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missed an opportunity? - sittinbythephone

Posted: Oct 19, 2011

Just wondering if anyone has missed a job opportunity by not responding right away to a potential employer. I got an email yesterday around 3 p.m. asking to interview with me and I responded around 5 p.m. and have now heard nothing back. Just wondering if I missed my window? Would they go with someone else just because they were available in that 2-hour window? I really, really, really want this job and am just making myself sick over the possibility I may have missed my opportunity.

Take a deep breath. - Cathy

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Relax :-) I think most companies realize you are not sitting at your computer 24/7 and wouldn't expect you to respond immediately to an email. They might just be busy with something else right now and not able to reply right away. I hope you hear back soon and get the job! I'll be praying for a good outcome for you : -)

Opportunity - MT

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You responded around 5 p.m. Most people leave their offices at 5 p.m. so why would you be so worried and making yourself sick? Not to mention the fact that this company could be in a completely different time zone than you which also changes things up a bit. If you are worried about it, respond again this morning with a note that says something along the lines of, "I wanted to send this follow-up e-mail to be sure you received the one I sent yesterday. I am very interested in this position and hope to hear from you soon."

don't know why - sittinbythephone

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I don't know why I just got this sinking feeling. They are in a different time zone (1-hour earlier than I am) so they would have received it at 4 yesterday afternoon. I did send a follow-up email this morning. She responded to 3 other emails yesterday within an hour of each one but this last one in regards to the interview, nothing. I guess I wouldn't be as freaked out if I didn't want this job so badly.
Thanks for the positive vibes, Cathy!

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