How long do you wait to hear after an interview?

leed

I had an interview 10 days ago on a Monday, I was told I should hear whether I had got the job 'early next week' ie the beginning of this week. I do know the HR / recruitment section of the company isn't very good.

Do you think it is permissable to contact the company to ask how I got on and if so how long would you leave it?

Thanks - from someone who is not very patient at all!!!!

Mimi_Arc_en_ciel

I would contact them early next week and see how things are.It could be they aqre still interviewing?

Savvy_Sue

I'd try phoning today (Thursday) and say that in view of the long weekend coming up, you were just wondering if there was any news?

GothicStirling

If I hadn't heard on Monday, then I would have just let it go. Move on.

lyndsey80

I just assume if I've not heard then I've been unsuccessful. More and more companies are just not bothering to contact people if they've not got the job, which I find rude and disrespectful!!

I had an interview with a big,successful retail company a few weeks ago (admin in their head office), they said they would let people know by the end of the week, and nothing! You think a massive company like that would have the courtesy to let people know if they weren't successful!

I_like_saving_money

I give a week and then get impatient and start contacting. If you really want the job and are keen, you should be contacting them after a week (or 2 - 3 working days). Sometimes it's a test of how keen you are and others maybe be because you are second choice and they are waiting for the preferred candiate to make their mind up.

I get frustrated when they don't bother to contact you after the interview. I had one with XL Airlines and never got an answer and then realised they had gone under. While I was annoyed at not getting the job, I was glad I hadn't relocated and been stuck with a job for a short time to then be unemployed again.

chuckley

whatever they tell u is a lie anyway, so just keep it moving. if they want u, they'll phone.

sariebeth

I would probably let it go, if they want to hire you they will call.

I have to say that I have interviewed staff in the past but not called back people I dont want to employ. Yes I know thats pretty mean, but I just loose track sometimes and dont get around.

I did have a horrible experience once, I interviewed a guy who was just awful. The day after I interviewed him I fell ill and was off work for about a week altogether. When I got back I discovered he had phone 10 times, and then he sent me messages on my facebook (he actually tracked me down!) Very scary. I had to phone him to say a) he didnt have the job and b) if he contacted me outside of work again I would consider taking it further!

DCFC79

GothicStirling wrote: »

If I hadn't heard on Monday, then I would have just let it go. Move on.

monday is a BH so not sure if you would even get a reply then, maybe extend it to tuesday