Comments on: Ask Brian- How Long Should I Wait Before Following Up After An Interview? http://www.thejobbored.com/ask-brian-how-long-should-i-wait-before-following-up-after-an-interview_179/ Getting Things Done, Getting Ahead, Getting Through The Day Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:32:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Joseph Davolos http://www.thejobbored.com/ask-brian-how-long-should-i-wait-before-following-up-after-an-interview_179/#comment-8419 Joseph Davolos Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:24:00 +0000 http://www.thejobbored.com/ask-brian-how-long-should-i-wait-before-following-up-after-an-interview_179/#comment-8419 My interview was fantastic. It lasted over 2 hours and I left confident but still anxious. What was ringing in my ear was the line "You'll be hearing from us for sure." I thought this was a strong statement but still a blanket statement. I received the call back the next day and the second interview was less than a week later. Basically, kill the first interview and things will move quicker for sure. My interview was fantastic. It lasted over 2 hours and I left confident but still anxious. What was ringing in my ear was the line “You’ll be hearing from us for sure.” I thought this was a strong statement but still a blanket statement. I received the call back the next day and the second interview was less than a week later. Basically, kill the first interview and things will move quicker for sure.

]]> By: Angela Pierce http://www.thejobbored.com/ask-brian-how-long-should-i-wait-before-following-up-after-an-interview_179/#comment-8407 Angela Pierce Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:51:00 +0000 http://www.thejobbored.com/ask-brian-how-long-should-i-wait-before-following-up-after-an-interview_179/#comment-8407 I just interviewed last Tuesday for a really amazing job I want. They said specifically that they would call me back today to let me know if they have more interviews or picked me. I have yet to hear anything should I call them before the end o business today or wait until tomorrow?  I just interviewed last Tuesday for a really amazing job I want. They said specifically that they would call me back today to let me know if they have more interviews or picked me. I have yet to hear anything should I call them before the end o business today or wait until tomorrow? 

]]> By: Employment Contract http://www.thejobbored.com/ask-brian-how-long-should-i-wait-before-following-up-after-an-interview_179/#comment-8396 Employment Contract Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:34:00 +0000 http://www.thejobbored.com/ask-brian-how-long-should-i-wait-before-following-up-after-an-interview_179/#comment-8396 I have always been of the view it is essential to eb in the know as to what is going on if you have applied for a job. I think it should be a responsibility of the interviewer to point out when a reply will be given. I have always been of the view it is essential to eb in the know as to what is going on if you have applied for a job. I think it should be a responsibility of the interviewer to point out when a reply will be given.

]]> By: herozero http://www.thejobbored.com/ask-brian-how-long-should-i-wait-before-following-up-after-an-interview_179/#comment-8394 herozero Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:17:00 +0000 http://www.thejobbored.com/ask-brian-how-long-should-i-wait-before-following-up-after-an-interview_179/#comment-8394 well, i gave two interviews the same day and got a tour of the mechanic shop.  and after the interview i was never told when they will contact me. its been 4 days now and im gona wait for a week and then follow up and see whats my statues. im pretty sure i did good on the interview. got most of the questions he asked me right.  any suggestions? well, i gave two interviews the same day and got a tour of the mechanic shop.  and after the interview i was never told when they will contact me. its been 4 days now and im gona wait for a week and then follow up and see whats my statues. im pretty sure i did good on the interview. got most of the questions he asked me right.  any suggestions?

]]> By: bostonpizza http://www.thejobbored.com/ask-brian-how-long-should-i-wait-before-following-up-after-an-interview_179/#comment-8381 bostonpizza Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:24:00 +0000 http://www.thejobbored.com/ask-brian-how-long-should-i-wait-before-following-up-after-an-interview_179/#comment-8381 it is now 1 month since i had a second interview at an oil refinery and i have not heard anything. I sent mail and called but got no response (i would say that is a good sign because if i was no longer considered then they should have replied and said " dear candidate,  pls dont contact us again cos we have no job for you"). on the other hand, i am tired of this waiting game, can someone pls tell me in what time frame large multinationals like exxonmobil usually do establish contact with someone they will hire. it is now 1 month since i had a second interview at an oil refinery and i have not heard anything. I sent mail and called but got no response (i would say that is a good sign because if i was no longer considered then they should have replied and said ” dear candidate,  pls dont contact us again cos we have no job for you”). on the other hand, i am tired of this waiting game, can someone pls tell me in what time frame large multinationals like exxonmobil usually do establish contact with someone they will hire.

