Ok to ask if hiring is over

nbiggershaft · 05-07-2008, 08:32 PM

A applied for a job recently at the same time as my friend. He got an offer over a week ago. I haven't heard back yet. But they told me I would hear back in May. I am getting anxious waiting. I was going to email them to see if their selection period was over or not. Is that an appropriate email or should I just wait?

7960 · 05-07-2008, 08:34 PM

email sucks

call someone and say "Hello, I was told I'd hear back in May but haven't. Where does the hiring process stand?"

A_C_E · 05-07-2008, 11:52 PM

Originally Posted by 7960

email sucks

call someone and say "Hello, I was told I'd hear back in May but haven't. Where does the hiring process stand?"

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Linzyhop · 05-08-2008, 09:01 AM

yeah email them.

i dont mean to take the wind out of your sails, but if you had gotten the job you would have heard by now. they usually let the person know within a day if they want them to come back in for another interview or for good.

A_C_E · 05-08-2008, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by Linzyhop

yeah email them.

i dont mean to take the wind out of your sails, but if you had gotten the job you would have heard by now. they usually let the person know within a day if they want them to come back in for another interview or for good.

That's not true AT ALL.

Any really competitive position where they interview a number of applicants is going to take a long time before they extend you an offer. I got strung out for five weeks before finally getting an offer for the Summer Analyst position I have upcoming.

Linzyhop · 05-08-2008, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by A_C_E

That's not true AT ALL.

Any really competitive position where they interview a number of applicants is going to take a long time before they extend you an offer. I got strung out for five weeks before finally getting an offer for the Summer Analyst position I have upcoming.

after the final interview you know quickly. I see it all the time. especially if one candidate heard back and another hasn't. if the latter does actually get called back its because another candidate's offer fell through. of course there are always those instances where something out of the ordinary happens, but if they like you, you know quickly usually.

key word being USUALLY.

Ardentfrost · 05-08-2008, 12:50 PM

Where I work, it takes MONTHS to complete the interview/hiring process. I do government funded work, so it's worse than most places, but all the same, that happens.

In nbigger's shoes, I wouldn't have stopped looking for a job. If a place tells you they'll get back to you, fine, but if you STOP looking then you're putting all your eggs in one basket.

Don't stop til you sign an offer.

nbiggershaft · 05-08-2008, 01:05 PM

It just occurred to me that my friend interviewed a couple weeks earlier than me and the position requires a background check (honeywell). So I am marginally less worried now, if they have trouble getting a hold of my contacts, things probably take longer.

kombayn · 05-09-2008, 12:38 AM

Good-luck with that, if you haven't heard in another week I would call back, state your name and ask how the process is going. It at least shows you're interested in the job to the employer and you really want the job. I've never heard of calling-back horror stories.

nbiggershaft · 05-14-2008, 06:29 PM

Hazaa, got the job. Military industrial complex here I come.

motivez · 05-14-2008, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by nbiggershaft

Hazaa, got the job. Military industrial complex here I come.

Cool, what will you be doing?

thewise1 · 05-14-2008, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by A_C_E

That's not true AT ALL.

Any really competitive position where they interview a number of applicants is going to take a long time before they extend you an offer. I got strung out for five weeks before finally getting an offer for the Summer Analyst position I have upcoming.

That's because you weren't a first choice

thewise1 · 05-14-2008, 06:41 PM

I wouldn't ask if hiring is over. I'd contact the interviewer and thank them for the chance to interview, and let them know you'd be glad to buy them a coffee if they wanted to discuss any other questions with you. Well, I guess it depends what kind of position we're talking about, but in management consulting, I'd just do my best to engage in relationship building with them.

Do your best to build a relationship with that interviewer (preferably you already did this, so you can continue it) and you will do well.

nbiggershaft · 05-14-2008, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by motivez

Cool, what will you be doing?

mechanical components for nuclear weapons

7960 · 05-15-2008, 08:21 AM

Originally Posted by nbiggershaft

Hazaa, got the job. Military industrial complex here I come.

congrads

Originally Posted by nbiggershaft

mechanical components for nuclear weapons

ooh, but make sure you keep your resume up to date

thewise1 · 05-15-2008, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by 7960

congrads

ooh, but make sure you keep your resume up to date

I hear Iran has a great benefit package with 72 virgins

nbiggershaft · 05-15-2008, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by thewise1

I hear Iran has a great benefit package with 72 virgins

thewise1 · 05-15-2008, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by nbiggershaft

Make sure you take a good supply of mach 3's though

7960 · 05-15-2008, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by thewise1

I hear Iran has a great benefit package with 72 virgins

7960 · 05-15-2008, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by nbiggershaft

exactly where does it say these virgins are female?