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I interviewed for a job almost a month ago and I haven't heard back. So, I wanted to send an email to smoke out the answer. What do you guys think of this?

"It's been awhile since we spoke so I'm assuming that you've hired someone else.

I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to consider me. I enjoyed meeting you and hope all goes well for you.

Again, thank you for your time."

Honestly? It comes off a little snitty to me.

Also, and way more important - my current (new) job, which I lurve? Almost six weeks between first interview and call back. Total process was over four months, with me assuming I'd tanked it somehow during most of that. Some places move like lightning. Others, not so much.

quester, I think I would shift it a little -- say something like, "I'm still exploring opportunities and wanted to inquire if the job is still available." If you didn't send a thank you note right after the interview, make this more of a thank you.

Oh, the Chow Chow was just on Westminster. So huggable. And now the Dalmation! I swear, I still want one I can name Perdita.

Quester,

Why don't you try being a bit more positive, just in case it hasn't been filled. I work for government, and there are times where it has taken almost that long for a position to be filled. (Then again there was the time I interviewed for a job at a place and they never responded to any of my inquiries about the position afterwards.)

What about something like:

I had an interview with you on {date} for the {blank} position, and I was wondering if you have made a final decision about filling the position.

I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to consider me. I enjoyed meeting you and having the opportunity to talk to you about the position. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

and she's bought David's books, and Erin's books,

::pumps fist::

Library sales were a big part of my royalties, actually. For both books.

What kind of playlist are you shooting for, sarameg? It's What I Do. Going for a mood, or more of a vibe?

quester, I wouldn't say this:

It's been awhile since we spoke so I'm assuming that you've hired someone else.

It could be taken as passive-aggressive, and there's a chance the position might still be open.

Instead I would say something like, "I'm writing to inquire about the status of [position], for which I interviewed on [date] with [person]. [Insert specific thing discussed at interview to help jog memory.]

If the position has been filled, I wanted to thank you for taking the time to speak with me. I enjoyed meeting with you, and hope you will consider me for any future opportunities.

Once again, thank you for your time and consideration."

Thanks guys. I knew it didn't sound right, but couldn't figure out how else to say it. It is supposed to be a thank you note, but I'm hoping the job really is still available.

I'm just very impatient because I'm also trying to use it as leverage with my current employer. The same kind of position is opening up and it's what I really want to do, plus I need the pay raise. I'm just driving myself crazy because these guys aren't making their minds up fast enough for me.

the clock is ticking, guys! get on with it!!!

I'm having a tiny nervous break down.

I don't know. Of course, after posting my angst, I downloaded Joan Baez's version of Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts and the Decemberists' Perfect Crime #2 and that merged nicely with a crime story-telling with the Prison Trilogy (Billy Rose) and Murder in the Trailer Park by Cowboy Junkies and Lou Reed's Adversary. Mckennit's Highwayman and a bunch of CCR and whatnot. Oooh, and Tori Amos's Past the Mission and All along the Watchtower Theme there? Storytelling crime(kinda) and repercussions.

But that's been in my head for a while. I've got another, southern something. Roadtrip. Maybe. I've got 3 songs for that.

Anyway, it makes me kinda crazy. I tend to listen to albums or wtmd. I don't have to think, and apparently, I prefer that.

edit: basically, it depends. Sometimes I want a narrational theme, sometimes a musical one. Sometimes a mood, sometimes something else. If it is a mood, I'm likely to go with complete albums. My brain, it is a PITA.