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Topic: 5 interviews then nothing, how would you follow up
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| joyeuxnoelle | Posted – 5/2/2008 10:09:38 AM | show profile As of tomorrow it would have been two months since I was first invited to interview for a corporate writing job. I did and in person interview with two people from the company followed by a phone interview the next day with someone in the main branch of the company then the following week I had another phone interview after that with another person in the main branch. About 10 days later I was asked to do another phone interview with another person in the main office. I finally thought I was on my way to a decision when I was asked to meet for a final interview with two of the people I've already spoken to on the phone when they would be in my city in two weeks. At this point I was told there were only two contenders left. I went in and did an individual interview with the two people I had spoken two on the phone. Instead of the two of them speaking to me together, they each spoke to me separately. They both mentioned that they would be leaving town in a few days and they implied I would hear from them soon. That was two or three weeks ago and I've heard nothing. I assume I didn't get the job and I'm ok with that, but I really resent that no one had the professional courtesy to inform me that I didn't get the bloody job. I'd like a polite way to follow up and point out their unprofessional behavior. It is possible that each of the six people I've been in contact with assumed that someone else would contact me. Again, I'm not that pressed about not getting the job. It would have been nice, but there are other things on the horizon that might work out just as well. Would you just let it go? Or would you send an email asking if they've made a decision? |
| snappiness | Posted – 5/2/2008 10:53:29 AM | show profile I would have followed up with them in a week, saying "I was just checking back as I got the impression you'd be making a decision soon." I think I'd call them and say you were checking in on the process. I wouldn't assume you don't have the job. I mean, you probably don't, but don't let them off the hook by mentioning that you're assuming that. |
| barrio99 | Posted – 5/2/2008 11:49:40 AM | show profile what is WRONG with people? |
| WordyBird | Posted – 5/2/2008 12:21:23 PM | show profile I wouldn't e-mail them. I would call them and inquire about the status. |
| Canadiana | Posted – 5/2/2008 2:10:13 PM | show profile I'd be assertive but professional: just call or email and say you want to follow up as it's been X number of weeks and you need to know the status. Good luck. |
| joyeuxnoelle | Posted – 5/2/2008 4:51:15 PM | show profile Thanks everyone. I sent them and email mentioning the date I first interviewed for the job and reflecting on the highlights from my multiple interviews and them reminding them what my skill package is. Then I just asked if I'm still being considered. I hope they at least have the decency to be embarrassed. |
| TravelPRGirl | Posted – 5/3/2008 9:22:56 PM | show profile Good luck! That really stinks. I must say, though, I have been on dozens of interviews for PR/marketing, and I always send a thank you e-mail, but 95% of the time, I never hear a response unless they are interested. I never cease to be amazed by the total un-professionalism of those in the industry. Ugh. |
| Marie | Posted – 5/4/2008 9:46:31 AM | show profile The decision could be held up for many reasons that have nothing to do with the merits of the candidates. Budgets for positions appear and disappear with incredible regularity. The position could be in limbo now, and no one knows what's happening, and that's why you haven't been contacted. No one knows what to tell you. I'm not defending these people. I'm just introducing a likely possibility. Now that you've sent an e-mail, follow up with a phone call. Yes, go old school and pick up the bloody phone. It's much more effective. It can be much more effective in situations like this. |
