Why Is It Taking So Long to Hear Back After Your Job Interview?

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I recently applied to a job and it has been a few days since the interview. I feel like I stood out a lot and really made an impression during my group interview. What I want to know is what is being to forward when it comes to asking about the job status? I have called twice about this job in 4 days and now just realized what I have done. Do employers see it as rude or responsible maybe? lastly is how do you know you have done well in an interview>?

chapman of AZ 11:58PM May 16, 2013

so i went to an interview 2 weeks ago At the local guess Retail incorporation , the first week they said soon as they were to obtain my background check( which is clear) it will be finalized and to call that following Saturday, when i did we discussed wages and and working part time, and that i was scheduled at 3pm to
go through training, i went and it was so busy we couldn't do training or put me in the system . she said to come back Monday, as excited as i can remember i went Monday, but she was out, i asked when she'd be in the coworkers said Tuesday, after my college exams i stopped by and asked " how everything was going, and that i was just doing a run in and if i could leave my new number, and that excuse me for being so brief last occasion i saw you were really busy." she looked busy today as well, she told me she didn't do the scheduling yet either. previously i asked if i was still available to embark the offer ( if it were still on the table) she said yes, but it is taking forever to get this process over with. my possible coworkers looked confident in me, as well as the hiring manager?

BOB SAT of TX 2:51AM May 01, 2013

I don't mind if I never get a response from an application or resume submission, but I find it extremely rude to not inform someone who interviewed that they position has been filled. Even if they only send a form letter saying that they went with someone else, at least I know that the position is no longer an option for me.

Dave of TX 6:20PM April 26, 2013

Obviously every circumstance is different but I just wanted to throw in something. A thank you email is fine but you absolutely need to handwrite and mail a thank you letter. It will go a long long way. It's suh a small and simple effort bit it really makes a statement and it arrives a cOuple of days later and reminds them of your awesome interview and obvious perfect fit for the job. For a little advice...spend a fair amount of time crafting your thank you emails and notes. ThIs is your chance to leave a really great impression that they can see again and again. But make sure they get sent that day or at the latest the very next morning.

Job girl of NC 9:34PM February 04, 2013

What does it mean when you receive a email saying thank you for applying but at this time we are considering other candatates ?

rosalinda silva of AR 4:52PM January 26, 2013

Great article as I am in the same situation with a current job prospect. I had a telephone interview that had gone well enough for a face to face interview with a panel including the hiring manager. After I had written a thank-you email with some questions - she had replied back and completed her email with an "I'll be in touch by next Friday." Two weeks have passed and still no response. I had even checkd in with HR to see if the position was filled and it hadn't been and was marked still active per HR. I had even gone as far as emailing the hiring manager just to check in to see where they were in the hiring process, and two days later I still havent' seen a response. For another position I had applied for - I had already received the 'Thanks but we are considering other applicants' email. It's just so frustrating and I don't know what else to do.

Emma Cee of NY 9:55PM January 18, 2013

This is the norm in today's job hunting world. Employers will take their time or just be flat out unprofessional...the economy is their easy way out for being inconsiderate. I had 2 interviews in the same week, that was 2 months ago. Both went well, sent thank you emails. I finally decided to follow up so that I can at least have some closure. I assumed I was not selected for either one, but it sure is nice to know, especially since I did interview. One of them has responding stating that the hiring process is not complete and they will let everyone know when it is...seriously...2 months!!! I already have another second interview next week, for a much lower paying job. I hope to don't have to choose between who has communicated fairly and a higher pay check.

Will of MD 6:41PM January 18, 2013

Thanks for sharing this article... its good to prepare and then perform well during the interviews, and after that just be detached from this whole episode and continue to take action plans to achieve your goals you set out for yourself. Not good to let anxiety take over!
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New Launch Property Guy 2:36PM December 10, 2012

Now I am in the exactly the same situation as " the waiting game", one is to wait for a call from a good referral and the other is to wait for the final decision.
I have to say, I almost give up the first hope since they seem like ignoring me so I am doing the same. But I am so wanted to get the second one which I think I did well in both in-person interviews and the test. They told me to send a response after a week following the interview, but the truth is they never did. I politely followed up with my continuous interest to both HR and head boss of the department. One reply with nothing concrete and the other one apologized and promised to follow up with HR. Because of the holiday, now it's been almost a month after my second interview. should I keep up with my tiny hope or just take it as a rejection. The wired thing was they did ask me when I can start but didn't raise the salary topic, so I think that's why it is haunting me to not give the hope up with no confidence. Anyway, just hope they will send anything, even a rejection, so that I can land my heart down.

LUCY 11:37PM October 10, 2012

I have had 3 interviews. Thought I was doing well with that. 1 place I can understand. I went on that interview a month ago. They had to check refrences, and I know one of my refrences can be quite difficult to get a hold of.
The second company I am kind of aggrivated with. I attended an "open house" and they got slammed with people who showed up. I got my foot in the door, waited 2 hours for a 2 minute interview with HR and have heard NOTHING. That was 3 weeks ago.
The 3rd place I just had an interview a few days ago. This time I sent a thank-you email. But it's been almost a week and I have yet to hear anything back.
All of these jobs are entry level. Not an excuse for rudness IMHO

Cheryl of VA 10:01AM September 05, 2012