Writing a follow up letter about a job

firefox · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Oct 2005 Karma :

Hey guys im hoping for some advice from people with more experience then me, What is going on is i took an interview with ADT they said if i get good references i have the job anyway i got the good reference and they asked me to take in my drivers license for proof of who i am. Any way since then i have not heard anything and would like to write them a letter asking about the job but not sounding pushy at the same time im only 16 you see never done this before Embarassed

thanks in advance

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Barry_M2 · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Sep 2004 Karma :

How long has it been since you gave them details of your driving licence?
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Annabella · Like a person, only smaller Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

You may be better going and seeing them in person or actually calling them.

Unfortunately, there seems to be a new unwritten rule regarding jobs and applications. New practice seems to be that if you hear nothing within six (give or take) weeks, then this usually means you haven't got the job. Thumbs Down

In this case, if they have promised you the job (did you get anything in writing?) then you should persue it. Thumbs Up

Make sure you gather all the evidence to prove you attended an interview, who it was with, who assured you of employment and of course, copies of your references and your driving licence.
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Sadie · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2004 Karma :

Try the following letter - it reminds them that you are still interested in the job, and if you were not successful, they may tell you why, which can only be useful for future applications.

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WavyGravy · Scooby Slapper Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Karma :

Phone the person who told you you had got the job, what you think of as 'pushy' they will think of as enthusiasm, when i was in a managerial position I never employed anyone who didnt ask for the job!
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Kaben · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Mar 2005 Karma :

Firefox,

i cannot stress how much better a phone call will be than a letter. Send the letter if it will give you piece of mind, but give the contact at ADT a call personally.

I work in Recruitment and pretty much always its the person who calls in an takes an interest who is the one we end up pushing for ourselves. Afterall, we have to sell that person and be enthusiatsic about them to the client.

Call in and ask if there has been any progress on your application - if not ask for a time scale and when you should call back again.
If you are unlucky and you didnt get the placement, ask for feedback as to why. Shows you have an interest and they may keep you in mind if the feedback isnt terrible.
The feedbackwill also help for future interviews/applications as you will be able to learn from your mistakes.

Seriously, call them.

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colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

I'd ring or email.
If they have lost your contact details or something daft, messing about with snail mail means you get an answer slower, and they might just give the job to the next guy down on the list.
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Annabella · Like a person, only smaller Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

firefox · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Oct 2005 Karma :

IVe got a mobile number/office number and email for one person called John gibbon the one who interviewed me and phoned me back saying i had the job, i had to sit a test with 60 other people and i think only 6 people got an interview.

firefox · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Oct 2005 Karma :

and thanks guys,

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TOM M · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2005 Karma :

Get on the phone dodge Thumbs Up

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KevTM · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Karma :

i do work for ADT/Scotshield/CTM.. it's a good job if you're into that kind of thing.. take it it's mostly fire alarms you'll be dealing with?

if so maintenances are piss easy... but can get boring, sorta.
installation work is ok as long as you're not dealing with pyro.

other than that ADT jobs i get are pretty good, seem like a good company to work for and actually give you plenty of time to complete jobs unlike the other mentioned above.

I don't think you can really sound too pushy if you're asking about the progress, just call or visit and keep asking and if you show you're eager there's definitely no harm in that, just more likely to get the position imo.

Anyway hope you get it, sounds like you've got it anyway! Thumbs Up

Annabella · Like a person, only smaller Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

Do let us know how you get on!

Best of Luck Thumbs Up

Sounds like it's an excellent job Smile

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firefox · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Oct 2005 Karma :

Got a phone call today and basically got told off a little for emailing them and asking about it Crying or Very sad

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firefox · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Oct 2005 Karma :

Hey, got a letter today saying.

Dear Roger

Please find enclosed letter for suth tyneside college to enable you to entol, offer for employment to follow following completion of your vetting << whats that mean Embarassed

. can you please forward your exam results without delay.

yours sincerely
For ADT Fire and Security

(name here)
Area installation manager

Kaben · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Mar 2005 Karma :

The vetting will be for your CRB (criminal record bureau) background check. This can take up to four weeks, and costs in the region of £40 as Annabella said. They wouldnt do this check if they werent going to give you the job as it takes time and money to do.

So basically your through, as long as you dont have a shady background.

Congratulations mate Thumbs Up

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Vic · Nova Slayer Joined: 19 Aug 2006 Karma :

Did you fill in a form then firefox? Because to get a CRB, whether standard or enhanced, you have to complete an application form complete with your signature.

Just so you know, I have waited over 8 weeks for a CRB check for some of the employers i support! Altho that was an enhanced one (i'm not def sure on timescale for a standard one)
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Annabella · Like a person, only smaller Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

The CRB checks I have done for our Guiders have been taking on average 7 weeks to come through. That being said Becky's arrived within two weeks, and mine after four...
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