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Time Line For Employment Opportunities
Posted on 6/4/14 at 11:48 am
Posted on 6/4/14 at 11:48 am
I wanted to see what everyone's experience has been with their past job searches. I've been with the same employer for 20 years so everything is new to me now.
I applied for a job and was finally contacted a month later and was told the hiring manager wanted me to take the assessment test. Took the test and waited 6 weeks until I finally decided to call HR and and was told I passed the test, and everything was sent on to the hiring manager (A COO of the company, so I suppose a pretty busy guy.)
So it took a month after applying to be asked back for testing. 6 weeks and counting with no word yet. Everyone I talk to tells me this is completely normal and could take months. This isn't that large of a company. Probably 200+ employees.
I'm just curious what the time line for other people looked like.
I applied for a job and was finally contacted a month later and was told the hiring manager wanted me to take the assessment test. Took the test and waited 6 weeks until I finally decided to call HR and and was told I passed the test, and everything was sent on to the hiring manager (A COO of the company, so I suppose a pretty busy guy.)
So it took a month after applying to be asked back for testing. 6 weeks and counting with no word yet. Everyone I talk to tells me this is completely normal and could take months. This isn't that large of a company. Probably 200+ employees.
I'm just curious what the time line for other people looked like.
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Posted on 6/4/14 at 12:41 pm to Python
It varies. The bigger the company, normally the longer it takes. Most recent job, 2000 employees, it took me 2 months. Previous job 7000 employees, 4 months
Posted on 6/4/14 at 12:42 pm to Python
Normal in my experience. During my job search after graduating, I got two offers 4 months after the initial applications. Apparently the process just takes a while.
Posted on 6/4/14 at 12:59 pm to Python
One thing to consider is if you are stepping into the role and starting from scratch, or will you be able to immediately bring help to the company?
If no training or minimal training is required to get you acclimated, they might wait to bring you on board until they forecast 6 months to 1 year of work for the position you are applying for. Otherwise they may have to bring you on earlier to get you trained.
Add to that, are you out of a job right now, or are you looking for a change of scenery and this hire is not something that you need to immediately happen?
If you are not out of a job or entertaining other offers, it does not require them to force the hiring process to move faster. So ultimately, due to you taking a passive approach, the hiring company is doing the same as well.
If no training or minimal training is required to get you acclimated, they might wait to bring you on board until they forecast 6 months to 1 year of work for the position you are applying for. Otherwise they may have to bring you on earlier to get you trained.
Add to that, are you out of a job right now, or are you looking for a change of scenery and this hire is not something that you need to immediately happen?
If you are not out of a job or entertaining other offers, it does not require them to force the hiring process to move faster. So ultimately, due to you taking a passive approach, the hiring company is doing the same as well.
Posted on 6/4/14 at 1:10 pm to Python
it depends on the industry, the size of company, the locale, the economy.
But the general rule of thumb for job hunting is for every $10k of salary you want, budget a month of job searching. Its not absolute but is conventional wisdom.
But the general rule of thumb for job hunting is for every $10k of salary you want, budget a month of job searching. Its not absolute but is conventional wisdom.
Posted on 6/4/14 at 1:14 pm to Python
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So it took a month after applying to be asked back for testing. 6 weeks and counting with no word yet. Everyone I talk to tells me this is completely normal and could take months.
Fugg that. Jesus
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