Background info: Couple months ago I had interviewed for a great job but it did not work out in the end. The president and others from the shop emailed me and told me to stay in touch as “you never know what may happen in this business” (financial advisory - restructuring). I genuinely believe they thought I would be a good fit but presume they had a superior candidate (i lacked experience). Since it is the holiday season and I want to keep up the touches I was pondering sending a card or gift (alcohol/cigars). Having limited funds myself cant afford anything too lavish but want it to be classy. What are your opinions…does a simple email suffice or gift of some sort or a card or should i just forget about it and move on.
I’m not sure about this. Do you really think you have a shot there in the future? I have you spoke with anyone since? When was interview? They could either remember and having liked you appreciate the thought. Then again they could remember you, knew you were a worthy candidate, but found someone much better and now view you a simple crazy stalker wacko.
i do think i have a shot in the future just not sure when. When talking to the president he had mentioned he was looking to hire 2 people 1 at a time. So i conject they will be looking for another addition to the team in the future. I had been interviewing for 2 months (made it right to the end). Last contact was in early November. definitely want to avoid the crazy stalker profile.
So maybe some of the ladies on the board can chime in on this. If you had a Shewee how would you stow it? In the purse?
Send them something that would make them laugh, like a used VHS copy of Teen Wolf Too, and wrap it in your resume. You’ll be working there before new years.
send them $10 and let them know you want to help their bottom line.
You can have a Chicago deep dish pizza shipped to them on dry ice with FedEx. That is really cool, unless they are in Chicago, and even if they thought you were a weirdo/stalker they would eat up the pizza anyhow, and the more they ate the more they would think hey that guy is kinda cool, and bam your phone is ringing.
Send two professional dancers: one male and one female. That way you cover all of your bases. Edit: Or a lobstergram.
I think a holiday card is totally appropriate. I’d sent out holiday cards to people who I turned down for a job, as well as people who didn’t give me a job but whom I respected and admired. A simple card with three or four sentences wishing them well can go along way. You never know who you might cross paths with in the future, and I’d rather build goodwill than badwill. Besides, most people these days don’t bother to put pen to paper anymore – e-mails have become too convenient – so you would do well for yourself to write holiday cards. I’d like to know that I’m not the only one who’s spending the next week and a half writing several dozen holiday cards to various family, friends, and colleagues…
I write holiday cards by hand too.
I totally agree with Numi… anything more than $5 just looks like you’re trying to hard. The card will show that you’re still interested and motivated for the position. Ever considered offering to do a short term project so they can assess your knowledge and skill level? In a couple interviews I had to submit writing samples… and even complete a time pressured… statement of cash flow from scratch for an analyst position.
chocolate cigars!!
cfaprincess Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > chocolate cigars!! No. Now please address the real question here. Where would you stow the shewee?
I once met a lesbian ex-policeman who slept in Tompkins Square park. She knew how to pee in a urinal but I don’t recall her mentioning that she needed a device. Anyway, I’m getting the shewee for my wife. Thanks for posting that. Storing the shewee? I’d imagine you just rinse it off while you wash your hands and then put it in a zip lock bag next to your toothbrush.
brianr, Re – your question: “If you had a Shewee how would you stow it? In the purse?” I conducted a survey of every woman. By far, the number one and two answers were: No. 1: “Tie it to a string and wear it around my neck” No. 2: “Clip it to a carabiner on my belt loop”
cjones65 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > brianr, > > Re – your question: “If you had a Shewee how > would you stow it? In the purse?” > > I conducted a survey of every woman. By far, the > number one and two answers were: > > No. 1: “Tie it to a string and wear it around my > neck” > No. 2: “Clip it to a carabiner on my belt loop” Really? I think your sample was too small. A on a lanyard around your neck would have clearly been a top choice.
No. I went straight to the source and asked Chaka Khan (she’s every woman)
and who says doing a sampling a population can be difficult?!
Why stow it? With comfort like that, you could leave it poking out of your fly.