No Reply at AllI had an interview a couple weeks ago at a job I think I would really like and that I had the qualifications for. They didn't give me a time frame in which they'd be choosing someone so I followed up with HR a couple of days later and they told me that the hiring manager would probably be making a decision by the following week. So I tried following up with the manager that week and my message wasn't returned.So I tried something different and tried to be positive about it and gave the benefit of the doubt that it wasn't anything I did wrong and assumed they found someone maybe more qualified,even though they didn't seem to be slammed with interviews I thought I had a good chance. Currently I still have no prospects and even if I took something else I think I might still be interested in this job in the future. So should I just call every so often to express interest and maybe in a pinch they might give me a shot even though I don't know whether I repulsed them or whether they just hired someone else for whatever reason? It just baffles me because if I was them I'd think that I had all of the qualifications they were looking for. I am in the EXACT same boat as you right now. The past three weeks have been totally nerve-wracking. My first follow up was an email. The person who interviewed me actually called me back, but got my machine and asked that I call him the next day. Since then, I' ve left two messages for him and haven' t heard a thing. I always seem to get people' s voice mail at this company. But, I' m dying for this opportunity; I' m perfect for them and they' re perfect for me. I don' t want to become ' annoying' or ' obnoxious' so I feel like I have to stop calling and just wait. I know how hard it is to stay positive. I' ve been trying to convince myself that maybe this guy is on vacation this week. Or, maybe he' s traveling. Or, maybe they just haven' t made their decision. Or, maybe they' re trying to budget more money for my pay. Or, maybe they found someone who was just better. Even though I haven' t received a rejection letter, it' s getting harder and harder to deal with. I don' t want to just consider it a ' rejection,' and look for other opportunities just yet. Just my luck, I will get another offer, accept it, and right before I start that new job, I will get this offer (that' s happened before and I can' t screw another company like I did that time). My current boss has given me his blessing for looking for a new job, as we were recently victim of a corporate takeover and are ALL on the chopping block. So, there' s a definite urgency (especially with a first child on the way) that totally contributes to the anxiety. I don' t have a reassuring answer, I don' t think there truly IS one. But, I know how difficult this is to go through. I' m just as baffled as you are. Go easy on the inquiries, there seems to be a fine line in what companies will tolerate. Hang in there and good luck. Yea I don't get the voicemail thing either. My thoughts are that people don't much answer their phones anymore,they're either too busy to talk or want to feel important getting messages,don't we all. If that company is the kind that sends rejection letters and you haven't gotten anything then that could be a good sign. I've actually had companies interview me and then by some kind of magic there would be a rejection card in the mail when I got home or the next day. What is it some sort of new 'speed rejection'? I also understand that 'luck' that happens when you accept something else and then everyone starts calling,I've also been a part of that many times and the worst part is it only makes me look bad because I'm forced to choose and they don't seem to understand that. With this I am going to look for other things,probably temp stuff anyway like I have been because there just doesn't seem to be much out there that's worth committing my life to right now. Guys, much as we don' t like to think it, there' s a whole world out there that isn' t focused on you getting the specific job. The Hiring Manager probably has a lot of other more important things on his/her desk in any given week. It would be nice if they picked up the phone when you called and had time to chat. It would be nice if they called you afterward, but it just doesn' t work that way. So, don' t take it personally. Continue to look for the next great thing. If this comes through down the road, great. If not, you' ll be onto the next thing anyway. We' re not that self-absorbed that we expect them to focus on us but come on they were looking to hire someone,they should at least finish the job. That' s like starting a job and not getting back to it,it IS part of their job. As for the next thing,as I had mentioned I can' t just let every opp pass simply because someone dropped the ball. I like to milk those opps because decent ones don' t come along that often,at least for me they don' t. They ARE getting someone hired. Just not on YOUR timetable. They have meetings, they have travel, they have emergencies to deal with, end of the month deadlines... And remember, there are lots of applicants and only one hiring manager. If this was me, I wouldn' t be able to get back to 6 people this last week, even if I was really inclined. I' ve been trying for 3 days to get enough time to get airline tickets for a trip at the end of this month! As I've told my students many times, a HUGE mistake is bothering an employer with constant requests to see why you haven't heard back. Why? It shows lack of patience and understanding as to how business actually works. People get busy, problems come up, YOU may not be priority, etc. The KEY here is to contact them one more time to let them know that you don't want to bother them, but do want to see if you're still being considered for employment, and if so, about when you can expect to hear something. This way, you look professional and they'll respect that! okay guys. i will be honest with you. from personal experience.....unless you hear from the employer within 72hours, you didn' t get the job. usually, they begin new-hire paperwork with the candidates they chose either the same day...or the next day. why waste time? it may be good to have some other options going on. I disagree. I think following up is showing that you are interested, persistent and taking initiative. I agree that hiring managers have a lot of other priorities ( I am one of them). Sometimes, we mean to call back right away but get caught up with something else. Sometimes, it' s an HR issue - perhaps you are waiting for the signed rec or some other procedure. Regardless, if you think you are the right candidate and you are interested, show the interest. At the very least, you may want to indicate that you are are extremely interested in the position and do not want to let the opportunity pass you buy. If you are unable to make a decision at this time, please let me know when the best time would be to follow up again. I agree. I interviewed for a job back in Dec and was working as a temp for a while, waiting it out. two weeks before my temp job ended (I didn' t know my temp job was going to end), I finally got an email from this company (and I was sending followups every couple of weeks) asking me to come in, I did and was offered a job, but I declined to take it because it was a Tu through Sat shift. Of course now I am unemployed again, which sucks, but several weeks after I declined this offer I received a call from someone else in another department saying they got rave reviews about me from the other person and would I be interested in their position, I interviewed several weeks ago and still waiting for a decision, as per the hiring manager they are still waiting for a decision from their corporate. Its REALLY frustrating and I am hoping that things work out soon. I find the people who do the hiring now a days inconsiderate when they interview you (phone or face-to-face) and do not bother to respond to your emails or phone calls when you want to know their decision or they don' t even send you anything else that you are not being considered. | |
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