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Posted on 3/16/17 at 12:27 pm to BeerMoney
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The hand written letter I find strange personally. Might just be because I'm in technology.
More like strange because it will likely sit in an inbox until long after the hiring has taken place.
A handwritten note isn't going to get your hired over a more qualified candidate. It's a tip from the past that isn't practical in today's world.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 12:29 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
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You ALWAYS follow up.
Also, no word for an entire week isn't a great sign.
This is the right answer. Employers want to see enthusiasm from a job candidate. An enthusiastic potential employee will follow up after the interview.
Could be why you haven't heard.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 12:32 pm to j bro12
At this point, call them and say you're about to take another offer and they need to make a decision if they want to be included on your list of choices.
This post was edited on 3/16/17 at 12:33 pm
Posted on 3/16/17 at 12:33 pm to j bro12
similar situation, interviewed two weeks ago and went great. interview actually was almost two hours and breezed by since the conversation was a good back and forth.
sent an email the next day to follow up, say thanks, and reiterate what I needed to do to obtain the position. week later, called and followed up again, then got an email from HR saying they were doing their background checking and finishing up the process. hopefully its good news within another week.
come to learn the follow up is very important, it shows that you are putting their company at the forefront of your thinking and that you want to do what it takes to obtain the position.
sent an email the next day to follow up, say thanks, and reiterate what I needed to do to obtain the position. week later, called and followed up again, then got an email from HR saying they were doing their background checking and finishing up the process. hopefully its good news within another week.
come to learn the follow up is very important, it shows that you are putting their company at the forefront of your thinking and that you want to do what it takes to obtain the position.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 12:35 pm to j bro12
Thank you notes right after is the right way to go.
Following up after you've sent the note doesn't do anything. It's not like they decided to give you the job and then just forgot to call and tell you.
Following up after you've sent the note doesn't do anything. It's not like they decided to give you the job and then just forgot to call and tell you.
This post was edited on 3/16/17 at 12:36 pm
Posted on 3/16/17 at 12:38 pm to j bro12
Follow up with an email saying thank you for their time, and that you would be happy to provide any additional information. Do it tomorrow and tell them to have a great weekend.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 12:40 pm to j bro12
I don't have a lot to add to this, but I generally wait a week past their expected decision date to follow up. I interviewed for a job a few weeks ago, and they said it would take a week. A week had gone by and I hadn't heard, started worrying about it. Forced myself to wait another week. Day before I'm gonna email them to follow up on it, I get a call with the job offer. Sometimes it just takes more time to make a decision than they estimate
Edit: but make sure you send a thank you email or note immediately following the interview of course
Edit: but make sure you send a thank you email or note immediately following the interview of course
This post was edited on 3/16/17 at 12:42 pm
Posted on 3/16/17 at 12:43 pm to BayouBlitz
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Follow up with an email saying thank you for their time, and that you would be happy to provide any additional information. Do it tomorrow and tell them to have a great weekend.
In all seriousness, I interview people a good bit. I see right through this tactic. I hire based on 2 things, if I think they will fit the culture and if I think they can handle the work.
Trying to persuade me with little tricks like this isn't causing me to do anything but roll my eyes.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 12:47 pm to j bro12
I always send an email the next day thanking them for taking the time to interview me and saying that I'm looking forward to working with them
If I didn't care about the job, I wouldn't send an email. It's not a tactic to get a job
quote:Wouldn't stop me from doing it because I am both 1) appreciative they interviewed me, and 2) looking forward to working with them. Plus, it gives them a chance to see how well spoken I can be if needed . After speaking with me, people are very surprised how well I can compose documents.
I see right through this tactic
If I didn't care about the job, I wouldn't send an email. It's not a tactic to get a job
This post was edited on 3/16/17 at 12:53 pm
Posted on 3/16/17 at 12:49 pm to Alan Garner
Sorry bud, but that's the go to HR line when they're probably not going to hire you, but don't want to reject you just yet. I got led on worse than that multiple times and got rejected. Hopefully I'm wrong, but just don't be shocked when it takes longer than that and you get a no.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 12:49 pm to SidewalkDawg
I also interview and hire often. Like you i hire on fit and ability. However if someone shows they're willing to research and apply tactics to acquire a job then I regard that as problem solving and see it as a plus.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 12:55 pm to SidewalkDawg
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In all seriousness, I interview people a good bit.
I have interviewed my fair share as well. I appreciate a "Thank you."
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Trying to persuade me with little tricks like this isn't causing me to do anything but roll my eyes.
What trick? In all seriousness, you sound like a prick.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 12:59 pm to BayouBlitz
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In all seriousness, you sound like a prick.
You're probably right. I'm perfectly fine with a "Thank You for the opportunity" and what not after the interview. However, if you are waiting a week, then emailing me a thanking me for the opportunity and offering your assistance if I have questions, I take that as you just trying to get on my radar. If your job interview didn't put you on my radar, then this email isn't.
Sorry if that makes me a prick.
I'm probably just jaded by all the little tactics people try to employ to stand out beyond what their actual job experience provides.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 1:00 pm to SidewalkDawg
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In all seriousness, I interview people a good bit. I see right through this tactic. I hire based on 2 things, if I think they will fit the culture and if I think they can handle the work. Trying to persuade me with little tricks like this isn't causing me to do anything but roll my eyes.
Women in HR tend to like getting these things though. It'll get you some extra points if your interview included a woman representative from HR or recruiting or something similar. Idk what OP interviewed for though
Posted on 3/16/17 at 1:04 pm to Upperdecker
Women in HR liked being talked to on the phone. It gives them a way to either be bitchy (which they desire), or it gives them a way to feel good that a man is talking to them (which they also desire)
To the contrary, everyone else in the world hates speaking with HR ladies
To the contrary, everyone else in the world hates speaking with HR ladies
Posted on 3/16/17 at 1:04 pm to TheWalrus
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Sorry bud, but that's the go to HR line when they're probably not going to hire you, but don't want to reject you just yet. I got led on worse than that multiple times and got rejected. Hopefully I'm wrong, but just don't be shocked when it takes longer than that and you get a no.
oh i know believe me. i spoke to the guy who would be my boss who conducted the interview and he reiterated to me that a decision hasn't been made, he has to let HR do their fact checking with regards to the resume (school, etc.)
some solace i take is i've had close family members with this company go through the same time frame in regards to interviewing and HR checking.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 1:07 pm to Hammertime
Oh yeah I forgot to mention that if he interviewed with a woman he's not getting hired. Women only hire other women or a man they want to have an affair with.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 1:09 pm to j bro12
If Popeye's is telling you a few weeks, you never had a chance. Sorry, baw.
Posted on 3/16/17 at 1:24 pm to TheFonz
My personal experience is that Popeyes/BK just spent a bunch of money. Maybe they are looking for new waitstaff
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