Interviewing Questions

Accountable · 10-12-2005, 05:54 AM

How long should one wait after a first interview to check in?

Wolverine · 10-12-2005, 05:55 AM

i don't know.
i would say no longer than a week.

Bez · 10-12-2005, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolverine

i don't know.
i would say no longer than a week.

I agree....it is a 'souless' company that lets an interviewee wait in agony for the results of their interview.

Are you waiting then ACC ? How long for ?

robinseggs · 10-12-2005, 07:20 AM

I agree too. But no less than a week either. At the close of the interview one should ask if they may contact the other the following week or at least decide on an estimated time to speak again. For the potential employee it could show they have initiative and are eager to hear a decision. If nothing was decided at close of interview of when they will talk again, then definately wait one week from day of interview.

10-12-2005, 08:07 AM

Did you do your followup letter ?

SOJOURNER · 10-12-2005, 08:34 AM

Absolutely you must follow up with a thank you for the interview letter.

Emphasize why you would like the job and what you can add to their company.

Anything that will be a "mind sticker" to them. Then follow up with a phone call inquirying if they have made their selection/when they anticipate having a decison.

Accountable · 10-12-2005, 09:13 AM

Bombed the thank you letter. Forgot all about it. The job I really want, I interviewed Friday. We clicked, but the manager, who studies the cutting-edge management literature, wanted to let it marinate over the weekend. He said he would be in touch early this week. It's Wednesday. I want to send an email.

Opinions, please.

BabyRider · 10-12-2005, 09:19 AM

He said "Early this week"?? Definitely call. Email could get looked over, not checked, etc. Call. Now. Shows initiative, determination, a true desire for the job and keeps YOU forefront in the mind of the interviewer. Call!!

SOJOURNER · 10-12-2005, 09:22 AM

YES! CALL!!

Inquire if he's made a decision yet.

Nothing ventured. Nothing gained.

Accountable · 10-12-2005, 09:34 AM

Great! Because that's another management technique from some of the older books: set someone else up that you can blame if it gets screwed up.

I called. Had to leave a voice mail. This is a dream job for me. I definitely don't want to screw this one up.

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Wolverine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Comicbook Rehab Posts: 4,927	Re: Interviewing Questions i don't know. i would say no longer than a week. __________________ Get your mind out of the gutter - it's blocking my view Mind like a steel trap - Rusty and Illegal in 37 states.
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10-12-2005, 07:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
robinseggs Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 887	Re: Interviewing Questions I agree too. But no less than a week either. At the close of the interview one should ask if they may contact the other the following week or at least decide on an estimated time to speak again. For the potential employee it could show they have initiative and are eager to hear a decision. If nothing was decided at close of interview of when they will talk again, then definately wait one week from day of interview. __________________ Nature laughs Last
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10-12-2005, 08:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
flopstock Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Interviewing Questions Did you do your followup letter ?

10-12-2005, 08:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
SOJOURNER aka: Elegant Jade Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Right here................. Posts: 5,494	Re: Interviewing Questions Absolutely you must follow up with a thank you for the interview letter. Emphasize why you would like the job and what you can add to their company. Anything that will be a "mind sticker" to them. Then follow up with a phone call inquirying if they have made their selection/when they anticipate having a decison.
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10-12-2005, 09:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
Accountable Isn't Everybody? Supporting Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 20,467	Re: Interviewing Questions Bombed the thank you letter. Forgot all about it. The job I really want, I interviewed Friday. We clicked, but the manager, who studies the cutting-edge management literature, wanted to let it marinate over the weekend. He said he would be in touch early this week. It's Wednesday. I want to send an email. Opinions, please. __________________ . I choose freedom, warts and all. Want to support the troops? Click here
Local Time: 02:58 PM Local Date: 11-22-2008

10-12-2005, 09:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
BabyRider Missin and LOVIN Bullet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: My own private Hell Posts: 10,069	Re: Interviewing Questions He said "Early this week"?? Definitely call. Email could get looked over, not checked, etc. Call. Now. Shows initiative, determination, a true desire for the job and keeps YOU forefront in the mind of the interviewer. Call!! __________________ I hope you cherish this sweet way of life, and I hope you know that it comes with a price. ~Darrel Worley~ Bullet's trial was a farce. Can I get an AMEN????? We won't be punished for our sins, but BY them.
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10-12-2005, 09:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
SOJOURNER aka: Elegant Jade Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Right here................. Posts: 5,494	Re: Interviewing Questions YES! CALL!! Inquire if he's made a decision yet. Nothing ventured. Nothing gained.
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10-12-2005, 09:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
Accountable Isn't Everybody? Supporting Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 20,467	Re: Interviewing Questions Great! Because that's another management technique from some of the older books: set someone else up that you can blame if it gets screwed up. I called. Had to leave a voice mail. This is a dream job for me. I definitely don't want to screw this one up. __________________ . I choose freedom, warts and all. Want to support the troops? Click here
Local Time: 02:58 PM Local Date: 11-22-2008

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