]]> By: Joy http://www.thejobbored.com/ask-brian-how-long-should-i-wait-before-following-up-after-an-interview_179/#comment-8379 Joy Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:31:00 +0000 http://www.thejobbored.com/ask-brian-how-long-should-i-wait-before-following-up-after-an-interview_179/#comment-8379 I interviewed for a medical secretary position on 11/9 with the office manager...waited 1 1/2 weeks for the second call to come in for a typing/transcription test which I aced. then I waited another week and the office manager called to set up an interview with me and the doctor. That went very well. I waited another week and they called to have me come in to copy my drivers license to do a standard background check. THEN yesterday, the office called and told me that Dr. Lee (whom I interviewed with) wanted to "meet with me for about an hour". I am going to that later on today. BUT I CANT IMAGINE WHAT FOR??? I have never been thru such a thorough job interview process ever!!! Any thoughts on this??? This will be my FIFTH time back there!! :) thanks. I interviewed for a medical secretary position on 11/9 with the office manager…waited 1 1/2 weeks for the second call to come in for a typing/transcription test which I aced. then I waited another week and the office manager called to set up an interview with me and the doctor. That went very well. I waited another week and they called to have me come in to copy my drivers license to do a standard background check. THEN yesterday, the office called and told me that Dr. Lee (whom I interviewed with) wanted to “meet with me for about an hour”. I am going to that later on today. BUT I CANT IMAGINE WHAT FOR??? I have never been thru such a thorough job interview process ever!!! Any thoughts on this??? This will be my FIFTH time back there!! :) thanks.

]]> By: Gg0206 http://www.thejobbored.com/ask-brian-how-long-should-i-wait-before-following-up-after-an-interview_179/#comment-8378 Gg0206 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 01:48:00 +0000 http://www.thejobbored.com/ask-brian-how-long-should-i-wait-before-following-up-after-an-interview_179/#comment-8378 I had an interview last Friday. They told me that I should be receiving a call from my recruiter in a bout 1 week to 2 weeks. This coming Friday will make a week... Should I follow up now?  I had an interview last Friday. They told me that I should be receiving a call from my recruiter in a bout 1 week to 2 weeks. This coming Friday will make a week… Should I follow up now? 

]]> By: hitman http://www.thejobbored.com/ask-brian-how-long-should-i-wait-before-following-up-after-an-interview_179/#comment-8374 hitman Sun, 04 Dec 2011 14:08:00 +0000 http://www.thejobbored.com/ask-brian-how-long-should-i-wait-before-following-up-after-an-interview_179/#comment-8374 I live in a country which requires a work(residence) visa to stay in the country. I have entered on a visit visa, had an interview for a  job, they gave me a test to see my capabilities and then even gave me an offer on the compensation package.  They seemed quite happy and ready to take me, the relationship is good. I asked them to fix a date and prepare an offer letter and start processing my work visa, but they are just delaying it. They know i have now only few days till my visit visa expires, yet still they are saying they'll call me back as soon as possible. I will have to leave in a few days and the country has a rule of 30 days waiting period to apply for a new visit visa. What should i do?? I'm getting seriously anxious and stressed which is how i landed up at this page! I live in a country which requires a work(residence) visa to stay in the country. I have entered on a visit visa, had an interview for a  job, they gave me a test to see my capabilities and then even gave me an offer on the compensation package. 

They seemed quite happy and ready to take me, the relationship is good. I asked them to fix a date and prepare an offer letter and start processing my work visa, but they are just delaying it.

They know i have now only few days till my visit visa expires, yet still they are saying they’ll call me back as soon as possible. I will have to leave in a few days and the country has a rule of 30 days waiting period to apply for a new visit visa.

What should i do?? I’m getting seriously anxious and stressed which is how i landed up at this page!

]]> By: Carmen http://www.thejobbored.com/ask-brian-how-long-should-i-wait-before-following-up-after-an-interview_179/#comment-8370 Carmen Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:23:00 +0000 http://www.thejobbored.com/ask-brian-how-long-should-i-wait-before-following-up-after-an-interview_179/#comment-8370 I've already went on my second interview and the last thing that we talked was that now they will do a background check. The company have already contact one of my references, but I'm still waiting and getting nervous about it. Is been two weeks already. Thanksgiving week was after the interview. Whant do you think I should do.  Is it ok if I e-mail them and inquire about it. I’ve already went on my second interview and the last thing that we talked was that now they will do a background check. The company have already contact one of my references, but I’m still waiting and getting nervous about it. Is been two weeks already. Thanksgiving week was after the interview. Whant do you think I should do.  Is it ok if I e-mail them and inquire about it.

]]> By: Shaikh Abdulnasir http://www.thejobbored.com/ask-brian-how-long-should-i-wait-before-following-up-after-an-interview_179/#comment-8368 Shaikh Abdulnasir Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:41:00 +0000 http://www.thejobbored.com/ask-brian-how-long-should-i-wait-before-following-up-after-an-interview_179/#comment-8368 please suggest me what to do? I have given 4 interviews in a company to Quality manager, Supply director & HR manager and i got call for an interview with Company GM then after one day of call i was told that interview is postponed for unspecified time. now It has been week since then so should i call for follow up or what you suggest also note that i was interviewed through Hr consultant to that company. please suggest me what to do? I have given 4 interviews in a company to Quality manager, Supply director & HR manager and i got call for an interview with Company GM then after one day of call i was told that interview is postponed for unspecified time. now It has been week since then so should i call for follow up or what you suggest also note that i was interviewed through Hr consultant to that company.

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