Follow up
OK, so I got no phone call back Monday 21st nor an email back May 22nd from the recruiter since my interview on May 14th.
Do you think it is inapporpriate to call on cell that they gave me to follow up right after interview? Please advise. I know, I know they work for the company, and the guidance is for them as a tool to make money. I just cannot believe that recruiters think they can take hours of your time and don't even bother with a rejection letter OR we are still in process!!!
Before jumping to any conclusions, I'd call - not e-mail - and politely ask about the status of your candidacy. After all, it's only been one week since you had your initial interview. Depending on how business these people are, my guess would be that there's no intentional slight here, but that they're just busy. With no disrespect intended, I'd also bet that contemplating your qualifications isn't the only thing these people have to do during the day. Who knows what other issues might have come up to slow down the process. For all we know, other people may have to sign off on the next step before they can move forward. Call 'em and ask - politely.
Paul W. Barada
The Negotiation Expert
As I mentioned, I did call and received no phone call back. The reason I seem impatient is BECAUSE the recruiter said they WILL KNOW by Wednesday on 16th, 2 days after My interview.
I met with 3 directors, a plant manager, a VP and a hiring manager and they all said they need to move QUICKLY along this hiring process. My point is not so much rejection or people busy, my point is that the recruiter didn't call back or so e-mail me back AFTER SHE GAVE ME HER CELL AND HOME number. In other words, the process doesn't include calling them back. it includes calling the recruiter and only the recruiter. I also sent the recruiter, per her recommendation ( I always do it anyway) a thank you letter.
Thanks for your reply anyway!
My guess would still be that something unforeseen has come up that has temporarily delayed the process. I'd still recommend calling the recruiter to politely ask what's up.
Paul W. Barada
The Negotiation Expert