In a recent exchange of comments on How to Tell If a Job Interview Went Well, the subject of how soon and how often to call an employer after the interview came up. One of my wonderful readers, CE (who recently got a job herself), was helping comfort someone anxiously waiting to hear whether she got the job.
Speaking specifically to the question of how often to call, CE wrote:
I once got a job because the hiring manager said they would hire me if I quit calling them all the time. They said I was persistent, and they hired me! While I wouldn’t recommend that to anyone, I would recommend that you call the prospective employer back to check on the status. Anyone else agree with this or do you have another opinion?
Glad you asked, CE. I covered this a while back in After an Interview: Can Weekly Follow Up Calls and Emails Help Get You the Job? But since this question comes up so often, I figured it was worth discussing post-interview follow-ups again in a new post.
What You Need to Know about Post-Interview Follow Ups
Here’s a quick summary of salient points I hope will help ease at least some of the waiting pain:
- Thank you notes are a great first follow-up step. While I have hired folks who never sent one, it is a good positive initial follow-up contact and leaves a nice impression. (Although there was one time when it didn’t.)
- Show you have patience and professionalism by waiting at least a week – or better yet two (depending on the type of job) – before you follow-up after the thank you note.
- When you do follow up, make it short and sweet unless you have something new and relevant to add – and keep that short too.
- Some of the very folks you are waiting to hear back from get over a hundred e-mails a day – many requiring immediate action – so if they don’t respond right away (or at all)…it’s NOT about you.
- Some companies take weeks just to interview the first round of candidates – plus there are internal decision-making processes that take lots of time.
- Some companies have policies about not responding at all to follow-up contacts (there are legal implications such as when responses are misconstrued by the candidate), and so these companies wait instead until an offer was made and accepted. Again this is not about YOU.
- After the thank you and additional follow-up, wait at least 2 weeks before checking your status again – unless they tell you to call on a specific date or to just wait until they get back to you.
- If there is even a chance you might get the job, the employer remembers you – really! If there’s no chance…no amount of calling will help, and it may hurt your chances next time there’s an opening. So please resist trying to remind them every few days. There’s a fine line between persistence and stalking!
Hope that helps. Feel free to add your own thoughts about follow-up frequency. And thanks again CE and all my other readers who so kindly pitch in to help those with the post-interview OCD blues.
And last but definitely not least…congratulations on your new job CE! I’m happy to report she’s not the only reader who has recently gotten a job. There is indeed light at the end of the long interview tunnel! 
Posts to read while waiting to get that post-interview call:
How to Tell If a Job Interview Went Well
After the Job Interview: Why Haven’t They Called Me Yet?
Stuck in the Waiting Game After 2nd Interview
12 Ways to Stay Sane After a Job Interview
I Got the Post-Interview Temporary OCD Blues
Well, I had two interviews one with a panel and another with the director. The director told me she was going to give me the job on Monday and that a person from HR would contact me the next day. She even walked me to an apartment where she thought would be good for me to live once I moved there. No one from HR called. So, on Friday I called the lady from human resources as a follow up call and got her voice mail and I left a voice mail. Now I’m wondering if I should contact the director or if that would be to much.
Chelsea,
I recommend giving it a few days and then following up again. Getting approval to hire can be challenging for hiring managers in the summer months, as many people are out of town. Good luck and please keep me posted.
All the Best,
Chandlee
Two days ago I got a response from an email saying I will get a call back after the results of my background check comes back. How long should I wait to call them if they don’t call me?
Hi Antoine,
I recommend waiting three more business days. Better to call then leave a message if you want the immediate results.
Good luck,
Chandlee
Got the job! Thanks for the helpful advice! They called before those business days were up. Now here is my last question: During the interview the manager of the department (who interviewed me) asked me was I looking to leave my current job and come on as a full time patient escort or am I looking for part time because he saw that I applied for part time. I told him full time. He wrote this on the application he printed out that I submitted online. My question is: because I said I want to work full time is it more than likely that this is what I was hired for?
