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I wish I could find the Karnaugh map for love.2^<3Registered User regular
I wish I could find the Karnaugh map for love.2^<3Registered User regular
So about three month ago I went to my Uni's job fair and submitted my resume on a whim to one of the most well-respected (and proportionally funded) research centers in my area. I'm an excellent student, but did not have a very beefy resume, so I was surprised when I got a call from said company this week asking when I'm going to, and what my plans are after I graduate. The lady who called, judging from her business like tone, seemed to have been from HR and before I could ask any questions the conversation concluded with her saying she will contact the hiring manager.
I have very little experience with the job application process, all the jobs I had thus far were menial and usually through someone I closely knew. What do I make of this? Am I waiting for another call right now, or should I follow up on it myself? Is there a one week rule-like protocol for this type of situation? My first pessimistic instinct is to mark it down as meaningless, but I also can't help but wondering if there's anything I can proactively do to improve my chances of getting hired now. Oh, btw, this would be my dream job after graduating.
Also, there is the problem that if they do decide to hire me, I might not actually graduate in time to take the position. If they're interested in me, do I have any lee way to negotiate a deferment of some sort. Probably not... I'm just a dumb undergrad, help!
I have very little experience with the job application process, all the jobs I had thus far were menial and usually through someone I closely knew. What do I make of this? Am I waiting for another call right now, or should I follow up on it myself? Is there a one week rule-like protocol for this type of situation? My first pessimistic instinct is to mark it down as meaningless, but I also can't help but wondering if there's anything I can proactively do to improve my chances of getting hired now. Oh, btw, this would be my dream job after graduating.
Also, there is the problem that if they do decide to hire me, I might not actually graduate in time to take the position. If they're interested in me, do I have any lee way to negotiate a deferment of some sort. Probably not... I'm just a dumb undergrad, help!
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At this point, it's too early in the process to really do or say much of anything about it. From the sounds of the call it was more of an initial screening to clear up info on your application/resume more than anything else. They may have an opening at a specific date and want to know which applicants would be able to start at that time.
I wouldn't follow up unless/until you hear from the hiring manager that the first woman said she'd be contacting.
Other than proper interview technique - be calm, confident and prepare answers for anything they might ask - nope. Then again, if they haven't given you a time for a call back, I doubt you'll be expected to give an interview there and then. As someone said, they may just be confirming your details.
I second giving a followup call in a week if you haven't heard, just a friendly enquiry framed around asking if they need any more information from you.
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