Question by little asian gal in cresent city: How long after an interview will they call you if you got the job?
I mean, after how long you can just safely assume you didnt get the job?
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Answer by David M
2 weeks, but give a call or follow up with a thank you note describing the interview.
Call them tomorrow.
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Question by lanza1977: How long should I wait to call my job interviewer? What does it mean when…?
(Sorry for the length…thanks for reading! I promise promptly give a best answer!)
A couple weeks ago I did a phone interview with a company and at the end the Human Resources woman asked me for a salary expection (which I gave because I feared if I didn’t I wouldn’t move on in the interview process). Since she said she couldn’t even give me salary range to work with because their policy is not to give one out until they make an offer, my number was based on research I did online on Salary.com for the same position.
The following morning she called me back to invite me for a second interview. The interview went very well. They even had the big boss come down, unexpectedly, to meet with me and ask questions.
Five days later the Human Resources woman (the same one who did the phone interview and who was part of the face to face interview) called me. I thought she was going to make an offer, but instead she told me that my salary expectations were too high. On a good note, however, she also told me that she received very good feedback from the managers and big boss who interviewed me. She did not make an offer (therefore, again she couldn’t give a salary range), and it seemed like she was trying to start negotiations without an offer. So, instead of me telling her a new salary figure, I told her that I am very willing to negotiate because I would really like to work for them. I said that am looking for a compensation package that is motivating, value-based, and in line with the market rate. She then asked me how I could justify my expected increase from my last job and I said that I was moving from a non-profit to the private sector. I couldn’t quite tell if she was satisified with my answers about salary, but she was pleasant and said that another HR person would be caluculating amounts based on some factors (that I don’t know) and that I would hear from them in the “next day or two.” Friday was day 3.
I am nervous because I haven’t heard from them (and it’s now the weekend) and I really want this job. My main concern is that I get compensated fairly (in the past, I have been underemployed and underpaid for my worth) while providing them excellent work.
Is it a bad sign that they didn’t call back by Friday (one day later than they said they would)? How can I negotiate without knowing their terms? Should I give them a call tomorrow or does that seem too desparate?
Thanks so much for any of your suggestions/opinions! =)
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Answer by Heather
Give them time. I bet they are busy sifting through hundreds of applicants (especially because good jobs are so scarce right now). Give them until Thursday or Friday and even then, just call and “check on the progress of your application.”
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Question by lanza1977: How long should I wait to call my job interviewer? What does it mean when…?What would you like to ask?
A couple weeks ago I did a phone interview with a company in which they asked me for a salary expection (which I gave because I feared if I didn’t I wouldn’t move on in the interview process). The following day they invited me for a second interview. The interview went very well. They even had the big boss come down, unexpectedly, to meet with me and ask questions.
Five days later the person from Human Resources that did the phone interview called me, I thought to make an offer, but instead she told me that my salary expectations were too high. But she also told me that she received very good feedback from the managers and big boss who interviewed me. She did not make an offer, and it seemed like she was trying to start negotiations without an offer. She said that she could not even tell me a salary range until an offer is made.
So, instead of giving another salary figure I told her that I am very willing to negotiate because I would really like to work for them and that it’s hard for me to say a number without a range, but that I wanted to make sure that the compensation package was motivating, value-based, and in line with the market rate. She then asked me how I could justify my expected increase from my last job and I said that I was moving from a non-profit to the private sector. She seemed satisified with my answers about salary and that another HR person would be caluculating amounts based on some factors (that I don’t know) and that I would hear from them in the “next day or two.” Today is day 3. I am nervous because I haven’t heard from them (and it’s now the weekend) and I really want this job, but am concerned because in the past I have been underemployed and underpaid for my worth. Is this a bad sign that they haven’t called? How can I negotiate without knowing their terms? Should I give them a call on Monday or does that seem too desparate?
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Answer by goldie_locks
you have nothing to loose if you don’t call. just be professional and courteous. good luck!!
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Question by neollakent: Should I call to inquire about a job application when I was told to wait by the office I submitted my resume t
I submitted a resume to an office which was recommended to me by a colleague who was a former assistant in that office. I was not sure if they were hiring but I still gave it a shot anyway. When I called to follow-up, they said that they will call me. It’s been 4 days and I haven’t received a call yet. Should I call them again or should I wait and for how long. I did not apply for any other jobs because I wanted this and I don’t want to get confused later on especially if I had to choose among several call-backs as I don’t want to go hopping from one job to another . This happened to me before, I accepted a job and then a week after another office called me and gave me a better offer.
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Answer by aintlifegrand
I would wait and call them on Monday morning.
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Question by Pheonix B: How long after an interview should I wait to hear from the company before I call them to check on my status?
Ok, so last Thursday I went to an interview for a company that is literally 10 minutes from my house. It is a perfect location since I go to school at night and I would be able to get there and to school easily. They had an open call for interviews from 1-3pm. There were 2 other people in the waiting room with me as I filled out the application. I interviewed with one HR person and she was very nice, and after going over my resume and my work experience, she said “if you have the time, I would like you to interview with someone else.” I said ok and she took me back to the main work area and handed me off to a second interviewer. At this point, I see one of the people that was in the waiting room with me, leaving already. I interview with the second person and he was nice also. We went over my work history and he had me read a script (this is a customer service position that requires a good speaking voice) and after that, he said that I had a good voice and said “if you have the time, I would like you to interview with my call center supervisor.” I’m like, ok sure. The Call Center Supervisor interviews me and somehow we get on the topic of fantasy football, video games releases and what makes customer service valuable. By this time its almost 3:30pm. We concluded the interview on a great note and he says that he will call all the candidates later to let them know yea or nay. I gave him a strong hand shake and went on my merry way, so all in all, the interview went well, at least I think so. So, I sent off a Thank you note to each of my interviewers and they should have gotten there Tuesday. Wed, I called to follow up but the woman I interviewed with first was out of town but they let me leave her a voice mail. So after all this, my question is, how long do I wait to hear from them or contact again??? Should I follow up on Monday morning? I do not want to seem too persistent or pushy, but I really want this job. It is just about perfect in every way for me, but I feel I have done all I can to try to make myself stand out. I do not want to go overboard, but what is the next course of action? Any suggestions??? All answers appreciated, snide comments will be ignored. I have been homeless, pulled myself out of the gutter only to be out of work for almost 2 years and just want to get back into the work force doing what I do best,customer service, and I have found a company that is not outsourcing its work. I just need some sound advice on getting a job right now. Thanks people….^_^
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Answer by Milton
You sound like the kind of person I would hire in a flash! You already have a good plan. Wait until Monday and then call. They make promises at interviews they have no intention of keeping so do not be too disappointed if you don’t get the job. Sometimes, a gentle push at the right moment does get you the job so call and ask if a decision has been made on hiring for that position. What is the worst that could happen? You don’t have the job now so the worst that could happen is you won’t have th job after the call. But, the best that can happen is that you will be hired so go for it! And best of luck. You sound like a real asset to any company smart enough to hire you.
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Question by ashcorter: What’s your wait time between interview and call back or job offer?
I went on an interview on Friday, it’s now Tuesday. I’m honestly not expecting a call back, re not enough experience. However, upon wishful thinking, hoping they will give me a chance. What is the longest any of you have waited for a call back from a prospective employer. In my current position, I found out that day. Any past stories on job offers would be interesting too.
Yes, I did send a thank you note.
It’s a small opthalmic pharmaceutical company
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Answer by Phil
It can be anywhere from that day to months later, it depends on the company. Hopefully you already sent a thank you note, I would call sometime later this week to check in if you haven’t heard anything.
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