Congratulations, Antoine. As many candidates were likely willing to work full-time, I doubt very much that this is why you were hired. Keep us posted and share Work Coach Cafe with your friends!
All the Best,
Chandlee
So does that mean I won’t get full time work, even though I told the manager I’m looking to leave my current job?
Antoine,
Please clarify your question: In your last comment, I believe you said that you had been offered the job already?
Thanks and all the best,
Chandlee
Yes I got the job already. The question was originally if I was going to get fulltime after telling the manager that is what I was looking for. Seeing as I went to get my physical yesterday I now know it is definitely a full time position. Thanks for all your help. I definitely will let people know how helpful your advice is. You definitely helped with my impatience.
Hi,
So I’m the same person who posted about interviewing for the city job. I followed up after the 2 week mark (since they said I was the first to be interviewed and it would take a couple weeks) and one of the hiring managers didn’t answer so I left a voice mail. That was on Tuesday morning, it is now Thursday and still no call back. Two people interviewed me so I was wondering if it’s okay to maybe e- mail the other hiring manager? Or is that too much?
Thanks in advanced!
Krys,
Two follow-ups in one week is too much. I’d advise you sit tight until you hear back. Most employers will not follow-up with you until they have a decision. Sit tight. They have your contact information.
All the Best,
Chandlee
Hey Chandlee!
Okay, now that the holiday week is over and I still have not received a call back, is it okay to e-mail the other hiring manager that interviewed me? It’s been a little over 3 weeks, and while they themselves said it would take a couple weeks, I wonder if I should still contact them after the initial call I made about a week and a half ago (left a voicemail)? Thanks!
Hi there I am a Commercial pilot who just finished my program and looking for jobs all the time ! Recently I sent my resume to a company and received a very encouraging response :
Hi Ryan,
Thanks for sending over your resume. We are still working on trying
to add a 182 to our fleet for this season. If we can get that
together, we may need to add to our roster, and we’ll be back in
touch.
Cheers,
Adam
That was on the 27th of June and as you can imagine I am very ready to start flying and get my career in aviation going. When do you think would be a good time to make another approach to the company if so would another email be best or an actual phone call?
Hi Ryan,
I’d imagine that adding a plane takes a while to decide — and not the sort of thing that comes up every week. Recommend you let them know of your continued interest, but that you start to explore other options as well.
Good luck and all the best,
Chandlee
Along with my last message they still have the posting online for the job is that a good sign :S
Hello,
I came upon this website and absolutely love it!
I applied for a job a month ago and they contacted me three weeks later. In between I had applied for another job, interviewed, and gotten an offer. I am scheduled to start at this other job on Monday, July 9th. However, the hiring manager on this potential job e-mailed me asking for an interview. I did let her know I had accepted another offer. She thanked me for letting her know but suggested I come in anyway because they are very interested in me. So, I had an initial interview last Friday and had my second interview this past Monday. I think both interviews went very well. After the second interview the hiring manager said she would be in touch with me on Tuesday. I waited all day Tuesday but no call came. She did happen to call one of my references immediately after my interview on Monday. I sent a thank you letter on Tuesday but did not get a response. Should I call the hiring manager today to ask the status as I am scheduled to start the other job on Monday? This job is my first choice and I would take it over the one I already have accepted. Let me know what your thoughts are.
Thanks!
Jyoti,
You are in a tough spot since you’ve already started. I’d recommend you not renege on the offer you accepted, especially as there is no guarantee you will get the job you want.
Given your timeline and the holiday calendar, earlier this week would have likely been a better time to disclose with others that you have an offer for a job starting on July 9.
Call the employer, don’t communicate this via email.
