I’d be very reluctant to wait for this job to come through. Having a dear friend on the inside is a really big help, but it is not a guarantee.

Proceeding to the other facility and the per diem job is probably your best option right now. I assume that a “per diem” job doesn’t require you to commit to an extended period of employment, so you can probably quit that job whenever you need to quit, with the appropriate amount of notice (2 weeks or whatever). Be sure to read the per diem job contract carefully before you sign, and ask them to show you where it tells about days or weeks of notice they need before you leave, if you don’t find that when you read the contract.

Good luck!
Susan

Finding comfort in know you’re not alone is one of the best benefits of reading this blog. If you’re feeling something, chances are most other job seekers are feeling the very same thing.

I think you’re right. I don’t believe HR would have contacted you again, and asked for an updated application, if they weren’t interested. So, unless something has changed (that’s always possible, sorry to say), you’re probably still in the running. All kinds of things could have caused the delay.

But why not find out what’s going on? It’s been two weeks. It would certainly be acceptable for you to check in and ask where they are in the process, if you’re still being considered, and if they need anything else from you. This will also help keep you top of mind with them, as they’re deciding.

Meantime, of course, don’t stop looking for other opportunities.

We’ll keep our fingers crossed!

Best,
Meg Guiseppi
Member of the WorkCoachCafe Team

First of all, I want to thank you having this site available. Reading the other comments really made me realize that I am not alone. But, in short I had an interview late december. I Emailed HR about three weeks later to follow up on my status etc… HR did actually call me and told me the interviewing was complete..she then proceeded to ask for an updated application, which I did
send.That was two weeks ago. Still no word or update on where I actually stand… do u think HR would have phoned m if I weren’t a strong candidate? Thank you

One of the age old comments…”Not the right fit”. Could mean so many things yet at the same time maybe nothing. If you were a rock star interviewing to be a violin player in a classical symphony then maybe it would make sense !! Our suggestion to interviewers and interviewees is to be open, honest and clear and not use meaningless comments. If you hear this from a potential employer you can ask them for a clear explanation of what is meant.

Reminds us of a post by Dan Pallotta that talks about how we have an epidemic of using meaningless terms and acronyms I Don’t Understand What Anyone Is Saying Anymore

For all readers:
If we apply for a position that we think is a perfect ‘fit’ for us and don’t get the job, it is perfectly appropriate to ask for feedback from the employer as to why we were not selected. When doing do this, however, be prepared for the feedback, positive or negative, accept it in and don’t try to argue or take this as a time to try to push to get the job. Be respectful of the person who is providing the feedback; take the feedback in a constructive way and use the feedback to assist in how you handle opportunities in the future.

- The Work Coach Cafe Team

Your story is heartbreaking. We are not lawyers so can’t comment on the legality of such actions. Seems like the company does not have enough work to employ you even though they must have hope to interviewed you. You should look around for another job. We know how hard it is when you thought you found a job already! Good luck.

- The Work Coach Cafe Team

Then about a week ago, the manager finally called me but only to tell me that my application had expired and was not in their system anymore and that I had to re-apply and retake the drug test. I was more than willing and when i went to pick up my paperwork, one of the employees told me that the manager was training a new employee. I got my paperwork and went to take the drug test. A few days ago i recieved a letter saying that I was late in taking my drug test, that it had to be done withing 24 hours of me recieving the papers. I had actually taken my drug test the same day i recieved the papers.

I am tired of waiting to be called and am about to start looking for a job elsewhere. I find it unfair and unproffesional of them to keep me waiting for so long without considering that I have expenses to pay off.

I guess my question is: Is it legal for them to keep me waiting so long? And what should I do?

No matter how long you are without a job it is a bad situation. Yes, it would be nice if employers would let you know if you did not get offered the job and with some feedback as to why another candidate was chosen over you. After seven months you may want to try to get some frank, honest feedback from either employers or friends on your approach. Maybe there’s some simple changes or additions you can make to help improve your chances for landing a new job in your field.

As far as coping it’s easy to say but you need to remain positive. Recently Macy’s CEO Terry Lundgren said of finding a job for the unemployed, “The one thing you control every single day when you wake up in the morning is your attitude. That’s the one thing you have full control of and so I always say on a one to ten scale, where are you?”

Hang in there, we wish you the best of luck,
- The Work Caoch Cafe Team