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Question to HR..A dream job is on the line for me?

I applied for a job in a major oil company abroad and passed their exams then i travelled after almost 10 months of my application and i met the HR and my future boss,after i returned they offered me a job but start on september. meanwhile they didnt send me any written offer or contract yet and they did not contact me for more than a month, i mailed them asking for technical details as its engineering job but they didnt reply .Should i keep in contact from time to time till they reply, Is there any good ideas to keep in contact with them while not look too pushy. .This job is a dream career for me Exactly what i want. P.S. i know they are some busy as they are recruiting various staff for new project Thanks

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1. Since you know that they are busy but also at the same time you want to ask your query by not being too pushy as well is possible. you can mail them once a month just checking about the developments in company and update on the process to show that you are still very much interested in them. try to include the words " i am very much interested and look forward in working with a progressive company as ......" so that they will still keep track of you. by august you can increase the mail from once a month to once in two weeks to know the final details, JD, joining formalities and process etc. Hope this helps.
2. Be patient (the hardest part) I'd suggest if the position doesn't start until Sept that in June you send them a nice letter with ALL the info you desire from them (details contract etc) Get it all in one letter - and add that you'd like to organize everything in a timely manner as to be the most efficient person on their staff. You might not hear back or get the info you want (need) until July but at least you'll get it before Sept. They have allowed themselves such a large time frame (now until Sept) because they are swamped. But they shouldn't think poorly or complain if you send something asking to be organized and ready. You're very lucky to find your dream job - not many people can do that. Ya know they say Patience is a virtue and waiting for something like this is like being a kid in a candy store LOL Good Luck!
3. You should try to get something in writing from them that states they have hired you for the job. Yes, HR pople are always busy but you have the right to get a documented offer. I f they ever decid not to hire you(which i hope is not your case) you would have a back up in case you want to sue for damages. It does not matter if you look pushy they are the ones that should be doing their job right and the right thing to do is to sign a job offer and give you a copy...
4. You should have gotten the business cards of your contacts at the company. You should definitely get in contact with them to sign a contract to guarantee the offer.