Good luck,
Chandlee
Hi everyone!! So I definitely am having a hard time trying to read when to check my status again, after the initial thank you note and follow up! Here’s my situation. I interviewed with a top talent management agency in Los Angeles June 15th, Friday. HR said that he would speak with the Agent that I would be working under and get back to me as soon as the following Monday/Tuesday or at the latest Friday June 22nd. I sent a Thank you email on Tuesday the 19th, and received no call on Friday. I called inquiring about my application status Monday the 25th. He said that we were still waiting on the Agent and not to worry, that everything will go through. So we left on that note, now I dont know what everything is going to go through means, and I have not received a phone call since Monday June 25th. I understand that it is a holiday week and I do not want to call during this week, but when should I reach out again? Next Wednesday the 11th of July? Thanks so much!!
Best,
Britney
Britney,
While it’s not unusual for an employer to take a while with the offer, I’d also advise you at this juncture to continue actively applying for jobs and other opportunities.
Holidays and summer months are always a tricky time as so many hiring decision makers are out of the office. I can’t say whether you are out of the running — naturally — but do encourage you to check and ensure the job posting is still advertised. Otherwise, they may have filled the job — and not given you the courtesy of follow-up.
Good luck and all the best,
Chandlee
Hi Chandlee,
Thank you so much for the prompt response. The position is still advertised, and I guess I forgot to mention that I was referred to this position from a Sr. HR Director at Time Warner, so I never actually applied for this position, rather, my resume was sent out into the entertainment industry as a referral and the HR Recruiter from this company thought that this job would be a good fit and then set up the interview. When I interviewed with him everything seemed amazing, we had chemistry and that’s when he said he would get in contact with the Sr. Executive Agent and get back with me, so since then the whole ordeal above has happened, and it will be two weeks this Monday since we left our conversation with him telling me everything is going to go through and not to worry… ahhhh… yeah so I’m just confused on what to do at this point. You think I should follow back with him this coming Tuesday? I do have other applications pending, but I really know that this job is perfect for me!! Thank you again so much for your advice, as it truly has helped me go through this interview process with as much ease as possible!!
Cheers,
Britney
Britney,
Thanks for the clarification. If you haven’t actually applied for the job — then you should do that NOW if it is listed on their website. It gets very complicated for HR Managers to hire someone who hasn’t formally applied because they need to show you’ve applied in order to comply with Federal hiring guidelines. This could be a sticking point for you at present.
Good luck and all the best,
Chandlee
I had my interviews for a company a month ago (6/13). I sent my thank you emails to the interviewers and to HR. HR replied saying she heard good things about me from the interviewers and said she would let me know of the result early next week. The week past and I didn’t hear from her so I followed up on monday (6/25). She said they hoped to get things sorted out by the end of the week and on thursday (6/28), she sent me an email saying they are interested in me but are trying to work things out with their finance team and would keep me updated.
Then on monday (7/2), I received an offer from a different company that I am less interested in. I quickly sent an email to the company that I am interested in to ask when I can expect to hear back since I received an offer elsewhere. I didn’t get a reply. (She usually replies instantly.) I ended up turning down the offer after learning more about the position. It just wasn’t the right fit. I wished I had learned more about the position before sending that email, but what’s done is done.
I’m just not sure what to do moving forward. HR had said she will contact all the candidates whether they get the job or not. It has been nearly 2 weeks since she last contacted me. Do I follow up? Keep waiting? Take it as they’re not interested anymore?
Thanks for all the advice!
Hi Tracey,
That’s a tough spot to be in. My recommendation is to wait five additional business days and then write her again to follow up. Let her know that you decided to turn down the other job at that time.
Hiring often takes longer than company’s and applicants anticipate. Distract yourself by applying for other jobs so you have as many options as possible.
Good luck and all the best,
Chandlee
Hi Chandlee,
So it’s been nearly 2 months since I followed up with the HR. She never replied. But she emailed me on Thursday (8/23): Hope all is going well. I just wanted to check in & see if you had settled into a position yet. Please let me know & I hope you are having a great summer.
