Comments on: What if the interviewer never calls you back? http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/10/23/what-if-the-interviewer-never-calls-you-back/ Advice at the intersection of work and life Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:32:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: michael http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/10/23/what-if-the-interviewer-never-calls-you-back/comment-page-2/#comment-270342 michael Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:53:56 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/10/23/what-if-the-interviewer-never-calls-you-back/#comment-270342 It just amazes me. You spend money and time on new clothes, research, gasoline, etc. and the interviewer will not simply call and say thank you, but no thanks. Inhumane. It just amazes me. You spend money and time on new clothes, research, gasoline, etc. and the interviewer will not simply call and say thank you, but no thanks. Inhumane.

]]> By: ocalared http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/10/23/what-if-the-interviewer-never-calls-you-back/comment-page-2/#comment-269718 ocalared Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:30:55 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/10/23/what-if-the-interviewer-never-calls-you-back/#comment-269718 It's even worse trying to find a job in government. The hiring managers are so afraid of making the wrong decision that they can't make a decision. Or,they're too busy doing the work of the other 4 people who've already been laid off. Or, they're waiting for the big boss to approve the selected candidate, or for HR to complete the background check. Hell with ' em. Keep on looking! It's even worse trying to find a job in government. The hiring managers are so afraid of making the wrong decision that they can't make a decision. Or,they're too busy doing the work of the other 4 people who've already been laid off. Or, they're waiting for the big boss to approve the selected candidate, or for HR to complete the background check. Hell with ' em. Keep on looking!

]]> By: Wyccad915 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/10/23/what-if-the-interviewer-never-calls-you-back/comment-page-2/#comment-264542 Wyccad915 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:39:00 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/10/23/what-if-the-interviewer-never-calls-you-back/#comment-264542 I figure I'll comment, because I am so angry. 3 interviews for seasonal and only 1 calls back to say no. Both the others said they would call me back and both seemed promising. One was "You're going to have to wait for a 2nd manager to do the second interview, but we will be calling you this week", the other they said no matter what we would know if we had the job or not that day "after the interview", and it's been a week and nothing. I called back Sunday, talked to the manager and he says he will be calling me tomorrow. Tomorrow was two days ago. I figure I'll comment, because I am so angry. 3 interviews for seasonal and only 1 calls back to say no. Both the others said they would call me back and both seemed promising. One was "You're going to have to wait for a 2nd manager to do the second interview, but we will be calling you this week", the other they said no matter what we would know if we had the job or not that day "after the interview", and it's been a week and nothing. I called back Sunday, talked to the manager and he says he will be calling me tomorrow. Tomorrow was two days ago.

]]> By: bystander http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/10/23/what-if-the-interviewer-never-calls-you-back/comment-page-2/#comment-264461 bystander Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:48:00 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/10/23/what-if-the-interviewer-never-calls-you-back/#comment-264461 Here's the thing - this is from my own experience and seeing peers' getting a job offer. The bottom line, if they want you, they will call you and "usually" do so QUICK.  EVERY SINGLE ONE of my peers got his/her job in this way, it's almost uncanny. I've gotten my last job in this manner as well. I went to an all day interview on Friday (I thought the interview went rather lousy), and got an offer on Monday morning. On the other hand, I went to an interview on last Monday. It did go smooth. I liked two people I was interviewed with. Very pleasant. But nothing more. I expected to hear from them by the last Friday but the day was Veteran's Day so the office was closed. I pretty much know by now I didn't get it since the process isn't moving at a rapid rate. I shot just one follow-up email to the recruiter. No reply. Now it is confirmed that I did not get the job. I deleted all the correspondences with this recruiter because I don't want my hope to linger any longer by thinking about "but what if...!". In fact, one of my coworkers at my current work - she used to a hiring manager and had conducted countless of interviews. She said typically she knows who to hire pretty much within five mins. the most. She's recently gotten a promotion. The process happened once again, very fast. When she's done with her own interview, she said "I know they (hiring managers) have the decision by now". She was right. Shortly after, she's gotten a promotion. All in all, I don't think they really are consciously trying to "ignore" other unsuccessful candidates. For instance, last week I got a call from a candidate asking me to deliver her message to my boss about her interview outcome. I did, but my boss just tore my note saying "'Oh I filled the position already, so don't worry 'bout it." Terrible? ABSOLUTELY. I would never do that to any candidate IF I were her. My manger too, would be just as anxious as this girl if their places were traded. I think there are many people who fail to put themselves in other's shoes, because we human beings all essentially have a natural tendency to be egocentric. I personally feel the urgency to let each candidate know whatever the outcome - but that's because I have my own many experiences being stranded and I hated every second of it. Here's the thing – this is from my own experience and seeing peers' getting a job offer.
The bottom line, if they want you, they will call you and "usually" do so QUICK. 
EVERY SINGLE ONE of my peers got his/her job in this way, it's almost uncanny. I've gotten my last job in this manner as well. I went to an all day interview on Friday (I thought the interview went rather lousy), and got an offer on Monday morning.

