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On 08/12/11 I went for a second interview ( they called me about one month after the first interview). In my opinion, the interview went well. I did ask when will they make a decision and the HR manager stated by next Friday 08/19. I didn't get a call so I assumed I didn't get the job but on Monday 08/22 she called to give me an update, stating she was going to call that same day my personal and professional references which she did because one of the doctors I used to work told me and she even mentioned that she (HR manager) sounded really interesting in me. Anyway the same day the HR manager called around 430pm because my current job was not able to give her work performance just hiring date and they needed some other supervisor contact information. I called her right away because I had some questions whether could be someone from my previous job or needed to be from my current job. She didn't call me back. I called her back the following day (Tuesday) to follow up - no call back. One of my current supervisor told me he would be able to give work performance on my behalf so even though I had not heard from her I called her back on Thursday (08/25)  with his contact information. She hasn't call me back whether she received the information and I honestly don't know what to do.
I'm applying for an administrator position for the county and I understand the process is long but I do not know if I should follow up with an e-mail or just let it go. Please help!

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Dear Alex:
I understand how stressful job hunting is but patience is definitely part of it.  My suggestion is that you have made enough contact and the HR officer is going to take her time no matter what you do.  If I were you I would send one more email which should only state that you hope she has all the information she needs to evaluate your candidacy and if she needed anything more to let you know.  Then sit back and wait or pursue another opportunity.  Good etiquette and returning phone calls and emails on a timely basis is a trait that few have these days.  

I really hope you get the job.  Can you write again and let me know?

All the best,
Cynthia Lett
www.thatssoannoyingbook.com  

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Author of "That's So Annoying - An Etiquette Expert On The World's Most Irritating Habits And What To Do About Them" . One of the few Certified Etiquette Professionals (CEP) and Certified Protocol Professionals(CPP) earned by examination through the International Society of Protocol & Etiquette Professionals (www.ispep.org). I will be happy to answer your questions about business or social etiquette, international customs or protocol issues.

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Ms. Lett has trained over 100 etiquette professionals worldwide to teach the subject to professionals and children. She has worked in 102 countries and is expert in doing business in unfamiliar cultures. Ms. Lett is principal of The Lett Group since 1983. Professionally, Ms. Lett is the founder of and serves as Executive Director of the International Society of Protocol & Etiquette Professionals headquartered in Washington, DC.

Organizations
University Club of Washington, DC She is an active member of the National Speakers Association, American Society for Training and Development; Women Business Owners; Professional Convention Management Association; and past member of the American Society of Association Executives; Foundation for International Meetings (Board of Governors 1986-1987). She was elected into Who's Who of American Women; Who's Who of Advertising Executives; 2000 Notable American Women; Who's Who of the World's Women; Who's Who of U.S. Executives and Who's Who of the World.

Publications
Ms.Lett is the author of "That's So Annoying: An Etiquette Expert On The World's Most Irritating Habits And What To Do About Them" available wherever books are sold and at www.thatssoannoyingbook.com. She has been featured and quoted in publications such as Successful Meetings, Meetings and Conventions, Meeting News, Business Travel News, Washington Business Journal, Washington Post, New York Times, Regardies Magazine, Wall Street Journal, The Robb Report, Entrepreneur Magazine, The Harvard Business Review, Ohio Business Review, Training and Development Journal, CIO Magazine and others

Education/Credentials
Certified Protocol Professional Certified Etiquette Professional Certificate: Adult Learning Techniques - George Washington University Master-Legal Studies - Antioch School of Law BS - Restaurant, Hotel & Institutional Management - Purdue University BA - Public Relations / Interpersonal Communications - Purdue University

Awards and Honors
Distinguished Darden Professor - Purdue University

Past/Present Clients
During 1990, Ms. Lett planned a series of Business Exchange meetings in the Soviet Union for entrepreneurs from the United States who wished to learn about joint ventures with the Soviets in many different fields. She is featured in the PBS special – Pioneer Living – as the protocol expert. Ms. Lett is also the etiquette expert for the Fine Living Channel and currently featured in Survival Guide – Office Etiquette. She is also a frequent expert on etiquette issues for Fox Cable News.

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