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Mistake

puffymilk

puffymilk

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Ah shit I think I made a mistake when answering an employer's question. He asked "what is your current availability?" and I said "I am available for an interview on [insert possible dates & times here]" but then he replied again "thanks [my name], how soon are you available after the interview?" and I said "My employer requires me to give a two-week notice before I leave the company and after that I will be happy to join your team"

When he asked what is my current availability, I should've answered something like... I am available as soon as possible, right? Not giving him an interview date availability. Godamnit. This is probably why he has not giving me any updates.
 
SamB

SamB

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#2
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The usual meaning of ‘what’s your availability’ is when can you start, but I don’t think it’s a big deal. The question was clarified and you then gave the answer to the question that they wanted. I don’t think there is an issue with you saying you have a 2 week notice period. There is a downside for the recruiter in that they have to wait 2 weeks for you but there is also an upside in that you have shown you are desirable as you currently have a job and also that you are professional because you will work out your notice and not leave your employer in the lurch.
 
puffymilk

puffymilk

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#3
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SamB said:
The usual meaning of ‘what’s your availability’ is when can you start, but I don’t think it’s a big deal. The question was clarified and you then gave the answer to the question that they wanted. I don’t think there is an issue with you saying you have a 2 week notice period. There is a downside for the recruiter in that they have to wait 2 weeks for you but there is also an upside in that you have shown you are desirable as you currently have a job and also that you are professional because you will work out your notice and not leave your employer in the lurch.
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Thanks! Do you think it's ok for me to ask him for any updates? Or would that be annoying/weird/looking too desperate (though actually am desperate)?
 
MisterBGone

MisterBGone

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#4
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puffymilk said:
Thanks! Do you think it's ok for me to ask him for any updates? Or would that be annoying/weird/looking too desperate (though actually am desperate)?
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I would probably wait, but it is totally your call, based on knowing both the employer, and this person you are in contact/or communication with now. Unless some clarification is needed, such as a question in regards how they plan on proceeding with their decision making process, and when or what timeframe you might be expected to hear from them by, etc. Only other thing they could have been asking about: is your actual work/ing schedule (for availability). When can you not work a shift, etc (days/nights & so on. . . ) : ) Good luck either way & no matter what happens! Keep the questions coming if you've got them~
 
SamB

SamB

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#5
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If there is a 3rd party recruitment agent between you and the actual company that you are applying to then I think it’s OK to ask for an update after 2-3 days since recruitment is their entire business. If it’s a direct application then I think you should probably wait a week.
 
Ash600

Ash600

Of dust and shadows
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#6
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puffymilk said:
Thanks! Do you think it's ok for me to ask him for any updates? Or would that be annoying/weird/looking too desperate (though actually am desperate)?
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Speaking as a former employer for many years, allow a few days to pass before making a "gentle equiry" - and I stress gentle as well as polite. Though you may well be desperate to land that job, by demonstrating that you are just shows your hand and in my past experiences can begin to raise a few possible red flags about the applicant.
 
littlebears

littlebears

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#7
#7
SamB said:
The usual meaning of ‘what’s your availability’ is when can you start, but I don’t think it’s a big deal. The question was clarified and you then gave the answer to the question that they wanted. I don’t think there is an issue with you saying you have a 2 week notice period. There is a downside for the recruiter in that they have to wait 2 weeks for you but there is also an upside in that you have shown you are desirable as you currently have a job and also that you are professional because you will work out your notice and not leave your employer in the lurch.
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I always took that question as what times or days you would be able to work. Eg nights, weekends, school hours etc
 
KM76710

KM76710

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#8
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puffymilk said:
Thanks! Do you think it's ok for me to ask him for any updates? Or would that be annoying/weird/looking too desperate (though actually am desperate)?
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I would check relatively quickly. Unless there is a legal reason that you must give two weeks to a current employer I would update with the interviewer you are able as they want you. Texas is an at will state so you leave as you please. Two weeks notice is or at least used to be a courtesy between both parties so they can at least begin making plans, trying to get someone to at least have some knowledge of what they may need to cover, but now many businesses will either run you to a frazzle or just term you shortly afterwards so they can claim they fired you.
 
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