I interviewed for a new job this past Monday and now have been sitting on pins and needles ever since to see what will happen next.
Initially recruiter said to follow up with her today since they are interviewing all week. This morning she said that they still have 4 more people scheduled for next week and to follow up with her next Friday. She also said that they told her that they liked me, but that's it. I have one big negative tick against me - lack of certification that they would prefer though. Though during the interview they said that it's a preference and not an absolute requirement. However, I have a feeling that it is a very strong preference. I am so stressed about this. I did manage both people who interviewed me to specifically say to me that they are looking for skills set and fit and not just certification and that they both thought my skill set would fit well within their group and the position (I always ask for a little feed back from interviewer while I'm there).
I loved the company and the people I spoke with. It is a great opportunity to change my field a little while staying with the same industry. The new skills would be much more transferable in the future to other jobs too. It would be about 17% bump in salary, plus more vacation days, 100% employer paid medical (I am paying $700/month right now), 401k match, annual bonuses and raises. Commute would be a little longer, 1.5 hrs vs 1.25 right now, but it's all public transit so shouldn't be huge deal. Much better location for lunch time walks. Much better hours. Low turnover. The position I interviewed for is a new position. People who interviewed me have been there for 18 and 4 years respectively.
My current place sucks. Low morale. High turnover. Been here for 1.5 yr and no raises/bonuses. Worst medical insurance I've ever seen (both cost and coverage). Only 10 days vacation. No 401k match. Zero flexibility.
I've been looking for new job, but haven't seen anything really interesting. Plus my lack of certification is a big question mark anywhere in the industry, so that's a problem. The certification is at least a 2 year process. And I've tried to take exams in the past, but I am really bad at taking tests and I haven't been able to pass. This is the most shameful thing for me that I can't pass these stupid tests.
Anyway, I wanted to send a note/email to the people I interviewed with to reiterate how interested I am in the position, but my recruiter said that if I do, I should send a note to her and she will forward it to them. I am not sure about this, but people at this place seem to be a bit hands off as far as interviewing process. They even have recruiter put interviews directly on their calendars instead of them selecting best days/times themselves. When I showed up for my interview on Monday, the person didn't even remember that I was scheduled, but then checked his calendar, grabbed my resume from his desk and was ready to go. And he did explain that they are very informal and basically let recruiter run this process in terms of scheduling. He said I was 3rd or 4th person they interviewed and they have 3-4 more this week. And today recruiter said they have at least 3 more scheduled for next week. At that point they will make a decision to either make an offer or do a second round with short list candidates.
So, do I send an email for them to the recruiter? And what do I say in? I am really bad at composing cover/thank you letters.
And how do I calm down my nerves for the time being? And later deal with disappointment if I don't get an offer?