Could job offer be by text message (SMS)?
I had this unlucky feeling about NXSMS text I received from Manpower Group Australia that I applied to. The text says that they are thankful of my application and that they have a job opening right now. If I am interested then I must text YES back.
I wonder if what should I expect next? Or do they send the text message to everyone? Could their text mean a real job offer?
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I had this unlucky feeling about NXSMS text I received from Manpower Group Australia that I applied to. The text says that they are thankful of my application and that they have a job opening right now. If I am interested then I must text YES back.
I wonder if what should I expect next? Or do they send the text message to everyone? Could their text mean a real job offer?
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I would imagine that they are collecting CVs / resumes. Also, replying shows them that you are on the market. Expect the sort of agency who goes on this sort of fishing expedition to also ask you for contact details of management in your area.
– Mawg
23 hours ago
Call them instead, and ask.
– Joe Strazzere
20 hours ago
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"If I am interested then I must text YES back." - so they just want to know if you are interested in applying. It's not a job offer yet.
– Joe Strazzere
20 hours ago
Dumb question: did you actually send an application to Manpower before receiving this text message? It's been 10 years since I dealt with them, but I'm a little surprised they would SMS rather than email
– HorusKol
18 hours ago
This is simply not a job offer. It has nothing to do with a job offer. It's just an initial contact - an ad - to see if you are interested in talking to that agency. No big deal.
– Fattie
15 hours ago
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I had this unlucky feeling about NXSMS text I received from Manpower Group Australia that I applied to. The text says that they are thankful of my application and that they have a job opening right now. If I am interested then I must text YES back.
I wonder if what should I expect next? Or do they send the text message to everyone? Could their text mean a real job offer?
job-offer australia
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I had this unlucky feeling about NXSMS text I received from Manpower Group Australia that I applied to. The text says that they are thankful of my application and that they have a job opening right now. If I am interested then I must text YES back.
I wonder if what should I expect next? Or do they send the text message to everyone? Could their text mean a real job offer?
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I would imagine that they are collecting CVs / resumes. Also, replying shows them that you are on the market. Expect the sort of agency who goes on this sort of fishing expedition to also ask you for contact details of management in your area.
– Mawg
23 hours ago
Call them instead, and ask.
– Joe Strazzere
20 hours ago
1
"If I am interested then I must text YES back." - so they just want to know if you are interested in applying. It's not a job offer yet.
– Joe Strazzere
20 hours ago
Dumb question: did you actually send an application to Manpower before receiving this text message? It's been 10 years since I dealt with them, but I'm a little surprised they would SMS rather than email
– HorusKol
18 hours ago
This is simply not a job offer. It has nothing to do with a job offer. It's just an initial contact - an ad - to see if you are interested in talking to that agency. No big deal.
– Fattie
15 hours ago
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I would imagine that they are collecting CVs / resumes. Also, replying shows them that you are on the market. Expect the sort of agency who goes on this sort of fishing expedition to also ask you for contact details of management in your area.
– Mawg
23 hours ago
Call them instead, and ask.
– Joe Strazzere
20 hours ago
1
"If I am interested then I must text YES back." - so they just want to know if you are interested in applying. It's not a job offer yet.
– Joe Strazzere
20 hours ago
Dumb question: did you actually send an application to Manpower before receiving this text message? It's been 10 years since I dealt with them, but I'm a little surprised they would SMS rather than email
– HorusKol
18 hours ago
This is simply not a job offer. It has nothing to do with a job offer. It's just an initial contact - an ad - to see if you are interested in talking to that agency. No big deal.
– Fattie
15 hours ago
I would imagine that they are collecting CVs / resumes. Also, replying shows them that you are on the market. Expect the sort of agency who goes on this sort of fishing expedition to also ask you for contact details of management in your area.
– Mawg
23 hours ago
I would imagine that they are collecting CVs / resumes. Also, replying shows them that you are on the market. Expect the sort of agency who goes on this sort of fishing expedition to also ask you for contact details of management in your area.
– Mawg
23 hours ago
Call them instead, and ask.
– Joe Strazzere
20 hours ago
Call them instead, and ask.
– Joe Strazzere
20 hours ago
1
1
"If I am interested then I must text YES back." - so they just want to know if you are interested in applying. It's not a job offer yet.
– Joe Strazzere
20 hours ago
"If I am interested then I must text YES back." - so they just want to know if you are interested in applying. It's not a job offer yet.
– Joe Strazzere
20 hours ago
Dumb question: did you actually send an application to Manpower before receiving this text message? It's been 10 years since I dealt with them, but I'm a little surprised they would SMS rather than email
– HorusKol
18 hours ago
Dumb question: did you actually send an application to Manpower before receiving this text message? It's been 10 years since I dealt with them, but I'm a little surprised they would SMS rather than email
– HorusKol
18 hours ago
This is simply not a job offer. It has nothing to do with a job offer. It's just an initial contact - an ad - to see if you are interested in talking to that agency. No big deal.
– Fattie
15 hours ago
This is simply not a job offer. It has nothing to do with a job offer. It's just an initial contact - an ad - to see if you are interested in talking to that agency. No big deal.
– Fattie
15 hours ago
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It's basically an opener to see if you're interested. If you text back, they'll likely send you a more formal application form or call you to discuss further.
If you don't reply, they'll either chase again or send more SMS messages with other offers.
It's doubtful that this is a "real" job offer, more of an invitation to pursue an opportunity.
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It's basically an opener to see if you're interested. If you text back, they'll likely send you a more formal application form or call you to discuss further.
If you don't reply, they'll either chase again or send more SMS messages with other offers.
It's doubtful that this is a "real" job offer, more of an invitation to pursue an opportunity.
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It's basically an opener to see if you're interested. If you text back, they'll likely send you a more formal application form or call you to discuss further.
If you don't reply, they'll either chase again or send more SMS messages with other offers.
It's doubtful that this is a "real" job offer, more of an invitation to pursue an opportunity.
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It's basically an opener to see if you're interested. If you text back, they'll likely send you a more formal application form or call you to discuss further.
If you don't reply, they'll either chase again or send more SMS messages with other offers.
It's doubtful that this is a "real" job offer, more of an invitation to pursue an opportunity.
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It's basically an opener to see if you're interested. If you text back, they'll likely send you a more formal application form or call you to discuss further.
If you don't reply, they'll either chase again or send more SMS messages with other offers.
It's doubtful that this is a "real" job offer, more of an invitation to pursue an opportunity.
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I would imagine that they are collecting CVs / resumes. Also, replying shows them that you are on the market. Expect the sort of agency who goes on this sort of fishing expedition to also ask you for contact details of management in your area.
– Mawg
23 hours ago
Call them instead, and ask.
– Joe Strazzere
20 hours ago
1
"If I am interested then I must text YES back." - so they just want to know if you are interested in applying. It's not a job offer yet.
– Joe Strazzere
20 hours ago
Dumb question: did you actually send an application to Manpower before receiving this text message? It's been 10 years since I dealt with them, but I'm a little surprised they would SMS rather than email
– HorusKol
18 hours ago
This is simply not a job offer. It has nothing to do with a job offer. It's just an initial contact - an ad - to see if you are interested in talking to that agency. No big deal.
– Fattie
15 hours ago