On the other hand, I went to an interview on last Monday. It did go smooth. I liked two people I was interviewed with. Very pleasant. But nothing more. I expected to hear from them by the last Friday but the day was Veteran's Day so the office was closed. I pretty much know by now I didn't get it since the process isn't moving at a rapid rate. I shot just one follow-up email to the recruiter. No reply. Now it is confirmed that I did not get the job. I deleted all the correspondences with this recruiter because I don't want my hope to linger any longer by thinking about "but what if…!".
In fact, one of my coworkers at my current work – she used to a hiring manager and had conducted countless of interviews. She said typically she knows who to hire pretty much within five mins. the most. She's recently gotten a promotion. The process happened once again, very fast. When she's done with her own interview, she said "I know they (hiring managers) have the decision by now". She was right. Shortly after, she's gotten a promotion.

All in all, I don't think they really are consciously trying to "ignore" other unsuccessful candidates. For instance, last week I got a call from a candidate asking me to deliver her message to my boss about her interview outcome. I did, but my boss just tore my note saying "'Oh I filled the position already, so don't worry 'bout it." Terrible? ABSOLUTELY. I would never do that to any candidate IF I were her. My manger too, would be just as anxious as this girl if their places were traded. I think there are many people who fail to put themselves in other's shoes, because we human beings all essentially have a natural tendency to be egocentric.
I personally feel the urgency to let each candidate know whatever the outcome – but that's because I have my own many experiences being stranded and I hated every second of it.

]]> By: Growprog http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/10/23/what-if-the-interviewer-never-calls-you-back/comment-page-2/#comment-264320 Growprog Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:15:00 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/10/23/what-if-the-interviewer-never-calls-you-back/#comment-264320 Yep.  Just went through that myself.  It's particularly prevalent in non-profit.  They lack structure and follow no lead.  I typically ask then I get called the initial interview, if the intent was to hire immediately.  If they say no or imply that it will be a long process, I move on.  It all begins with the HR Department, they set the tempo. Yep.  Just went through that myself.  It's particularly prevalent in non-profit.  They lack structure and follow no lead.  I typically ask then I get called the initial interview, if the intent was to hire immediately.  If they say no or imply that it will be a long process, I move on.  It all begins with the HR Department, they set the tempo.

]]> By: Ehaig42 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/10/23/what-if-the-interviewer-never-calls-you-back/comment-page-2/#comment-264287 Ehaig42 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:53:00 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/10/23/what-if-the-interviewer-never-calls-you-back/#comment-264287 I'm dealing with this right now, and for the second time this year (different potential employers). For me, it is a question of principle and manners. I know i haven't got the job, fair enough. But I spent time, money and effort on attending the interview, so I insist they tell me the outcome. I will contact the interviewing managet if HR keep ignoring. Firms need to know when their brand is being damaged. After all, just because I don't work for them, doesn't mean I'm not a potential customer. I'm dealing with this right now, and for the second time this year (different potential employers). For me, it is a question of principle and manners. I know i haven't got the job, fair enough. But I spent time, money and effort on attending the interview, so I insist they tell me the outcome. I will contact the interviewing managet if HR keep ignoring. Firms need to know when their brand is being damaged. After all, just because I don't work for them, doesn't mean I'm not a potential customer.

]]> By: Mandy http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/10/23/what-if-the-interviewer-never-calls-you-back/comment-page-2/#comment-263654 Mandy Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:01:00 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/10/23/what-if-the-interviewer-never-calls-you-back/#comment-263654 I think it is absolutely disgusting the way job seekers are being treated these days. I don't care how busy employers are it takes less than one minute to send a simple email saying I'm sorry you were unsuccessful. I understand they receive possibly hundreds of applications for one position and I do not expect them to email each and every single one of those people, however the select few that they have actually chosen to come in for an interview well don't we deserve at least a simple email letting us know we were unsuccessful? They obviously have no understanding of how excruitiating it is waiting to hear back from a company you have interviewed with and even when over a week or two of time has lapsed we still have the pathetic hope they perhaps we still might have a chance of being offered the position. It's funny how you people hiring employees are able to persistently call and email me to arrange interviews yet when I send you an email following up from the interview you just ignore me. You are absolutely pathetic scum and you all think you are so high above the people you are interviewing. I hope karma does in fact exist and one day you receive yours. I think it is absolutely disgusting the way job seekers are being treated these days. I don't care how busy employers are it takes less than one minute to send a simple email saying I'm sorry you were unsuccessful. I understand they receive possibly hundreds of applications for one position and I do not expect them to email each and every single one of those people, however the select few that they have actually chosen to come in for an interview well don't we deserve at least a simple email letting us know we were unsuccessful? They obviously have no understanding of how excruitiating it is waiting to hear back from a company you have interviewed with and even when over a week or two of time has lapsed we still have the pathetic hope they perhaps we still might have a chance of being offered the position. It's funny how you people hiring employees are able to persistently call and email me to arrange interviews yet when I send you an email following up from the interview you just ignore me. You are absolutely pathetic scum and you all think you are so high above the people you are interviewing. I hope karma does in fact exist and one day you receive yours.

