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There have been LOTS of time where there has never been closure. I think that is rude and unprofessional on the part of companies after I have been interviewed. All they have to do is send a “Thanks but No Thanks” email so I can have closure.

I know I am not alone in feeling this way!

Oh geez, now I don’t feel so alone!!!!! I am sitting here debating what to do. I had my 2nd round of on site interviews 2 wks ago and no word- just a vague “I hope to make a decision this month” I suppose if they were really impressed by me they would have followed up right away?

I had bought a book that said never call to follow up (supposed to make you look pathetic) but most of what I read online says that you should because it shows you are really interested. I guess I just go with my gut feeling and send a polite inquiring email to HR.

They were so gung ho about seeing me and scheduling this mtgs right away and then nothing.

I know companies are busy, etc but it’s just common decency to let people know. I’d rather know even if it is a no just so I can close that door.

Btw, one huge company told me to come in on a certain day to meet more people and then when the day came it never happened. Nobody answered my calls or emails. I had no idea what happened but wow, that was an eye opener.

Soooo…I feel for everyone who wrote in. All you have to do is put yourself in someone else’s shoes.

Stuart, that’s awful and in your own company too.

Quick decision? For your sake I hope so. Hmmm….it’s been my experience (and that of friends and colleagues) that the hiring process is sooooooo long. Many times they either rush to set up interviews with you and then nothing. You get all excited thinking they are going to make a decision right away to than hear nothing. I have had friends who waited 2, 4 and even 6 months to finally get a job offer. I don’t get it. You get all fired up about a prospective job only to be deflated by no communication at all.

I know the general wisdom is to have several things going at once but sometimes that’s not possible (lack of jobs in your field, etc) or there’s one company/job that you really really want.

This is for Big6ft6 fu we’re humans to. Send a letter or do something to tell people no.

What I hate the most is when they act like you have it. They’re smiling, joking, asking when can you start, winking, waving, damn near dancing with you, telling you all about the company, giving you the tour… 2 weeks go by and you never hear from them again. My thing is keep the mean face with me. Don’t smile at me and then turn around and don’t give me the job. Keep the smiles, giggles, and jokes to your damn self cuz I’m tired!!!!!!!! Oh yes… and I’m on playing the waiting game as we speak. Its Thursday I had my interview last Friday… so tomorrow will be a week. God help me… cuz I’m tired!!!

I am definitely in this situation right now. I had my interview and it went well (not perfect but pretty close considering there were 7 people grilling me with questions!) After the interview the hiring manager told me they expected to make a decision Oct. 15. I wait around making sure to have my phone with me at all times and she never called. So I emailed her that night and she responded that they “hope to make a decision soon”. What does that mean? Am I still in contention for this job?

Great advice, everyone! It sounds like I’m in the same boat as everyone else. I’ve been to two multiple-round interviews with the same company. All went very well, or seemed well, during the interviews. I was asked when I could begin; yada, yada, yada. Then, I received absolutely no response. It has now been over a month since the last time I’ve heard from them.

Just a few weeks ago, I got called to interview for an analyst position for a major investment bank. The interview seemed to go even better than my past interviews with other companies. The two interviewers really enjoyed speaking with me– each interview went over the scheduled time by 30 mins. Both interviewers also told me that I should definitely hear back in one week. It’s now been a week and half. I’ve since sent emails out to the two interviewers and HR. It’s been 4 days, and I still haven’t heard anything. What should I do!?!

I don’t feel so bad having read all the comments. This has happened to me on several occasions and I agree with NC, keep the smiles, giggles to yourself if you are not sincere. I was actually brought to an office and told “this is your office” not “this would be your office” and after two months waiting (after many, many interviews) and sending emails and calling I got an email saying that the job was cut from the budget. I used to work at a company that would pull this stuff, have people come in for interviews and then decide maybe that wasn’t the exact position they should be trying to fill or simply deciding they were busy and would get back to people a month or two later. Don’t HR people have seminars/conferences that tell them they should follow-up with candidates? They make their company look bad.

