are job offer letters supposed to have starting dates? if they don't is it just a ruse?
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Some job offers do have starting dates.  Companies need headcount to start by a specified date for payroll reasons.  Start date may also affect how you are compensated with bonus incentives. For example, you might not qualified for the annual or quarterly bonus if you start after the effective date.\n\nI wouldn't prolong the start date too much because as much as you need a job, the company needs you to fill the missing headcount.
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If its one of those letters that promises something if it gets sent to so many people then yes its a scam.  They also usually say its a marketing campaign and give a persons name and phone or e-mail address to verify it.  There all scams.  Sorry
411364
I am sorry to say that there are no guarantees that they will find you a job or that the job they may find you is an appropriate one that you can keep for any period of time. Going through an agency means they get paid to find you a job, but it doesn't mean its the right one for you.
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you really do NOT need to be spouting off dates( even general ones like month only) like that.  OPSEC OPSEC OPSEC.  I sincerely hope you practice that in your everyday conversations with friends and co workers, as well as in your correspondence.  All it takes  is one person with some time on their hands to do a Google search on the Big E and cobble together all sorts of information from seemingly innocuous random data.
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uSSUALY CONTRACTS HAVE A CLAUSE AND IT SAYS THE TIME FOR SENDING THIS LETTER, anyway  the letter should sayu:\nAccording to our contract date ....... by this mean I wan to finish it, since .......... As the contract says. \nthanking you in advance,\ntrully yours,
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Don't worry it is not unsual to take longer. Depends a lot on the place where you are applying from. If there are many applications it may take longer then expected. What I reccomend you to do is keep calling them and ask them questions. I'm sure it will be fine at the end ...
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No, it doesn't bother me, although it is convenient if they post a range.  Usually only government listings do that.  I think there is enough variety in the marketplace, not only in what is expected of a given position, but what the employer will "settle for" once he sees who applies for a position.  The more we have set expectations for a given job title, the more trouble is created when a job does not fit the assumptions.  I am a "legal secretary," and there is a large body of assumptions about what that is, what I should know, and what I should expect to be paid.  But a law firm might be huge, with lots of benefits and support staff to do a lot of the routine tasks for me, or it might be a one-lawyer office, where I am expected to do everything, even water the plants.  If there was a "standard" salary, or even range, for such work, they would end up having to use different definitions, or put roman numerals after the title: become more rigid and beaurocratic than they already are.  Let's leave room for a prospective employer and employee to work it out for themselves.
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Recruiters and manager all have different ways to give a candidate "the brush off".  Sometimes Recruiters or Managers will tip their hand that you may not be as qualified by mentioning other candidates. They also might be doing that as a way to keep the upper hand knowing that they will be negoitiating an offer with you.  Companies  know that candidates are usually more likely to accept if they think the company has back-up options if they don't accept.  Personally, I have been on interviews where I thought I aced it and I never heard back.  The only way to know is if you get called.  Good Luck.
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Yeah, its been a week-go ahead and call the recruiter.  It will show your interest.
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Right up front, may I have an extension on job offer due to _______
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I checked into it a while back.  They usually want money up front for a 'list' of companies that employ, supposedly, people to stuff envelopes.  After you get the list, you are to contact these companies and try to get work from them.  Yes, a scam.
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the are from spamers that change the date on their computer so it will appear first or last on you e-mails\njust report them as spam and don't open them
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In many cases the worss "immediate placement" are included in the ad because the company hiring would prefer candidates who are immediately available, rather than those who would have to wait for a "notice period" (2-4 weeks) if they quit a current position.\n\nHowever, it does happen.  But if it doesn't, don't worry.  Imediate is a relative term.  It will probably take a few days to get back to you - most likely they wait to receive and sort applicants before they start interview process.
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No, put it as one job. Say that it is seasonal and you've worked for the past 3 seasons. Then put the months worked each season as the date. Good luck on your new job!!
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It is a new job scam, see link below, found it on google.\nThere are several company names they use to offer fake jobs.  \n\nhttp://www.klaasdevriesjr.nl/k-files/talentrock/instant_human_resources_instanthumanresources_usa_voice_usavoice_ask_america_askamerica_goodgradezone_goodgradesnow.htm
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what about getting temp jobs between now and then?
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Maybe they are sifting through all the potential employees. I would call them back and ask them. You could be honest and just ask them if they are still considering you .