyAction is imperative. Period. A sense of urgency is the impetus to action. How will you tie the two together? Research shows that confidence builds by taking risks. An intention to change is not change. Intention is a start but not a finish. Yet we wait for things to be perfect. We strive for excellence. Procrastination takes hold.We justify failure to launch with excuses that keep us safe. Its not the right time. I will get to it next quarter. Find your driver. Is it the memory of someone who waited too long? Is it for your health? Relationship?Anticipation with No Fear of RejectionThe best leaders know how to anticipate, act and retool. They analyze and anticipate market trends. They intuitively read peoples reactions and adjust their executive presence. They instinctively know where to be and how to behave. Its risky to position ones self, product or service before the need is obvious. It is also far better to be prepared and out ahead of the pack than behind the curve. Yes, sometimes when you anticipate you will be wrong. Invite the feedback and agree on the need to re-evaluate. Nothing makes you stuck in negativity forever but your own ego and stubbornness. Anticipate and adjust in real time not when it is too late.Letting Go without JudgmentRelease the need you cling to that keeps you safe. Of course, change is difficult. Its also faster than the slow decay of dreams, health, relationships, careers, and fulfillment that draws us into hopelessness. Dont be a passive participant in your own destiny. Discard guilt, and blame. They dont advance anything but the stuck-story. Draw on the strengths that got you through previous challenges and let go of expectations. You are capable. You are effective. Youve achieved before and you will now. Accept yourself with all your imperfections. It makes it easier to accept others.The glass isnt half full or half empty. Its there for a pu rpose to put it to use. Drink the water, wash the glass and put it away. You can pull it out when youre thirsty from having all the new fun youll be having.Have the executive presence of high performing leaders with unflappable grace without the stress by gettingMaryLees FREE eBook Be the New SMART Leader. 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Think before making that next introduction

Think before making that next introductionThink before making that next introductionFor some people making connections is second nature. You know someone fantastic and want to introduce them to someone equally amazing in the hopes youll all benefit and live happily ever after. Only it doesnt always work out that way.As a natural connector, Im constantly introducing people one-on-one or in group settings. And when I created and launched a networking venture for a former NYC mayors office of economic development, I welches a bit starry eyed and overly optimistic, envisioning only positive experiences. I was wrong. Very, very wrong.People may seem amazing on their resumes or LinkedIn profiles, while theyre elend always that way in real life. And while someone may claim to have a very parteicular set of skills acquired over a very long career, that may only be half of the story. And if their people skills or professional skills dont mesh somehow, and they ultimately disappoint or antagon ize the very people youd hoped theyd impress, that could ultimately be a nightmare for people like you. Because when you make an introduction, it isnt only their name or reputation at risk its yours as well.Natasha Walsh, a former communications director for a member of Congress, political consultant, news producer and writer has moved and traveled a lot over the years and works hard at keeping herbei network active and connected Im picky about who I choose to connectI do it for people I trust and know well individuallyand I believe it creates an added value to my professional and personal relationships.Here are some things to consider before making that next connection1. MotivationWhy are you introducing these people? Is it a whim or is there a reason that you think these individuals should connect? If you havent really thought it through, or simply hope to gain immediate brownie points with the boss, Id suggest holding off until youve had time to think things through and understa nd what, if anything, you hope to gain or accomplish.Walsh said her inclinations to connect people was born of her desire to make a connection, make some magicits almost like matchmaking Walsh shared a positive introduction A recent example is introducing a woman who is very active on a specific bill that she wanted a state legislature to pass but had no background in politics to a very good friend of mine who is a political consultant and former chief of staff to a member of congress. Although politically they are on opposite sides of the aisle, he was happy to help her with tactics and resources, and she ended up shepherding the bill to passage2. ExpectationWhat do you hope will happen? Do you hope theyll kick it off and become the next Larry Page and Sergey Brin? And if that does in fact happen, where does it leave you? Before you connect two people professionally, think very hard about what you hope will happen. And if its a potential business partnership, find some way to make it clear that if they do move ahead and make squillions of dollars together, youd appreciate a matchmakers fee. It isnt greedy, its just good business.I once honigwein a woman who had everyone she met professionally fill out a form saying that if they ultimately worked together as a result of her introductions or machinations, theyd collectively pay her 5% of any monies raised or earned. It was a gutsy plan, but she explained to me that she spent a lifetime cultivating people and relationships, and if she went ahead and made an introduction, chances were excellent that it would pay off for the parties involved.3. An Even Playing FieldIts important to pay attention to some of the factors that define the people you plan to introduce before introducing them. After all, at this point youre the only one who has information on both parties. And while even Googling them will provide some information, as the conduit, youre the one with a deeper knowledge of each.Typically when I introduce s omeone its because they have a common goal or interests but are unaware of each others position, Walsh said. If someone specifically asks Walsh for a referral or introduction, Im more prone to contact the target individually and either gauge interest, if any, or forward documents that way. She added, Its bedrngnis because Im stingy, but typically when the desire is one-sided I let the target reach out on their own time and desire, but Ill usually give background on who the person asking is and whether or not Ive seen him or her in a professional setting.4. A Cultural Connection or Shared OutlookWhile it seems like a no-brainer to want to connect like-minded businesses or people in similar careers, its important to understand not just their personal preferences, but their business culture and ethos.Some years back I partnered with a (now) former friend on launching an international business networking club. It was small, it was intimate, it was carefully thought out and each event an d applicant very carefully vetted. Cocktail events seemed like a natural progression from group lunches and dinners. Only the thing I missed at the time was that my former friend and partner was using each event as an alcohol-fueled potential dating pool, while I was hard at work trying to create experiences and events that would enhance peoples working lives. Needless to say, it didnt work, with the final straw being him showing up tipsy to a small corporate dinner and then leaving mid-conversation in pursuit of the next fun thing. While heavy social drinking was more acceptable in his part of the world, when he was in NYC his actions reflected badly on me, and ultimately our partner corporations and investors.5. Or Just for FunIncidentally, connecting people doesnt always have to be about love or career.Jonathan Levitt, Sales Manager at InsideTracker regularly connects people unprompted when I think two people would enjoy connecting. He also said I have a pretty large network and I like to use it to help other people make connections as well. Levitt is also part of November Project, a free fitness initiative, that according to Levitt is inspiring people worldwide to get fit and be more accountable in life. Ive seen some major successes and positive changes from people who have showed up for the first time, and I want more people to be able to be able to experience thatWondering how to go about introducing people? Walsh shared her formula for a successful introductory noteTypically Ill give both people a private heads up that Im connecting them with a short email or text and then Ill write an email that follows a specific structure Subject Introducing John and Mary, then Ill address the first person (Hi John) and write one paragraph giving background on how I know the other person, a personal tidbit, and finally what theyre doing professionally that intersects with the second person. Then Ill address the second person (Hi Mary, meet John) and give a similar s piel. Finally Ill summarize why they should know each other and give the imperative to reach out. I think this approach breaks the ice between the two with levity and gives them an opening thats not entirely professional because Ive described them each as humans rather than with their job titles.

Kids, Work and Java Full Stack Developer Resume

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