I went on an interview which I thought went well. The manager told me a decision would be made on Dec 1 or Dec 5. I called HR and was told they were “still interviewing”. I have not heard from the company since. I think it is very unprofessional and frankly, I don’t think I’d want to work for somebody if they don’t give you the courtesy of a call back to let you know –there are so many people right now, employers are overwhelmed and manners has gone out the window, I guess.

Clearly your prospective employer should honor the date given as a time to get back with interviewees, but of course, sometimes there are unavoidable delays, and sometimes there are simply questions as to who is the best candidate.

That aside, it is unprofessional not to followup with people who took the time to meet with you.

Waiting for a response is such a difficult thing, especially if it is a position that you really want or need. I think that Brian is correct, though, although it is possible to get a call back many months later, four weeks should be your time limit. If they want you, they are going to make sure that you do not slip away to another employer, so they are going to do all that they can to keep you posted.

Looking for other jobs and getting other interviews is a spirit lifter, keep moving toward your goal and you will ultimately be successful in your job search.

I had two interviews last week. They both went well, I even have an old soccer buddy who works with the company tell me that the interviewers really liked me and weren’t interviewing anyone else.

I’ve sent them emails and called as well. My emails go unanswered and my phone calls are never returned. The person’s secretary even told me that the guy was in the office and would return my call later that day.

Still no call…

My money is running low and I don’t have time to play these games…

I’ve applied to about 30 jobs and I can’t even get a phone interview! A lot of help 21 years of school and 3 degrees will do ya!

Hi Everyone,
I can sympathize with your situation, and was wondering if anyone had ever encountered my particular dilemma. I went on a great second interview and received a note in the mail from the interviewer thanking me for meeting with him and saying he would love to work with me in the future. He closed it by saying “good luck in your job search.” Does that mean I didn’t get the job, or that they’re still deciding and he was just thanking me for coming in? He wrote it the same day of the interview and put it in the mail that day. I don’t have a lot of experience with the interviewing process (this would only be my second job in the ‘real world’), so any advice you have would be appreciated. Thanks!

WOW!!! Reading all of these responses really gives me insight. I am, of course, going through the same thing. I am currently in a job that I ABSOLUTELY hate and hating more and more each passing day. So it goes without saying that I am on pins and needles waiting to hear back from a company that has seemed so interested. It’s been a week since they sent an email requested clarification concerning my undergraduate date of graduation. I guess that means I am in the “background check” stage. But I hope they let me know either way and let me know something soon. It is beginning to get hard to wake up each morning and go to a job that constantly chips away at my spirit.

I went in for a interview a month ago for a my dream job. I called back two weeks later and found out the job was filled. So I continued looking for a job. I finally get someone interested in me and was told the job is mine if I want it. I went home to discuss it with my husband, He was behind me hundred percent. Fast forward to later that day. I get an email for a background check from the dream job. I replied last week, no answer, I called yesterday to see what was going on. I was told they would call me soon. How long is soon? If I’m going to call some one soon I would call back that day? If I wasn’t going to call back the same day I would have said I will call you tomorrow, or Wednesday, etc. Now I have sure thing but the job sucks or my dream job. How do I decided? I don’t want to except the crap job and have to turn around and quite the same day, but money is tight. How long should I wait before giving up. I don’t want to loose a sure thing waiting for my dream.

I wanted to comment that I am in the same boat as all of you people. I interviewed with an amazing company that told me they would get back to me in 2 weeks. Within a week I received an email politely telling me that I did not get the job.

Fast forward to a few weeks later, I got a call from the same company again asking me to come in for an interview again for a different department which I gladly did. I knew someone who worked there who gave my resume over to HR. Again I was told 2 weeks. Only this time, I did not receive an email…so I called back 2 weeks later hoping I am still in the running if I hadnt been rejected. No return call from HR. It will be 3 weeks today and I placed another polite call to the HR rep inquiring about the status of the position. Again, no return call today. And this was even with a referral from someone who worked there! I’m anxious, angry, and upset over this. I am chalking it up to not getting the job, but a part of me is still hopeful that since I wasn’t rejected like last time through email, I might still have a chance.

I had an interview on Friday and honestly could not tell if it went well or not as the guy had no signs of emotion on his face. He ended with you will hear from me or the recruiters but there was no date specified. Could this be a good sign or what all of you are looking for?