I replied saying I was still looking. But I haven’t heard anything from her since. I don’t understand why she asked. Does it mean I’m still being considered for the position? Should I email and ask?
Thanks for the advice!
Hi Tracey,
Wow, that’s a difficult situation. If you don’t hear from her by the end of next week, perhaps you should call her — and express your continued interest in job opportunities at her company.
Keep me posted on this; I’d like to hear what happens. Let us know if you have additional questions.
Good luck and all the best,
Chandlee
I have a quick question to this! I had an interview for a company I really want to work for last monday (7/2). I really feel the interview went well, she even showed me where I would be working if I got the job. This really encouraged me because I thought why would they show me that side of the office and my potential desk if I was not in consideration? Anyways she said I impressed her and the other lady that interviewed me and that they would get back to me shortly to let me know either way. I sent a very short but sweet thank you email letting her know I appreciated the time they took to interview me, that I was very interested and that I look forward to hearing from them soon. So then on the following monday 7/9 I called them to check the status of the interview. She seemed very surprised and delighted to hear from me, told me she was sorry it had been a crazy week with it being the holiday and then her co partner was out of the office. Then she told me that they were going to be making a decision that day and that they would get back to me either way. I have heard nothing since and I am developing major post interview ocd!!!!! Should I follow up again?? I really feel like I got this position, and I really hope I did but I don’t want to let myself down either! Any advice?? Thanks!
Laura,
Give it another 7 business days before you follow-up again — and distract yourself by seeking out and applying for other opportunities in the interim.
Even if a hiring manager wants to make a hiring decision by the end of the day, they often can’t make the offer until they receive approval from HR and a senior level officer — and often so many people are out of the office in the summer.
Hang in there and good luck!
All the Best,
Chandlee
Hi, I need a suggestion. I had a telephonic interview last week and i felt the interview went quite well. The HR manager mentioned that they will shortlist the candidates early this week, however I havent’ heard anything from them till thrusday. I have dropped a email to the HR but haven’t received any reply. Do you think I hold a chance? or I should ring up the HR and aske them politely about the decesion?
best regards
Shan
Hi Shan,
I think you have followed up enough for now. I recommend you hang tight and continue your search in the interim. Just because a company creates their short list doesn’t mean that they communicate that short list right away — in most companies, hiring is a process in and of itself.
All the best to you,
Chandlee
Hello
I have been in 3 interviews one on phone and the second by the vice president and the 3ed by the manufacturing manager ( oil and gas company). They all liked me as they mentioned. They said they will call me within a week either good or bad. But it’s been two weeks now and never heared from them. So should I call or send an email or what should I do.
Thank you
Hi Allen,
The hiring process often takes longer than companies expect it to — especially in the summer. I recommend following up early next week with the person who scheduled the most recent interview — let them know of your continued interest in the job and ask for an update.
Good luck,
Chandlee
Hi there, I am getting anxious as any one who is waiting for a call from an employer would be. The employer mentioned that they would get back by Friday (today), but the latest by Monday of the following week. I also sent a thank you/ follow up email the same day I had my interview (which was on Monday). Is it best that I call them today (Friday) or wait until Monday to contact the employer?
Thank you and best regards,
Christine
Christine,
You are unlikely to influence the hiring process no matter when you call. If and when you call, you are doing that most for your own piece of mind.
Good luck and all the best,
Chandlee
I also forgot to mention that the employer is looking for someone they can hire and work immediately.
Hey there,
I have been applying for jobs since the end/begginning of June/July and got an email response July 5. All of the postions I have applied for have been out of my state, Illinois, and in the Memphis, Tennesse area. We had promptly sent emails back and forth up until July 9th. Within the emails was an email interview questionaire which I immediatly filled out and sent back. In response I was asked if I had plans to move to the Memphis area, which I gladly said yes to. Since the 9th I haven’t had a follow up email, nor was I given a timeline for the process. So, I sent a follow up email the 13th of July once again confirming my planning to move to the Memphis area. How long should I wait before following up again, and should I call the individual I was emailing or stick with one means of communication?
