Question by barrie bakar: How long after 2nd interview do you expect to hear back from a potential employer.?
I had my first interview with a potential employer on October 1st. Thought interview went pretty well. Took 2 weeks without hearing anything, called and left the hiring manager 2 voicemails at the start and end of the 3rd week. I was contacted on October 20th to come in for a second interview on October 21st. Second interview was very informal with another employee. He basically did all the talking and explained the job in detail and what I will be doing and confirmed that I will be working with him. He told me that he was to submit a report to the hiring manager and asked me to call him if I ever had any concerns or questions that were job related. Its mid November now and I have still not heard anything back after the second interview. I called the hiring manager twice this week but have not received a call back or an email. Friends tell me to stay put and that I will receive an email or call if the position has been filled. my question is does it take this long to hear back after an interview? As a recent graduate I am not too familiar with all the intricacies of the hiring process. Please advice.
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Answer by Samii Revlon
It really depends on when he wanted you to start, do you have any idea? If the start date wasnt for a while, its not unusual to not have heard anything, as they would contact you about a week or 2 before you were due to start. If I were you I would call again if Ive not heard anything in another week or perhaps send a email and continue this. You dont always hear back if the position has been filled by someone else, which is a pain really as its not really fair to leave you guessing when you could be taking up other jobs. Keep applying for new jobs just in case
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Question by vixen: After a job interview, how long does it take for the employer to get back to you if they are interested?
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Answer by Apples69
About a week if they really are hiring.
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Question by brokenbabydoll: What the employer mean when she did this?
Today, I had an interview for the new clothing store PS, by aeropostale.
I have never been to an interview, or one for a retailer, so i had no idea what to wear. I decided to be dressy casual and wear a 3/4 sleeve blouse and a skirt.
I arrive there, the other girl on the group interview wore bermuda shorts and a tee shirt.
The employer takes us aside and asks us questions. After the second question, the employer put some kind of asterisk or symbol next to the other girl’s name.
Does this mean that I didn’t get the job? I can work more hours than the other girl.
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Answer by Ed Atun
You are correct. The interviewer has a “code” for remembering the applicants. It would be unusual for an applicant to be chosen if she didn’t bother to dress appropriately for the interview.
But some interviewers are looking for a “connection” with the applicant. They have to work closely with the new employee so they look for someone they like.
Applying for jobs is an exercise in rejection. You have to be rejected for 9 out of every 10 jobs you apply for. That has always been true in business. You keep going until you (and the employer) find the right “fit”.
Keep applying at other places and don’t look back.
You might get this job.
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Question by brokenbabydoll: What did this employer mean?
Today, I had an interview for the new clothing store PS, by aeropostale.
I have never been to an interview, or one for a retailer, so i had no idea what to wear. I decided to be dressy casual and wear a 3/4 sleeve blouse and a skirt.
I arrive there, the other girl on the group interview wore bermuda shorts and a tee shirt.
The employer takes us aside and asks us questions. After the second question, the employer put some kind of asterisk or symbol next to the other girl’s name.
Does this mean that I didn’t get the job? I can work more hours than the other girl.
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Answer by Health Nut
Hi honey, don’t you worry!! You did the right thing by showing up dressed professionally. You should NEVER dress any other way for an interview and you did perfectly. I’m shocked that anyone would ever arrive for an interview in bermuda shorts and a tee shirt. It only shows a lack of interest and effort, which no employer wants to see.
I have worked in business for over 10 years and know what employers are looking for. I have also been involved in the recruitment and selection processes. I even used to work at a clothing store when I was younger. You are there to represent the company and sell the product, so you must always look your best and set a good image. I guarantee you that symbol next to the other girl’s name is to remind the employer she’s OUT! If you don’t get the job, it certainly won’t be because of her. Good luck!
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Question by Daniel: what do you say when asked “what’s your biggest weakness” by a potential employer?
I have an interview tomorrow. I feel like saying “I work too hard” or I’m “too detail oriented” is too obvious and common. Are there any other good answers?
I kind of want to say something like “cheesecake” or “cute puppies” haha. jk.
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Answer by em3322
I always tell them I have weak arms.
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Question by Life is short, live well.: How to answer, “Why did you leave previous employer?”?
I am going on a second interview today with a company. I have an insider who informed me they do not understand why I left a good paying, secure job before. I told them “type of work” was the reason, which is mostly true. But tere were tons of small things as well. However, we are always coached to not talk negatively about previous employer. How do we give the total truth without saying, “type of work, hours, politics, bs, bad manager’s, culture, etc…etc…” Do I make sense?
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Answer by ARom
Just say that you wanted to try/learn something new.
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