Hi all! Just wanted others advice. I run a small daycare out of my home. Earlier this week I interviewed with a family looking for daycare.I advertise on Craigslist, and this is how they found me. I thought the interview went well, and I really hope they offer me the job! They told me that they would make up their mind in a couple of weeks and let me know as soon as possible if they would use me. Today, I put a new add on Craigslist. The same family contacted me asking about my daycare. They did not realize that it was me. Do I just ignore the second email they sent me or send one back saying it was me and we had met earlier this week. I would love to know if they have totally ruled me out or are they just looking for more people to interview before they make a choice. What is your opinion? Ingore the second email or write back. I really do not want to do anything that would make them not want to use me!
I agree completely with Nicole. Call if you can. If not just send them an email. No harm in letting them know. Don't take it as a bad sign. People almost always do two or three interviews before making a choice.
I agree with the other responses - don't assume they don't like you. I think most parents want to interview multiple places before making a decision to make sure they are well-informed.
IF you have their phone number, I would call them up and let them know that they reached you a second time. That way, you can read their cues and get a better idea of where you stand. If not, just send a friendly e-mail back to them letting them know that they have contacted you twice. Don't lose hope. They are probably just looking to find something to compare your services to.
Good luck.
N.
I would email them back, and tell them that you have already met. That gives you the oppurtunity to ask them if they have ruled you out, or if they are just continuing to explore their options before making a final decision.
I interviewed about 12 different people before I made a decision on my daughter's daycare provider, and my husband and had to assign nicknames to the people we were meeting and messaging with to keep them straight, so there is a good chance that this family just may not realize/remember having met you already.
Good luck filling your openings!
I was in a similar situation. I was interviewed by a family and they never got back to me with their decision. I just sent a friendly email. Otherwise, it will drive you insane just waiting and wondering. Good Luck! =)
A.