Also, could the fact that I would be relocating be a deterant to my possible employer? Should I state in the next follow up, if there is one, that I am willing to move on my own expense?
Thank you for your time,
Michael
Hi Michael,
You could certainly follow-up once more but I recommend doing it in advance of a trip to Memphis — and let them know when you will be there.
That said, there are a lot of great companies with offices in Memphis — including Federal Express, AutoZone and International Paper. I recommend you seek those out and look there, too.
All the Best,
Chandlee
i applied for a clothing store just an entry job, and i called, followed when they asked, and about a month later got a call for an interview. the problem was the store that called was a different location than id been communicating with, and i went to the wrong store. wen i found out later, i called the store, but the manager wouldnt be in until morning. i couldnt wait so i got in contact with the manager over facebook and told her what happened., and asked if the job was still available. her exact words were
“There we could still have positions. I haven’t been to work since the interview. But we’ll let you know.”
i dont even know how to interpret that honestly, if its just a dismissal or theyll actually call me again. this was on the 12th ive been after this job since june 13th
Steffan,
Sorry to hear of the challenges you have been having. I recommend you go visit both stores in person — dressed as if you were one of their sales people (i.e. similar clothes to what they wear, but perhaps a bit nicer for a first impression). Ask for the manager at each site, express your interest in working for the store — and the company in general. And let them know that your application has already been submitted.
While you are at it, apply for a job with some of the other companies as well.
Good luck and all the best,
Chandlee
I had a phone interview with this company probably a month ago. I had my 2nd interview with two parties about 2.5 weeks ago. They said there were 3 people being interviewed, one of which was me. They would probably make their decision in 2 weeks. I sent a follow up thank you email to both parties immediately after the 2nd interview. Question is should I follow up again at this point being it has been a a little over two weeks and if so how should I follow up?
Thank you for your help…love this site
CD
Hi Christie,
I’d follow-up and simply let them know you remain interested in the position and that you’d be happy to supply additional references if they have need of it.
If they’ve moved on, they may let you know. If they are having trouble contacting references due to summer vacation plans, this will help them out.
Good luck and keep us posted,
Chandlee
I stumbled across this site after doing a quick internet search and love it. So glad I found it! Here’s my situation:
I had a phone interview on June 12 with the HR manager for a job I am both qualified for and interested in (you can’t always get both in today’s job market). The job would be a promotion from my current position with a significant pay increase. The only catch is the position would require me to relocate to Chicago (I currently live on the West Coast). The phone interview went extremely well (the HR manager even said he was very impressed with my resume and had shown it to the hiring manager who insisted I be contacted for an interview).
The HR manager asked me when I could fly to Chicago for an in-person interview with the hiring manager. I told him I was flexible and asked him when he would want me to come. He suggested June 25 and when I looked at the calendar and saw it was only 2 weeks away, I said I would try to make something work. He then said he would be out of the office for the rest of the week and that we should touch base on June 15 to come up with some other dates for me to fly out in case June 25 wasn’t the best. For the next couple of days, I checked airfare and the cheapest rate I found to travel within a 2-week timeframe was nearly $700 (if I pushed it out to 4 weeks, the rates dropped to around $300). When we talked, the HR manager never explicitly said they would reimburse me for traveling to Chicago so I was unsure of their protocol. I didn’t want to spend that kind of money for a one or two-day trip and I didn’t want to book a ticket assuming the company would pay for it.