Good news everyone! I got a call a week after the interview and have an offer

I completely agree–I had an interview last week and felt very positive about the whole process and it is now one week later and I have not heard back from them. The job searching process is extremely anxiety ridden and would probably responsible for a heart attack when I am 50.

In the same boat. I had a 6 hour interview almost three weeks ago, which is a grueling process in-and-of-itself. As I was being walked out I asked when a decision would be made and was told “next week.” The following day I sent a thank you letter, and the following week an email to HR. Got a reply! They said that they really liked me and would be in touch about next steps. That was two effing weeks ago! Since then I’ve gotten another offer, so I’ve emailed the HR woman a couple times asking about the status of my candidacy (if a decision has been made, if I’m still being considered), explaining that I’m being pressed for a decision on this other offer, but nothing. No reply. This is a huge multi-national company, and the hiring manager was less than timely when we were setting up the initial phone screen, and then the formal interview (and the scheduling was screwed up so I actually ended up staying much longer than anticipated), so maybe it’s to be expected. I’m SOOO reluctant to start the whole interview process with new companies because it’s SUCH a pain in the ass, but Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, how long am I supposed to wait?

I, too, am in the same boat and am completely frustrated. I’ve had three interviews now, the last being one that they paid for in order to get me there as I live in another state. It was an entire day of interviewing, from 8-4:30 and felt like boot camp, however I believe it went great. I sent a thank you letter the following day and heard from them saying they’d be in contact with me as the search progresses. The problem is in the first interview I told them that I was already planning on moving to a different state (one about 1000 miles from theirs) but I would be completely ok with moving there instead for this position. I stated my move date (which can’t be changed because of all the logistics of such) and during the interview even asked when a decision would be made. I was told “by week’s end.” Well, that time has now passed, I have a mover coming this Sunday and I have don’t know which destination to give him unless they call me like NOW! What in the world am I supposed to do? I can’t wait another week, heck, I can’t even afford to wait another day really, as my mover is understandably demanding to know what destination city he should be moving my things. UGH! Anyone have advice on what I should say in the followup email or phone call????

Hi. I hear all of you. I sat next to a few recruiters. Some are good. Some are a little full of themselves. There is no real skill level they need to possess to do their job. We all have used that skill in a bar at one time or another. The best ones are more than recruiters. They do get mad if you blow them off. Play the game. What gets their attention is if someone is sniffing on their turf. Imply another company is on your trail and (hopefully they are) although your preference is their company, you need to make a decision soon. Do it gently. Don’t say you have another offer unless you do. Don’t be arrogant such as company B is offering me 10,000 more.
Don’t say you are dirt poor and need an offer although I did hear someone use that tactic.

I recently had an interview which went very well.
As promised, I received a call inviting me to lunch.
Unfortunately the lunch was canceled due to understandable circumstances, in which I was told that I would receive a follow up call this week for a re-scheduled lunch next week. It is now an hour and a half prior to end of Friday business for this company, should I call them. I have another offer pending, yet do not want to go with that company. Watching the clock?

Chrissy, I totally hear you! Yesterday I sat down and made a list of all the companies I’ve interviewed at since being laid off 10 whole months ago! 11 or 12 interviews. And I only heard back one way or another from maybe 4 of them. I did end up getting one PT position, which doesn’t even require a college degree, I plan on quitting as soon as something better comes along! I’m starting to lack confidence about all this but it helps me to know that my resume and portfolio were at least enough to get the attention of a hiring recruiter in the first place. A lot of people never even get the interview, so that says something.

I had a terrific phone interview, was asked to come in for testing and had a very good three hour in person interview. The following Monday I was asked to come to a lunch meeting on Thursday – that morning they called to say it was cancelled and they would get back to me. I called a week and a 1/2 later and spoke to the person I interviewed with – he seemed to not even recognize the name and abruptly advised that they were looking at other options – I assume this to mean I’m out of the running – but I would sure like to know why – why set up basically a third interview and then just suddenly shut it all down – if something caused them to reconsider it would have been both polite and professional to at least express that to me – at least I would know what to be proactive about in the future. I’m going to send a follow up interest letter and then let it drop if I don’t hear anything.

