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I hope everyone gets a position next Monday or sooner! Good luck
Sorry for the double post - but it really is important - has anyone heard from Kansas University Medical Center for interviews in any tracks?
I have a question about holding and declining offers. Most of the places I interviewed indicated they will be calling with offers. Should I request an email confirmation prior to declining other offers? I've just always operated under the idea that all job offers aren't real until they're in writing, but with how quick the UND will go, is that an appropriate assumption?
I would think any sites following the guidelines are straightforward and an offer means an offer.
I have a clear list of my choices, and as soon as I get an offer (most of mine indicated phone as well) from a site at the top of my list, I will contact those lower on the list immediately.
Definitely! I do hope the process goes quickly and smoothly and we are not left waiting the full 24 hours.
I appreciate the email stating very clearly:
"Holding an offer to consult with family, friend or other individuals is not seen as an appropriate use of this options. Applicants should have already had such conversations and considered them in their personal ranking of programs."
My one concern is if someone is waiting for an order from a program not following UND. That would definitely create a "log-jam"!
I'm planning to follow the guidelines exactly and decline any offers lower than the current offer I'm holding. And of course once I accept to let everyone know! I'm hoping everyone else does the same.
Anyone else go though this process previously (for pre-match internships or postdocs) and have any insight into the process?
Yes, completely appropriate!! Many sites make offers, only to have those offers held by an applicant. Those offers may end up being rejected, leaving that spot vacant for whomever is next on the list. In my opinion, the sooner you voice your continued interest, the better, so they move on to you as a potential next candidate. Good luck!Hey everyone! Need advice fast. If you don't receive any offers, is it appropriate to call the sites that haven't filled spots to ask where your at? Thanks again.
Yes, completely appropriate!! Many sites make offers, only to have those offers held by an applicant. Those offers may end up being rejected, leaving that spot vacant for whomever is next on the list. In my opinion, the sooner you voice your continued interest, the better, so they move on to you as a potential next candidate. Good luck!
For me, I'm not under the impression that I can move up or down the list based on my call, but rather I would like to get an idea of where things stand (even though I'm not currently holding other offers). My previous understanding was that you can contact sites for reciprocal offers, but does it look weird to say something like, "Hi Dr. X, I'm writing to check in on my status and ranking with the X postdoctoral fellowship. I remain very interested in the program and would be grateful for any information you could provide about my relative ranking." Thoughts? Mainly, I'm just going bonkers waiting. Time to practice some mindfulness/distraction.
For me, I'm not under the impression that I can move up or down the list based on my call, but rather I would like to get an idea of where things stand (even though I'm not currently holding other offers). My previous understanding was that you can contact sites for reciprocal offers, but does it look weird to say something like, "Hi Dr. X, I'm writing to check in on my status and ranking with the X postdoctoral fellowship. I remain very interested in the program and would be grateful for any information you could provide about my relative ranking." Thoughts? Mainly, I'm just going bonkers waiting. Time to practice some mindfulness/distraction.
Thanks, That is helpful!I wouldn't consider that weird at all, and I help rank postdoc applicants at my site. I've heard from many training directors that they expect and welcome inquiries like this. As long as you're not badgering someone, that sort of question can really help you decide if a site is worth waiting for.
I have a held offer and I called my top choice, but just have radio silence. It's unfortunate because if I'm very low on their list it would be helpful for me to move on to my next top choice.
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Maybe you are waiting on the site I am holding! Circular logic is circular.I'm holding an offer too. I was able to talk to my first choice, and they have an offer out that is being held, but said I am very high on their list and I should stay in touch. I can see how this can get complicated and take several days.
I miss the match.
Any thoughts or advice on what to do if we still have not heard from a top choice program asking about status and/or where the site is in the process? I already sent an email yesterday at noon but haven't heard a peep since. I don't want to badger them and I figured they are likely waiting to hear back from others, but they are my top (and only) choice at this point, and I'd like to know where I stand so that I can weigh whether I should begin to reach out to other sites that are still open.
How is everyone else doing who is still applying for postdocs? I'm ready for this process to be over. lol
current mood: I want to go back in time to everyone that told me "oh, finding a post-doc is SO much easier than the internship process" and punch them in the face.
I doubt the VA route will work if they do not already have an established postdoc as those positions are funded well in advance, unless someone had some research grant money lying around.
Got an invite yesterdayDid anyone else get TN Valley VA?