[iampei]

So I currently work in quite a large accounting firm (not big 4 yet), and I was currently in the process of getting a scheduled time to speak with a recruiter via phone for the next day. However, after I provided the recruiter my available time, she completely stopped emailing me. It was closer to 5 o clock. Perhaps she went home for the day?

Note: Apparently something was wrong with my resume where my name would be repeated twice at the header. The problem would only arise when printed. After i found out, I quickly followed up with the recruiter to provide a document that does not have that problem. I hope this doesn’t affect me in any way.

I hope the lack of a timely response from the recruiter isn’t the result of my stupid mistake. can anyone give me their input? did she not respond due to my minor mistake or do you think recruiters wouldn’t be that cold as to just leave the discussion as it is?

[Anonymous]

This was today?? CHILL OUT

[Anonymous]

This was today?? CHILL OUT

[iampei]

i keep telling myself that. its not helping…

[iampei]

i keep telling myself that. its not helping…

[barelystayingsane]

Emailing can be good, but I'm a big proponent of calling somebody and figuring something out with a 2-minute phone call instead of trading three or four emails throughout an entire morning or afternoon. Stop worrying about it for the rest of the night, and call (do NOT email) her tomorrow to follow up if she doesn't get back to you by later in the morning. That should get you some results.

[barelystayingsane]

Emailing can be good, but I'm a big proponent of calling somebody and figuring something out with a 2-minute phone call instead of trading three or four emails throughout an entire morning or afternoon. Stop worrying about it for the rest of the night, and call (do NOT email) her tomorrow to follow up if she doesn't get back to you by later in the morning. That should get you some results.

[calicpa]

dam you crazy

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[calicpa]

dam you crazy

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[iampei]

i don't know the recruiter's number. every big 4 and the other regional recruiters that i have ever dealt with are always initially, “don't call us, we'll call you.” it's annoying, but that's how they roll.

[iampei]

i don't know the recruiter's number. every big 4 and the other regional recruiters that i have ever dealt with are always initially, “don't call us, we'll call you.” it's annoying, but that's how they roll.

[barelystayingsane]

This recruiter doesn't have an email signature with her phone number in it? I have never gotten an email from a Big 4 employee who didn't include a signature…at least in their initial email.

[barelystayingsane]

This recruiter doesn't have an email signature with her phone number in it? I have never gotten an email from a Big 4 employee who didn't include a signature…at least in their initial email.

[iampei]

@barelystayingsane

ooo i totally forgot about that. sorry long day. thanks for reminding me! can't believe i forgot something that even i have on my professional email.

[iampei]

@barelystayingsane

ooo i totally forgot about that. sorry long day. thanks for reminding me! can't believe i forgot something that even i have on my professional email.

[jeff]

Give her til Tuesday morning – then follow up. 🙂

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