I also find it frustrating that many companies want you to apply on-line, however, all you ever get is a thank you for your submission if something comes up for which you are qualified we’ll let you know. If I wasn’t qualifed I wouldn’t have applied.

It’s very nice to know I’m not alone – so good luck to all of you – as hard as it is – keep the faith – there is something out there for you!

Three interviews over three months for two positions. Offered the first one, but told to interview for another one (higher position, more money). Get email from hiring manager of second position that I would hear from HR in next day or two with offer details…. That was A WEEK ago. HR does not return calls. What to do? This has dragged on for four months! Still no written offer….

I got contacted by a huge international company, i did 2 interviews with the HR, and then 2 interviews with the director of operations on the phone, and they said within 3 weeks will give u a call to set a personal interview, its already 1 month , i sent an e-mail, and now 5 days after the email and nobody answered what to do??

To be honest, I believe that everyone goes through this “typical” interview process. Interviewers could care less, interviewees put their life on the line. Best way is to be ambitious, don’t put all your heart into your interview (unless your know FOR SURE that that job is THE ONE. highly doubt it is), continue applying. Never settle for anything less. Continue to strive for better

I’m in this exactly situation right now. I had an interview early in the week and the interviewer said we will know something by the end of the week. I feel decently O K about the interview. It seem to flow smoothly but the interviewer was in a hurry to leave. I think the most frustrating thing is, too many people get to worried about what the interviewers really thinking. I did my job to the best of my ability, but i got a quick sense after her first question she wanted to terminate the interview and leave as if never to give me a chance in the first place. Another thing, I’d like to know what about any particular interview, what it is that the interviewer didn’t particularly care fore. At what point did she decide that I was not the fit for the roll and why? Were suppose to improve from one interview to the next, but were never granted the feedback we need to improve. THIS SUCKS!!!! Then people make it virtually impossible to get a hold of them!

I completely agree Mike! I am still waiting and looking at the job posting for the one I really want and its still available from what I can tell. They haven’t called or emailed to tell me its been filled as they are required to do so according to their “hiring process” posted on their website. Its just unfortunate that these big companies sometimes don’t have the courtesy to let you know either way. Its been about a month since my 1st and 2nd interview which went really well and I am still hoping it will come together or at least have some kind of closure.

People have told me to move on if you don’t hear back at all but something tells me until they give you a firm NO and you have no other offers from other companies and of course if the job is still available to be persistent without being a pest especially if they considered you to be a top candidate.

Not sure if everyone feels this way but I can definitely sympathize.

Hi Cleaver! Just wanted to comment on your job search. I think its great that you emailed them about your availability and that it was actually a little snarky! Good for you! These decision makers sometimes forget that they were once in your situation and its frustrating when they tell you one thing and does another.

I too did my final attempt last week as to call the recruiting specialist direct to let her know I have an offer on the table and did I hear back from anyone..NOPE! They strung me along for over a month! It amazes me how far they will go as to actually tell you to expect a call because you are a top candidate one day, and yet never hear back again. I know there are no guarantees until you get that phone call BUT don’t sugar coat if they are on the fence with your candidacy. I think I deserved at least a rejection email!

I know these big companies don’t owe us an explanation but as a “BIG” company isn’t it mandatory to adhere to your own hiring process guidelines posted on their internet? I am so turned off beyond belief and now that I think about it…would I really want to work for a company that treats people that way and don’t follow what they preach?

In conclusion, I accepted an offer from a smaller company who gave me close to what I asked for and respected my time from start to finish! They were true to their words with the updates and follow up I received and that I think speaks highly of them….with integrity!

