waiting to hear back about a job.... ????

[Killer]

so i've had two interviews with an att retailer...

both went really well... i was told at the last i would hear something in about a week to a week and a half.... well it's been a week and a half.. and still nothing...

should i make the call?? see if the position has been filled??? or wait it out...

the district manager is the one who told me this.... he also knows i'm scheduled for surgery tomorrow and will be out of it this weekend... this saturday will have been the actual 2 week mark...

what are the rules on this do i wait? do i call back??

i'm moving at the end of this month.. and i really need to get the ball rolling on where to live... and it kinda depends on where i'll be working!!!! what do ya'll think??

[PRO®]

so i've had two interviews with an att retailer...

both went really well... i was told at the last i would hear something in about a week to a week and a half.... well it's been a week and a half.. and still nothing...

should i make the call?? see if the position has been filled??? or wait it out...

the district manager is the one who told me this.... he also knows i'm scheduled for surgery tomorrow and will be out of it this weekend... this saturday will have been the actual 2 week mark...

what are the rules on this do i wait? do i call back??

i'm moving at the end of this month.. and i really need to get the ball rolling on where to live... and it kinda depends on where i'll be working!!!! what do ya'll think??

call back. just inquire about the status of the position, and if any advancements have been made in the decision process. won't hurt.

also, don't know if you did or not, but next time send them a thank you letter/email for the interview. shows that you are going the "extra mile", lol.

good luck man!

[Killer]

thanks... no i didn't do that... each time i did thank them for their time and the opportunity...

email is a good idea...

[PRO®]

thanks... no i didn't do that... each time i did thank them for their time and the opportunity...

email is a good idea...

yea, i usually send the person I interviewed with an email later that evening or the very next day.

keeps me fresh in their mind.

google interview 'thank you letters' for some ideas

[Killer]

i'm just gonna give him a holler.. luckily i saved his direct line... i was worried i didn't write it down... prolly call around lunch time...

let him know the biggest reason for my call is due to the surgery and me being unsure if i can grab any calls this weekend... didn't want to miss his..

[BanginJimmy]

I know how the wait game goes. I interviewed with Lockheed back in Feb and am still waiting. I called about a month ago and was told my background came all came back great, now I am just waiting for a supply issue to get sorted out and they will start hiring.

Someone I know that works in the supply side at lockheed also told me they are having some serious piece part contract issues so I know the story I was told is legit.

As far as the letter goes, my mother in law has worked HR for about 30 years and has worded for a couple fortune 500 corporations. 99% of those thank you letters get round filed immediately after receipt. The only people that really need to worry about doing those are upper management and execs.

[ironchef]

You always want to call back. Persistence is key!

[SampaGuy]

You always want to call back. Persistence is key!

Also so you know to move on sooner and not waste your time (not trying to be pessimistic).

[AirMax95]

I always send a follow-up email.......

[blaknoize]

I've never once sent a follow up email. Hmm...

[Killer]

i called during lunch.. explained on how i was getting my surgery tomorrow and would be out of it this weekend, didn't want to miss his call... asked if the position had been filled and he said, they haven't made any decisions yet.. wished me luck on the surgery.. i thanked him for the good wishes and his time and let him go..

[ironchef]

Personally, I would've been more assertive than that. If you really want the job then tell them. Don't just be like is the position still available yadda yadda, be like I want that position because of x and y and z. I've had good experience doing that. When I got called to by HR for my current job, I told her straight up "when am I coming in for an interview"? Then on interview day, "when is my first day?". Of course don't say it like a total dick, but you get my drift.

[Killer]

yeah, i guess you're right...

i do wish i would've asked when i would know something... but i didn't want to get pushy... i felt semi out of line calling him before he called me.. considering he said he'd let me know when they made a decision.. ya know?

but yeah i guess in those instances them knowing you want the job is a good thing.

[quickdodge®]

I've never once sent a follow up email. Hmm...

E-mail. Lolol. Whoever says to E-mail is giving horrible advice. A job is a personal duty. When you're trying to get a job, you try to be as personal as you can be. You use actual meetings. You use actual voice conversations. It's easy to sit back and type up an E-mail, but the employer can tell much more about you from a phone call. It shows more interest when you go voice to voice instead of impersonal contact.

