From "just checking in" to clearly stating your intentions in professional e-mails.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/melaniemitchellwexler_jobsearch-interviewtips-careercoach-activity-7354140943203098624-PBMD?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAE7zOABz83nZb53qdeC66Dyj4MTQ6Hhhqw Stop "Winging" It

*** A candidate not knowing certain systems or programs that can easily be trained on does not count.

I was a final candidate at a few companies earlier this year. I've applied for subsequent roles at those companies that are very similar in qualifications and such. I got automatically rejected. I am not 100% sure if this was "the same role" as in they re posted it which could mean I was in the system as an already rejected candidate. Does anyone know why this could be? I was qualified enough the first time to get the interview and did well through the process. Thanks in advance.

Spoke to the hiring manager today. I think it went well, but he tells me it will be mid-August before I’ll hear back, and mentions the entire process is 4 steps. So I could conclude that if they want to move forward with my candidacy, I’d interview in August, then if all goes well move to step 4 in September, with a start date of 10/1. So from initial HR phone screen to an offer is 3 months! Is this common now? They seem to be purposely dragging this out and I’m now wondering if it’s common to get a requisition approved in June, with a condition that the new hire couldn’t start until Q4.

This job with the company is remote. I was asked by our VP of marketing what days would be best for an in person in Chicago in the beginning of August. I told them I had prior obligations and couldn't attend either of the dates they suggested. To which they pried. "Can you move the obligations around? Maybe you can attend a day or two and leave? Would it be better towards the end of the week as opposed to the beginning?" I told them I would check, but realistically my obligation is to my disabled husband. I expected to be with the company a while before they planned an in person where I could then explain the situation better. I am not comfortable opening up to them especially with how they initially reacted. Today they went so far as to make a big ordeal that I couldn't attend and then made a point that they were going to draft a calendar of all company in person events so we could plan ahead. I am planning to just wait for the calendar and see what it shows. Then go to HR with a letter written by my hubs doctor saying I cannot attend in person events. I am just looking for the best way to handle this. Any tips?

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