]]> By: Mandy http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/10/23/what-if-the-interviewer-never-calls-you-back/comment-page-2/#comment-263655 Mandy Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:01:00 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/10/23/what-if-the-interviewer-never-calls-you-back/#comment-263655 I think it is absolutely disgusting the way job seekers are being treated these days. I don't care how busy employers are it takes less than one minute to send a simple email saying I'm sorry you were unsuccessful. I understand they receive possibly hundreds of applications for one position and I do not expect them to email each and every single one of those people, however the select few that they have actually chosen to come in for an interview well don't we deserve at least a simple email letting us know we were unsuccessful? They obviously have no understanding of how excruitiating it is waiting to hear back from a company you have interviewed with and even when over a week or two of time has lapsed we still have the pathetic hope they perhaps we still might have a chance of being offered the position. It's funny how you people hiring employees are able to persistently call and email me to arrange interviews yet when I send you an email following up from the interview you just ignore me. You are absolutely pathetic scum and you all think you are so high above the people you are interviewing. I hope karma does in fact exist and one day you receive yours. I think it is absolutely disgusting the way job seekers are being treated these days. I don't care how busy employers are it takes less than one minute to send a simple email saying I'm sorry you were unsuccessful. I understand they receive possibly hundreds of applications for one position and I do not expect them to email each and every single one of those people, however the select few that they have actually chosen to come in for an interview well don't we deserve at least a simple email letting us know we were unsuccessful? They obviously have no understanding of how excruitiating it is waiting to hear back from a company you have interviewed with and even when over a week or two of time has lapsed we still have the pathetic hope they perhaps we still might have a chance of being offered the position. It's funny how you people hiring employees are able to persistently call and email me to arrange interviews yet when I send you an email following up from the interview you just ignore me. You are absolutely pathetic scum and you all think you are so high above the people you are interviewing. I hope karma does in fact exist and one day you receive yours.

]]> By: Hayley http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/10/23/what-if-the-interviewer-never-calls-you-back/comment-page-2/#comment-263503 Hayley Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:01:00 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/10/23/what-if-the-interviewer-never-calls-you-back/#comment-263503 I had an interview last Thursday (13th) and because I've been on so many I never know if I have done well or not. There has been times when I thought I had the job in the bag and then the next day I get the 'rejection' email. My interviewer on Thursday explained to me that the recruitment team are off for a few days and that they will contact me at the beginning of this week. It has now been a week and I haven't heard anything. The interviewer gave me her business card with her e mail and mobile number on it and I've sent a friendly and polite email asking about a follow up as well as leaving an answer phone message to her mobile and still no response. Is that the hint that I HAVEN'T GOT THE JOB? I just want a quick phone call or email telling me that I haven't got it. That's all I ask.  Do you think I should try and contact her again or just except the fact I haven't got the job? I had an interview last Thursday (13th) and because I've been on so many I never know if I have done well or not. There has been times when I thought I had the job in the bag and then the next day I get the 'rejection' email. My interviewer on Thursday explained to me that the recruitment team are off for a few days and that they will contact me at the beginning of this week. It has now been a week and I haven't heard anything. The interviewer gave me her business card with her e mail and mobile number on it and I've sent a friendly and polite email asking about a follow up as well as leaving an answer phone message to her mobile and still no response. Is that the hint that I HAVEN'T GOT THE JOB? I just want a quick phone call or email telling me that I haven't got it. That's all I ask. 
Do you think I should try and contact her again or just except the fact I haven't got the job?

]]> By: Hayley http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/10/23/what-if-the-interviewer-never-calls-you-back/comment-page-2/#comment-263509 Hayley Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:01:00 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/10/23/what-if-the-interviewer-never-calls-you-back/#comment-263509 I had an interview last Thursday (13th) and because I've been on so many I never know if I have done well or not. There has been times when I thought I had the job in the bag and then the next day I get the 'rejection' email. My interviewer on Thursday explained to me that the recruitment team are off for a few days and that they will contact me at the beginning of this week. It has now been a week and I haven't heard anything. The interviewer gave me her business card with her e mail and mobile number on it and I've sent a friendly and polite email asking about a follow up as well as leaving an answer phone message to her mobile and still no response. Is that the hint that I HAVEN'T GOT THE JOB? I just want a quick phone call or email telling me that I haven't got it. That's all I ask.  Do you think I should try and contact her again or just except the fact I haven't got the job? I had an interview last Thursday (13th) and because I've been on so many I never know if I have done well or not. There has been times when I thought I had the job in the bag and then the next day I get the 'rejection' email. My interviewer on Thursday explained to me that the recruitment team are off for a few days and that they will contact me at the beginning of this week. It has now been a week and I haven't heard anything. The interviewer gave me her business card with her e mail and mobile number on it and I've sent a friendly and polite email asking about a follow up as well as leaving an answer phone message to her mobile and still no response. Is that the hint that I HAVEN'T GOT THE JOB? I just want a quick phone call or email telling me that I haven't got it. That's all I ask. 
Do you think I should try and contact her again or just except the fact I haven't got the job?

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