Is it acceptable to email my old bosses instead of calling them?
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I’m currently interviewing with a company that is planning to hire me after they finish a background check. As part of the background check they will be contacting all the employers listed in my resume.
Is it okay to warn my former bosses via an email instead of calling them? I have a couple of reasons for emailing instead of calling.
1.I can avoid awkward “catching up on things” conversations
2.I can poise my thoughts better in an email
3.It’s simply easier
4.If I call, I may get voicemail instead of the actual person. I don’t want to have to leave an awkward voicemail message.
On the down side, emailing is less personal and may not leave as good an impression. What do you think? Is emailing acceptable?
September 15th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
i think its fine, if it were me i would def email!
September 17th, 2008 at 5:27 am
Sure…email is acceptable since you don’t owe them advanced notice anyway.
September 19th, 2008 at 5:21 am
The only reason why emailing isn’t a good idea is that your former bosses may not read the email before they receive a phone call from your prospective employer. Then they might be caught off guard, which is never appreciated.
If you get voicemail, concisely explain why you’re calling, and that should be sufficient. It might sound dorky, but write out what you want to say before you call.
September 20th, 2008 at 10:57 pm
They are probly busy. E-m them and tell them you are being interviewed for other jobs. There might be people contacking them. Keep it simple , Good luck Pem
September 23rd, 2008 at 6:24 am
I had a friend who faxed in his resignation. The boss thought it was hilarious.
September 24th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
I think you really should try and call first even if you have to leave a message, then you could email if you get no response, I think just an email is not the way to go if you are looking for a good reference.
September 28th, 2008 at 1:35 am
There is nothing wrong at all.but be polite .After all he was your boss earlier,Reserve not for your present boss sending a mail .
got me!
September 30th, 2008 at 7:35 pm
Just allow time for them to have actually seen it. If you don’t hear back from them with in a few days I would call them and follow up on your email.
October 1st, 2008 at 8:54 am
It wouldn’t hurt to do both. Just explain to your former employer about the background checks. Now your ex boss may ask why you’re doing this. Explain what your proposed new employer is doing.