When I didn’t hear from him by the end of the day on June 15, I e-mailed him to follow-up, saying I was excited about the opportunity and looked forward to meeting him and the hiring manager in person, etc. etc. I also mentioned that should I need to cover the cost of airfare, I would like to adjust my travel dates in order to find the best priced airfare, but that, ultimately, I was flexible and would fly out on the dates he found acceptable. I didn’t hear from him. So on June 21, I sent another follow-up e-mail (because he originally said he wanted me to fly out June 25, so I figured he would want to finalize something). I still haven’t heard from him and I haven’t followed up since June 21. I checked the company’s website and the job is still available. Did I ruin my chances by subtly asking if I would have to pay for my own airfare? Am I out of the running because I’m out of state (obviously, if two candidates both have the qualifications they’re looking for, all things being equal, they would hire the person who lives locally, right)? It’s been 5 weeks since my first and only phone interview. Should I follow-up again? If I’m out of the running, I’d rather know now so I can move on. Sorry for the long post. Any input you can offer is appreciated. Thanks!
Ramona,
Tough situation. I cannot guess what happened from their perspective. I recommend you call him directly, express your continued interest in interviewing — and in traveling to do so if they remain interested.
That said, pay attention to the signs here — if you are hired by this organization, you may also experience a lack of assistance in re-locating — and may need to push hard to negotiate arrangements. Think about whether you are willing to do so, it may be easier to simply look for additional work opportunities where you are.
Good luck,
Chandlee
I applied for my “dream job” with an airline that is based in the southeast. About 2 months after applying, I received notification that bases on my resume, they would like to have me come out for a face-to-face interview. So, I took a personal day and flew across the country (I live out west) and my interview went fairly well. It lasted nearly 1.5 hours and I was then allowed to observe operations and mingle with some of the employees and observe them on-the-job. I sent brief thank you emails to the 2 Managers, 1 Supervisor, and 1 Senior employee that interviewed me. I really felt a connection with those that interviewed me and that I met with. The main Manager even emailed me back (nice to meet you too, best of luck etc etc…). I was told they had a goal to have a decision made around the 4th of July.
I waited 2 weeks and then followed up. I was then contacted by the HR/Recruiter (this company actually owns their own recruiting agency that hires specifically for them) and was asked for my professional references. I emailed them the document that contained contact info for my references and how I was affiliated with each. It has now been 2 1/2 weeks since this information was requested and nothing has happened. My references have not been contacted, I have not received an offer, nor have I been notified that another candidate was hired. I did attempt to call the supervisor last week and I left a message (no call back). This morning I emailed a nice follow-up just asking for an update, asking if I’m still in the running or if another candidate was chosen. I said I’m starting to sense that the position has already been filled. They have not emailed me back today.
Do you have any suggestions, or any input specific to this situation? (Anyone!?) Not quite sure what to think anymore or how to proceed. Thank you!!
Hi Mr. John,
Hiring delays happen all the time. I once waited three weeks after the specified date — and then got the offer. As you’ve followed up already, I recommend you keep searching and applying for other opportunities — it never hurts to have as many potential options as possible. Keep up your search and let us know what happens.
All the Best,
Chandlee
Mr. John,
It takes a lot of time to hire people — sign-offs, background check and approvals can take a while — and in the summer many people are out of town, work slows down, and things can feel less urgent inside of a company.
That said, it isn’t great that you’ve been waiting for two weeks. The good news is that practically no one asks for references if they are not interested — so it’s a good sign overall.
If you haven’t heard back by the end of the week, check the website and see if the position is still posted. If not, that is often a sign that the job has been filled.
I hope you get good news and encourage you to continue to apply for other opportunities.
Good luck,
Chandlee
Thank you for the reply Chandlee! I found this blog a while back and have really gained some valuable insight. You do a great job!
They called and asked for my references 2 weeks after my interview. As I mentioned, they still have not been checked. Also, the job was listed back in late March, and was listed for about a week. Since then, it has not been re-listed. Openings in this particular department are quite rare. It’s a technical position in Flight Operations. I’m just puzzled that they wouldn’t take 2 seconds and reply to an email-Even if that email is simply, “We went with another candidate, good luck!”. I have tried to put this opportunity out of my mind, but I am unable to convince myself that I am out of the running. Maybe there’s some substance to that, or maybe it’s just because it’s my dream job, haha.