Yes, Killer. You should be calling them. If I were you, I'd call back as soon as you're able after the surgery. I honestly wouldn't have mentioned having a surgery as that could hinder your chances. It would'nt be polite to go into details about your surgery and, for all he knows, you're going into surgery for something that might cause you to miss work time. He's not going to need that. Later, QD.

[AirMax95]

Follow up emails right after an interview are a must. Phone calls do nothing for you right after an interview. An email gives you the chance to recap the discussion, express your dire interest in the position, and gives you the chance to ask for the position. Killer, in your case since the "call back" is past due, a phone call is a must.

Most hiring managers/HR personel DISPISE phone calls, unless you are given the go ahead to call. I agree with QD that the process is personal, but its not as cut and dry as we would like.

Just in case you don't land the job, I have seen plenty of cases ( I am a testimony) where you can be offered a different position. The key is to ASK. The job I interviewed for was lower on the totem pole, I was turned down, but offered a higher position!

[quickdodge®]

Follow up emails right after an interview are a must.

I would never e-mail a potential employer because:

Most hiring managers/HR personel DISPISE phone calls,

I have always learned and heard that this statement is NOT true. Later, QD.

[blaknoize]

I like to be personal, as to the point of actually finding a way to meet them if at all possible and check out the facility. But sometimes that doesnt exist. So the phone call works I suppose. I just DISPISE the phone interview. Impersonal as possible!!!

[Killer]

E-mail. Lolol. Whoever says to E-mail is giving horrible advice. A job is a personal duty. When you're trying to get a job, you try to be as personal as you can be. You use actual meetings. You use actual voice conversations. It's easy to sit back and type up an E-mail, but the employer can tell much more about you from a phone call. It shows more interest when you go voice to voice instead of impersonal contact.

Yes, Killer. You should be calling them. If I were you, I'd call back as soon as you're able after the surgery. I honestly wouldn't have mentioned having a surgery as that could hinder your chances. It would'nt be polite to go into details about your surgery and, for all he knows, you're going into surgery for something that might cause you to miss work time. He's not going to need that. Later, QD.

the surgery was slight... he knew this as of my second interview with the company.. he asked when i could start.. i told him basically immediately.. but as of the 8th i'm having minor sinus surgery and will need 3-4 days recovery time. after that i'd be fine...

i'm highly considering a call back to let him know "hey, i'm in perfect shape to start work"... matter of fact i'm back at work today..

i messaged the owner of the company... (the guy that got me the interview to begin with) and basically asked him if i should call/text/email his DM to let them know i could start whenever.

i do want to let him know i'm very eager to get this job.. without pushing buttons.. but at the same time.. i kindly need to know for myself so i can start looking into other options.. luckily i'll get paid at teh end of this month.. and if all else fails can move into muh parents house for a month if i have to and will have enough to live on for that month.. BUT i really want to avoid "moving"more than one time.. and i dont' want to stay with my parents at all..

[Killer]

called and left the district manager a voice mail..

saying "hey eric, this is kyle we spoke thursday in regards to our last interview and my surgery friday. i just wanted to let you know i've bounced back already and ready to start the new job with you guys if need be, i'm back at work today and just finishing up my day here. if you have any questions or anything just give me a call *gave my number* thanks for your time"

[AirMax95]

Good job.....and good luck.

[Killer]

thanks man...

spoke to the owner... and he hinted that he heard his team talking about possibly me (he said he wasn't sure the applicant they were talking about...) and saying they were concerned with some scheduling questions....


i told them i'd need two days off every week between mon-thur for like a month or two to train the new guy here where i currently am... they acted like that wasn't a problem.. i mean i figure that gives them 5 days to to get 40 hours out of me... and that gives them control of my weekends.. you'd think most wireless stores are gonna want lots of weekend hours ya know??

i'm hoping that doesn't cause a problem.. they days didn't have to be consecutive either.. they can be and combination of those two days... and that it would def phase out where i would have no limitations on when they wanted me to work..... ... .. i hope they at least call back and talk to me about that IF it's going to be an issue... and i'll work something out with my boss to where i won't need to do that...

[quickdodge®]

Good job.....and good luck.

We agree. Later, QD.