You don’t know how much better I felt after I read all of your posts! I’m in the same situation, but not with a big company. I’m interviewing for a research position so the hiring people are the PI and the lab manager (whose position I’m filling). The lab manager said I should probably hear back within this week (interviewed on Monday) because the PI was “eager to finalize the hiring process”, although the PI herself only said “as soon as we have more information” (on what???). They already read/contacted my references, read my writing samples, transcript, etc. etc. and as far as I’m concerned I was the last one among the 3 candidates that were interviewed. That means they should have been able finalize everything this week! I tried so hard to contain myself and used up all my patience, buuuuut reading from the Internet that the longer the wait the less likely one is offered a job I FREAKED out and emailed the lab mgr at the end of the day (Friday). I think it’s appropriate………right?? He did say I’d hear back “this week”. This is really frustrating. I wish they would just let me know, even if I’m being made an alternate and they’re only waiting for their chosen candidate to reply (i mean, who rejects that kind of offer? no point in waitlisting!). I hate this!!!!!!! Also, have been applying to 40-50 different jobs, never heard back from about 2/3 of them, although I did get a bunch of phone interviews. Life!!!

i had an interview with my dream job 8 days ago. it was a panel interview and i thought i did good because like you all said the ” ohhs and ahhs” and the nodding. i know at least 6 people that work from that big company and one of them handed my resume to the manager. they told me they are going to make the decision soon because that position gets filled up so fast. i called one my friends that work there and he told me that the manager remembers me as the young and smart lady and they were impressed with me during the interview but they said that they still have to interview more candidates to give everyone a chance. this waiting game is killing me. i get so nervous just thinking about it. during the interview they told me what my company car will be and asked me how much i make now between my two jobs and they told me that they can afford me. i dont know, i dont want to expect to much because i dont want to be disappointed. they were supposed to make the decision in the next 14 days. i will just keep my fingers crossed.

Follow-up on my earlier post: After I e-mailed the company, I heard back from them. Turns out they were still deciding how to define the job and were stuck in that process. Looks like they put out the call for applications too soon. They should have waited until they were clear on what the position would be and what level of employee should fill it. Instead they just wasted a bunch of other people’s time as well as their own.

I heard back from the company and was told they went with another candidate because I wanted too much money! This is another rant, altogether.
I spent a lot of time researching what a comparable position paid, and went with the low-end of what the industry is currently paying; how can that possibly be too much? People were shocked when I told them how much I asked for and told me I was low-bidding myself and said they would’ve asked for even more than the industry average. How ridiculous!

I have been out of cosmetology school for almost a year now, I have my license, and I’m ready to go. I’ve put out tons of resumes, and applications, and even had a few interviews. Thing is, they want someone with experience. But how the heck do you get it if no one will hire you? I had an interview at a salon on Monday, and the manager said they would call me the next day around one. It is now Thursday, and I have called once every day, and she still hasn’t called me back. I am not picky, I will clean your toilets, I don’t care. WHY do they do this to us?

I am currently self-employed and working part-time. I have been helping my young nephew find an internship. He was told he would receive a call back on Monday or Tuesday. We are going to give them a call back tomorrow if they do not contact him today, Monday.

What is happening to many of you is that the HR person is trying to keep themselves busy, so that they can hold on to their jobs. I interviewed for a position at the local newspaper. I spoke to the HR person responsible for hiring. He told me to send him my resume and the amount of money that I expected to earn. I went further by sending him samples. What he did not know is that two weeks earlier I had a friend from my college program apply for the exact same jobs.

After following up with him, he sent all of us applicants a batch e-mail explaining that they were going to use a staff member for the position. The next week the exact same ad was placed back in the paper.

When you are job hunting, keep searching for jobs. Do not wait for the one dream job. If the dream job comes through you can always take it, but waiting for a job can hinder you from being hired by another employer. It is very important to realize that your job is to find a job. Hence, do not wait around. Keep interviewing because you need to look out for your self. Most of these jobs are fictitious. This bad economy is creating HR and recruiters that have no scruples aside from keeping themselves employed.

I have been in the work field for 9 years. What I have notice is after an interview the HR or bossd would tell you if your hired. All my jobs (I have had many jobs) that I interviewed the person would tell me I was hired. When someone tells you, “we will make a decision in so-so weeks..” its most likely you didn’t get the job.

