[Ntw6817]

So I went to an initial interview and talked with the managing partner. They invited me back for a 2nd interview and I talked with a manager and an audit partner.

Both interviews went well and I received a call from the managing partner on Friday.He told me they were very interested in me and asked if I could start sooner than when I had indicated during the interviews. I had told them I wanted to start in August because I go through my employee evaluations at my current firm at the end of July and I was very curious about the feedback that I would be receiving.

He said that that was fine and that he would get in touch with me early next week. This conversation happened last Friday. It’s now Thursday and I haven’t heard anything. Should I follow up with an email or just wait it out. I was thinking of waiting until the end of the day tomorrow and sending an email to confirm that they were still interested.

[242126]

I would follow up today. Just FYI – based on what you said about the review , in my mind it translated to…I want to hear what my evaluation is because if it is good, I will probably stick around. Not sure if that is your intention or not, but that is what I think when I hear that.

[Ntw6817]

Yeah, I realized that's how it probably came off as. I didn't really mean it that way though. I would probably still leave even if my current firm gave me a great review because the commute is way too long and I don't really like the culture here.

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@Ntw6817

If he said he was going to follow-up with you this week, give him until toward the end of business tomorrow (Friday is still this week!).

I do agree with @242126's statement that he may have taken it as “I may get a raise b/c of my evaluation and stay”; however, I wouldn't expect a managing partner to put too much weight on that last statement as it is reasonable.

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[Anonymous]

That was a horrible idea, I don't think you should have said that at all.

Start off on the right foot with the new employer, who cares what the old one thinks.

You will have an exit interview before you leave, ask if your reviews could be discussed then so you know what you can improve on.

Try to get in contact with them, tell them you can put in a standard 2 week notice as soon as an employment contract is signed.

[Ntw6817]

I was thinking that if I email him tomorrow that I would mention that even though I'm wanting to wait until after my review is over to start. I have no problem accepting an offer now. Any thoughts on doing that?

[Missy]

If you email him tomorrow, let him know that if their needs are to have someone in sooner than August you'd be happy to start sooner. Come off as a team player right out of the gate.

I will say if it was between you and another candidate who they were equally inclined toward, the other candidate could have gotten an offer. You basically let them know that the only reason you couldn't start earlier is because you wanted feedback from your current employer first I would assume you'd be the kind of employee who puts their own ego/needs over the needs of the firm. That may be completely harsh and off base, but they don't “know” you or your work ethic and it just comes across from an outside view as exceptionally self-serving.

Reiterating your desire to get your review isn't in your best interest at this point.

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[Anonymous]

If you're going to make contact, you should just restate your interest in the job and let them know you can start as soon as they need you. I agree that it's not going to help you to remind them that you want to stay put until you get your review. I think a lot of people do this to get written proof that their employer was pleased with their work, and then they leave. If all you wanted was feedback on your performance, you could just take your old boss to lunch a few weeks down the road and have a casual conversation about it.

I'm on the fence about acting like your new job is the most important thing in the world. Honestly, your needs SHOULD come before your company's needs, and I wouldn't want to work for any company who expects me to put the firm's needs ahead of my own. At the end of the day, it is just a job. But notice I said your NEEDS come before the company, not your EGO comes before the company. You do need to maintain your professional reputation by treating former employers fairly. You do not need to get a pat on the back from a company you're about to leave.

If you say “No, I can't start sooner because I want to get my review before I leave,” then it definitely sounds like you are not a sure thing. It seems like you are either waiting to see if your current firm counters with a better offer, or you are trying to get a positive review in case you need to use it in the future.

[Anonymous]

I like performance reviews, so I understand wanting to see mine. (Actually didn't get one this year cause we've been super busy, and I'm kinda disappointed. 🙁 ) However, as mla first said and others have said since, to the employer it sounds like you're waiting to see what you get from your current employer. If I was the one hiring, I'd take it that way, even though I do genuinely just enjoy hearing what my boss thought of my performance. So, it's likely that they've offered the job to someone else at this point, but they probably haven't accepted yet, so an email that says something that offers – to an extent – to start earlier could be good.

[Anonymous]

I agree with MLA. Email him and use the opportunity to depict yourself as a flexible and positive team member! Did you send thank you emails after your interview? You could use the email to do both if not. Reiterate that your interest in the job is unconditional and you're happy to start sooner if they have the need.

He did say he would get in touch with you “early” this week, and it's Thursday. (If he had just said “this week,” I'd probably let it go.) So I would shoot him an email and say what MLA said. In addition (if you haven't already done so in a thank you email), remind him why you think you're a great fit and how much you're “looking forward to the opportunity to work together.”

[Ntw6817]

Thanks everyone! I had sent an email just asking if they were still interested and they responded by letting me know that they are still very interested and will be making me a formal offer next week.

[Anonymous]

Yeaaah! Great news!

[242126]

Congrats!

[Anonymous]

Awesome! 🙂 Next week being the start of July means you may be able to do a more traditional 2-3 weeks notice and still get your review, too.

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