Mr. John,
I recommend calling and asking for a follow-up. You need clarity of mind — to know where you stand and where hiring stands with the job itself. Often the hiring process has nothing to do with the candidates involved — and much more to do with uncertainty and bureaucratic processes that must be followed inside an organization.
Good luck,
Chandlee
Well, I have emailed with no response. I have called the hiring manager that interviewed me 2x (10 days apart and left VM) and did the same thing with the HR/Recruiter. No response. I guess that’s my sign to move on. Can’t believe after all that I went through they won’t call me back and just update me. Part of me is still optimistic that maybe there was just a hold up, but I will not call or email again. Funny thing is, I’m not only an applicant to this large southeast based airline, I’m also a customer! LOL.
Final Timeline: Applied March 30
Flew across country for face to face: June 19
Asked for professional references: July 5
Nothing since……
Mr. John,
So sorry to hear that. Unfortunately, your experience is not uncommon. That said, background checks and internal hiring processes have been known to go on for quite sometime.
Recommend you continue applying with other airlines or companies you admire. Also, you should know that there are employers who recognize how not fun this process is. Many companies submit information about how they treat candidates across the hiring process for a program called the “Candidate Experience” awards. These companies recognize that you can’t treat customers badly!
Good luck and keep us posted.
Best,
Chandlee
Hi There,
I had an personal interview with the Chemical company for a SAP Consultant post, It was almost 1 month back…The interview went for 2 hours, The interviewer told me after the finishing that he will contact me in 2 weeks… but till now there is no reply from him….I am afraid to write follow up email, could you please help me out to write and Email… how to follow up the Interviewer convincingly …
Thanks in advance
Greetings
Goutham
Goutham,
Most frequently a follow-up to an employer is not the tipping point when they decide to hire you, but it never hurts — and can provide presence of mind and clarity for you — to follow up and inquire as to where an employer is in the process.
I recommend you call the hiring manager instead of email him; it’s easier to get a live update. Even if it feels scary, clarity on where you stand may feel better.
All the Best,
Chandlee
Hi guys,
My question is pretty simple. I applied for a big promotion with the company I currently work for back in February. I interviewed and it went perfectly. It seems the team I’m working for (and would continue to work with) has vetted me with some duties outside of my regular job, and befitting of the position I am applying for. The team leader told me I “Nailed” the task I was given, so obviously I’ve shown I am capable of doing the job.
I asked my manager when they expect a decision to be made. His reply was they’d likely have a decision early last week — July 16/17. It’s been over a week and I haven’t heard anything. The job has not been filled, I’ve been checking my candidate status on it, and it says I’m still a candidate.
Question: Should I ask my manager again since it’s been a week since he said they’d have a decision, or is it too soon? My concern is they will think I”m focusing on the job I’m after rather than the one I’m currently doing. They shouldn’t, I’ve gotten my work done, but it’s still something I’m worried about.
Advice?
Thanks.
Hi Dee,
I’d give it another week and then follow up again. The hiring process typically does take longer in the summer.
Good luck and all the best,
Chandlee
Thank you! I’ll wait until Monday, then.
Hey Chandle
I gave interview in a big company for a temporary job some three weeks ago. To be honest I am very much desperate to take on that job. My interview went very well. I had two interviews , first with HR and second with department manager. At the end of the interview the HR manager told me that they will keep me updated about the result. After two weeks I called HR to know about their decision. She told me they are still in the process of decision making and will let me know. Now its again one week but have not got any answer. So what do you think when should I contact them again ?
Thanks
Ueimba,
Give it another week and then follow up again. In the meantime, keep applying for other opportunities. It’s good to have as many choices as you can. Good luck!
Best,
Chandlee