Communication

4X4Dodger wrote:

blkdodge wrote:
What is customary regarding communication with a future employer. We have been verbally hired for the 2015 summer season with very little communication, as exact time for us to arrive, special instructions and etc.

Thoughts?

I would never take any position unless I had it in writing: Send a polite e mail asking that they put the terms of the employment in writing with all details and e mail it to you.

They will immediately realize that you are a careful and deliberate type and that this will protect them as well as you...I've never had a company refuse such a request.

Hear, Hear!
Good paper makes good relationships!
Avoid the memory file, it isn't very accurate!
Vic

blkdodge wrote:
What is customary regarding communication with a future employer. We have been verbally hired for the 2015 summer season with very little communication, as exact time for us to arrive, special instructions and etc.

Thoughts?

I would never take any position unless I had it in writing: Send a polite e mail asking that they put the terms of the employment in writing with all details and e mail it to you.

They will immediately realize that you are a careful and deliberate type and that this will protect them as well as you...I've never had a company refuse such a request.

I have remained email and phone contact, I usually get very nice replies. But nothing is ever flowed through. Maybe they are extremely busy, I don't know. Could be that I expect to much, not quite the way I'm used to working. This is my first workamper job so I just don't know what to expect.

Executive wrote:
Also find out how many hours and days you'll be working. We were told we'd be working 15 hrs/week but we failed to ask about the day thing. Turns out they wanted us to work 3 hrs/day/5 days a week....never again....that's like a "real" job, only with no pay....Dennis

Its like being relied on for 3 hrs a day for 5 days! Fifteen hours in a week is a job??? That's ranks right about there for charity work.

Also find out how many hours and days you'll be working. We were told we'd be working 15 hrs/week but we failed to ask about the day thing. Turns out they wanted us to work 3 hrs/day/5 days a week....never again....that's like a "real" job, only with no pay....Dennis

In addition to the post above, when you're set, make sure you send a hand written thank you note via first class mail.

Although we only volunteer and often a year out we, I should say DW, maintains email contact with the VC at the particular location. It is good to know when you are expected to arrive.

Send an email thanking them and request information you need so you may being planning.