Just yesterday I was told, “we will make a decision in a week..”. Ugh. What hurts is I put so much effort and enthusiasm in those 2 interviews (which went well) that I get a “ah mayybbee” answer. Just say yes or no, I don’t mind rejection

FML

I interviewed with a company 3 times. The I was called by the owner and told that i have in fact gottent tohe job and there would be an offer letter sent to be withing the weekend. NOTHING. I was told my start date, which is tomorrow, Aug 31, but no offer letter was sent yet. I called to day and no one called me back. I’m wondering should I just show up to work tomorrow? This is crappy and makes me wonder if this is the sort of boss and company that I want to work for. I have been unemployed for 6 months; unemployment benefits are running out. I feel for everyone who posted to this issue. It truly is feels like psychological abuse, to treat a desperately unemployed person this way.

I emailed a resume to a company and later in the week received a phone interview from a separate location. The following Monday, I got a call from the job location when I was told more about the position and offered an interview. I went in for this interview one month ago tomorrow and it went well. After that interview I filled out ten plus pages of paperwork as part of the application process. I was told on that day that one more applicant was to be interviewed the following friday and then a decision would be made. When that friday arrived, I emailed a thank you letter to the interviewer and reconfirmed my interest in the position. I didn’t hear anything the next week so I emailed on that friday with a polite inquiry of when the position would be filled. (I have used email up to this point because the interviewer said it was her preferred method of communication and she checked it often.) There was no response to this email until exactly one week after I sent it. That response was “Still interviewing and checking references. If you don’t hear from me next week, we will keep your resume on file for future positions.” Somewhere in the middle of this, one of my references said they got a call. After that email though, I mostly considered I was being blown off. Another friday arrives and I get a call from the interviewer telling me she was going to ask for an additional reference, but one of them had returned her call and she didn’t need another one at this time. She further stated that she was waiting on a decision from her superviser and confirmed I would be around the next week for contact. I confirmed that. This was last friday. Tomorrow is the end of the week and I still haven’t heard anything new. Tomorrow also marks one month since my interview. I know for a fact that four of my references were called and all of them gave great reviews for me. I have never been strung along in this way in any job process, especially not for this length of time. I am in need of a job and this position offered good pay and benefits, but after this treatment I have little interest in accepting any position with them based on how this interviwer has behaved. This is not professional and as previously mentioned, if this is how the interview process goes, how will I be treated as an employee? It’s very discouraging but I have decided to move on. I have applied for several jobs, but this was one of the better positions in terms of pay and benefits. However, at some point, one has to acknowledge that they are better than being treated like this. I’m taking myself and my references elsewhere. To all employers: this is unacceptable behavior.

I received a phone call from a high profile architecture firm who said they heard about me through the grape vine and wanted my resume for a potential job. I sent it to them that morning and in 3hrs they contacted me back and said when can we interview you? Boy was I excited! I went for the interview the next day, it lasted for over an hour and they said my portfolio was amazing and my they loved my personality. I was given a tour of the office and then was told I would be notified by Friday for the position. Friday comes, no call, so I call on Monday and they told me that the position had been put on hold due to a change in contracts. I then find out a week later that the same Monday I called they interviewed someone and then hired them. I called and e-mail them to see if the position was still available (acting as if I didn’t know it was filled already, just so I could have some closure) No one has responded to my voice-mails and e-mails. I just find it extremely rude that they don’t give me the light of day. It’s very frustrating but I guess it shows how they would treat their workers.

I have had some interviews lately(0-3 so far, a few outcomes pending) but it has been 2 years since I have steady work and I am getting job hunting burnout; not giving up though.

It has been the same old we are still interviewing other candidates and we’ll get in touch when the process is done but of course they really are just saying that. For instance: I had a department manager after a second interview asked me to contact him the following week after the second interview. I emailed him, no reply. So I I called the next day. He told me that they were doing surety background checks on candidates which lead me to believe that I was still in the hunt. Then that Friday, I get a generic email that they selected another candidate with no other explaination leading me to speculate what happened. The fact he gave me hope and then deflated me pissed me off. The interview process was with the manager then later with a peer panel. I have found that peer panel interview don’t usually pick the best person but the their process is soley a popularity contest not to upset the group make up; like a cliche in high school.

Another recent reject letter was from the state. They basically said, “due to better answers that another candidate gave we decided to not tender you an offer”, now talk about insulting one’s intelligence. In a behavior interview questions you know the ones like “What would you do in a certain senerio” there are better/right answers, just yours. It was like we thought your replies just plain sucked.

