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before following up?

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I was interviewed two weeks ago for a temporary YA position, that would start immediately. I got the call back from the Ass't Director, with whom I had the first interview, a week ago asking if I would like to come back for a second interview with the Director. YES! This was last Friday, and today is Thursday. So far I haven't gotten a call from the Ass't Director or the Director to schedule this interview.

My question is: Would it be appropriate for me to send a quick email to the Ass't reiterating my enthusiasm for the job and that I am still very interested and can start immediately? I did do this once and that spurred me into the 2nd interview. I want to look like a self starter, and that I don't sit around waiting for something, but on the other hand I don't want to seem pushy either.I understand that this is probably low priority for the Director, but if the job is to start immediately I'd think she would schedule it soon. How long does this process usually take? I am not used to the slow pace that this seems to be taking.

Thanks for any advice!

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I would leave out the part about starting immediately. I would send a thank you for their time and just wanted to let you know that I am still interested. If you say you can start immediately in my mind that is kind of like syaing why didn't you just give me the job already.

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 I agree!! I usually go by the rule that if you haven't heard back in a week's time, it's okay to send a nice e-mail re-asserting your interest and a "hope to hear from you soon". I also usually ask for a timeline - a "so, how long to do think your process will take" kind of question when I'm being interviewed. That way you know about how long it will take, and when that time has come and gone and you're still waiting, you have a good frame of reference. Good luck! Hope you hear something soon. – Elfkey Feb 4 at 14:27
Matt and Elfkey have both given excellent advice. Good luck! – Anne Feb 4 at 17:25
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 I agree as well! A great thing I did that helped my rep' for getting the position I'm in now was to send a "thank you for meeting with me" immediately after the interview (and I had 3 interviews, each time with different people. I found their email addresses on the school's website). The first interviewer (who became my direct supervisor) told me that she was impressed by my email, especially that I was the only one to do that out of all the people they saw (and they saw many). Sometimes it's the little things that set you apart. ;) – Elsa Feb 5 at 16:25
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 The funny thing is that it is such a basic piece of job searching manners. The three things I was always taught while searching for a job was perfect (and I mean not a spot on it) resume, always be at least five minutes early to the interview, and always send a thank you note for the interview. In our particular field I would add always do your research. Visit the library ahead of time you can. – Matt Feb 5 at 17:26
Adding my two cents: first off, hopefully you've already sent the thank you letter (generally you want to get it out within 24 hours of interview) and secondly, at the end of the interview you can/should ask: what is the timeframe for your hiring decision? At this point, I think it's fine to send a follow up email, thanking them again for the opportunity to be considered for the position, and that you look forward to hearing from them regarding their hiring decision. That's it. Keep it simple. – Emily J Feb 6 at 1:21
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I don't know about other libraries, but it takes us forever to get anyone new in. Slow moving board. Be patient!

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