Job interview 1 week ago heard nothing? bad sign?

yvonne13_2

OP Try not to think about it, these days you don't even get a rejection letter from most places. Carry on looking and you will find something.

dickydonkin

duchy wrote: »

Sorry but there is a world of difference between not letting someone know when they've sent in an application (rather rude not to but with lots of applicants for jobs-almost-understandable) BUT if you've invited someone to give up their time to visit you for an interview then not letting them know one way or the other is arrogent-discourteous and speaks volumes about the company and their attitude to people.

Absolutely - and moreso when you have been selected for a second interview and it is between two candidates.

I found out that I was not successful when I saw the job readvertised on the company's website - after being told I would be informed of the outcome of the second interview that evening.

Par for the course nowadays I'm afraid.

All you job-seekers here is a hint... at the interview when they ask any
questions, one of them should be, when will I know and who would I call for feedback on my interview.

But wouldn't that last comment portray a negative outlook?

If you were successful - you would not be bothered about feedback.

kirstym01

Don't give up hope OP, I went for an interview on the 10th Feb, I had a letter the following week to say I had been shortlisted and had an email yesterday offering me the job, I am absolutely elated, its my first paid job since having my children 7 years ago I have done voluntary work for a few years and also returned to our local college to study part time to help me further my education.... which has paid off! I knew the interview had gone really well but in the letter they sent stating I had been shortlisted it also said it was taking a while choosing the right candidate as they had interviewed several all of who had been excellent, feeling rather proud of myself right now!!

Hope you hear something soon one way or another.......

Bella_b

Usually companies don't tell you when they'll get back to you (if they do at all) so I always make a point to ask at the end of the interview. If I haven't heard back at the end of the time I wait an extra day or so and then ring them if I have a contact number for them. I like to hear feedbavk even if it is negative. Most employers usually say 1 -2 weeks.. and in my experience if two weeks has gone by and you haven't heard anything then you haven't got the job. I sometimes get a rejection letter months after saying I didn't get it when I've completely forgotten I applied. Employers rarely get back to people these days, it's rude but that is the way it is it seems.

steve1980

I got a call back 4 months after I interviewed telling me I had been successful.

gibson123

dickydonkin wrote: »

Absolutely - and moreso when you have been selected for a second interview and it is between two candidates.

I found out that I was not successful when I saw the job readvertised on the company's website - after being told I would be informed of the outcome of the second interview that evening.

Par for the course nowadays I'm afraid.



But wouldn't that last comment portray a negative outlook?

If you were successful - you would not be bothered about feedback.

No it shows you realise that there is competition and that if you fall short of the required standard at this particular moment that you would look for ways to improve. I would actually favour this person - why would I not want to employ someone who is looking to always do better and is not afraid to tackle hard issues and difficult feedback if this means improving their performance.

esmerellda

kirstym01 wrote: »

Don't give up hope OP, I went for an interview on the 10th Feb, I had a letter the following week to say I had been shortlisted and had an email yesterday offering me the job, I am absolutely elated, its my first paid job since having my children 7 years ago I have done voluntary work for a few years and also returned to our local college to study part time to help me further my education.... which has paid off! I knew the interview had gone really well but in the letter they sent stating I had been shortlisted it also said it was taking a while choosing the right candidate as they had interviewed several all of who had been excellent, feeling rather proud of myself right now!!

Hope you hear something soon one way or another.......

:beer: That's great news, well done I've been out of formal paid work for 12 years bringing up the kids and have an interview tomorrow. Bricking it, but you've given me a bit more hope

dickydonkin

gibson123 wrote: »

No it shows you realise that there is competition and that if you fall short of the required standard at this particular moment that you would look for ways to improve. I would actually favour this person - why would I not want to employ someone who is looking to always do better and is not afraid to tackle hard issues and difficult feedback if this means improving their performance.

I agree to all of you points but you have missed mine - you would ask for feedback AFTER you have been told you were unsuccessful - not ask for details on how to get it before you know if you are successsful or not.

The time to ask for feedback is when you have been given the bad news.

Some employers may perceive a lack of confidence in the candidate if s/he is asking who to contact if unsuccessful - I certainly would.

I got a call back 4 months after I interviewed telling me I had been
successful.

I was told I was unsuccessful at an interview - ony to be told some weeks after that I got the job.

Unfortunately I left after 5 days after I realised why the first 'successful' candidate left!

kirstym01

esmerellda wrote: »

:beer: That's great news, well done I've been out of formal paid work for 12 years bringing up the kids and have an interview tomorrow. Bricking it, but you've given me a bit more hope

Goodluck let us know how it goes. I'm starting my job on Monday, its in an accounts department and I went to college to study AAT, its been hard work studying while the children have been young but I am so glad I persevered. Will keep my fingers crossed for you tomorrow

Zelazny

Personally, I've always called up to ask how it went. In the interview, I ask when I'm likely to hear anything. When that time is nearly there, I call up and ask if they have any news - I think it shows that you're keen on the job and want to get it.

I was offered two of the last three jobs that I interviewed for, so it can't do too much harm.