It has not been a fun 2 years in searching for a job. I have had one offer vs. countless resumes sent out that I turned down just because the gut feeling telling me don’t do it the situation was a set up for failure and the headhunter was pressing me into to taking it even if it was for one day. It killed me to do that but taking a job to just take with no assurances from the employer(who flipped it from a direct hire to temp to perm after the interview) could have lead to me being back to square one after the fact.

I have had some good interviews but it always leaves me wondering what happened and why? I know I have been told I am overqualified(MS degree) for the same job I was doing several years ago even when I know I am not. I am keeping the faith that some thing will pop up and this nightmare will be over. I agree that the majority of the HR/hiring people have forgotten what is like to be unemployed and having emotions related to being in this situation. If the sure was on the other foot, I betcha they would be reading/commenting on this board too.

Well people do not get to depress if you do not get a call back after the interview. When I applied for my first IT job, I wait four months to be hire. The reason was that the IT manager want to open a new position for me but some of the directors in the upper level did not want to give him the budget for the position. After four long months and some computer and network crashes in the company, they realized that they need a new IT person in the department.
So sometimes is not the hiring manager the problem but others…….

In another company, I spoke with the president of the company (he was in another USA state). He was traveling to my local office and we agree to me in person. He and his secretary never call me back. After four months I found out that company closed its offices in four different locations.

Hi,
Today I made a phone interview for the role of  financial Controller, I answered 70% correctly the technical questions but i got some mistakes, I asked him if my answers was wrong, he said no comments. He continue the interview normally and finally he told me to check co website to know exactly the business activity. He didn’t mention when I’ll get feedback.  What do you think this interview was positive or negative??

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I was called in for an interview on Tuesday and after the interview the lady told me that her manager was not there that day and that he’ll be in tomorrow which is Wednesday but she wont be there on that day so she said that she’ll discuss with her manager on Thursday and he may call me back for a second interview, does that mean I didnt get the job?

I had a phone interview like 2 days ago and I want to when I suppose to follow up on the phone interview. Because I really want this job. How do make my self look and sound better then the others because I do know that company’s. Do the phone interview to chop the list of people down.

Minor point to the editor – your link at the bottom of the advice section where you refer a quality resume writing service is badly considered for two reasons:
1) The purpose of a resume is to get an interview. The original poster has gotten past this stage, so the resume used was just fine.
2) This person is clearly anxious and stressed so talking about what could have been done in the past is of ZERO use. It would probably add to the feeling of helplessness.

If this is an advice site, then stick to trying to actually help people please:-)

Thanks,
Al

Hi, Brian,

I had an interview at an auction house two weeks ago. The interviewer (the company’s recruiter) told me that she was going to e-mail me the following week about the date and time of a second interview. But I didn’t hear from her after a week. So I e-mailed her a follow-up message last week but didn’t get anything back. So yesterday I e-mailed her a second follow-up, asking when the second interview will be happening, but I still got nothing from her.

I’m very confused now, and really don’t know what to do. Please give me advice, and power!

Thank you.

John

I emailed my resume, the recruiter had me come in for a job interview. Everything went well. I was told I will get a second interview in about 10 days. Well the next day I get a email stating that based on my experience, i’m not a choosen candiate for the position. I don’t why they bothered to interview me, if they knew ahead of time that I didn’t have that much experience.

I
just wanted to clarify the position a bit before asking you if you were
interesting in coming in for an initial interview.  I will be available
to see people starting May 2nd.  If you would like to
suggest a day and time that you would like to come in, please let me
know and I will confirm by return email.  How do I reply to this email interview offer…

I had a interview the manager said he really liked me then told me to follow up with him. That night I did and then had a second interview the next morning I called today one week later and he said my background passed did I get the job?

I applied for a job they called me that day with interview with manager. The manager told me the interview went good and she was going to start my background check and sex offender check and I know they are clean, so today I had a peer interview and not sure how that went but I haven’t received a call so how long should I wait to call or stop by?

I was just hired on the 27th. I have not yet gotten my start date and I am starting to worry. How long is the average wait after being hired? I am a recent graduate and this is my first “real” job using my degree so I am excited and ready to go!! The position is a counselor at a rehab.