Comments on: Step 5: Plan Your Job Search Follow-ups

By: Patricia Walton

Patricia Walton — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:35:51 +0000

I agree with the various statements about follow-up after the interview, however, often the institutions are so careful about the type of feedback they are willing to give you. Perhaps, many believe you are attempting to challenge their decision and/or lawsuits. There are two things I do, which might prove to be beneficial: to others, they are: a) I request an information appointment, to discuss the department and college culture; b) to shadow someone on campus and volunteer if possible.

By: Mary Grimes CTC

Mary Grimes CTC — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:15:46 +0000

It is very disappointing to have a great interview and then wait and wait and wait to hear back.

Anthony you had an excellent point regarding ‘the silence should speak volumes.” Responding to a polite inquiry regarding whether the postion applied for is still open is common courtesy.

Last week I sent a polite message to the person I interviewed with and still haven’t received any acknowledgment. It may be bad form but I want to keep trying to speak to her just so she can tell me they hired someone else.

I just called the women I had interviewed with again just to see if I could reach her and get an answer. The person who got the job answered the phone so we talked and he asked if I would be interested in possibly working for him!

By: Anthony Lista

Anthony Lista — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:47:39 +0000

Unfortunately, a lot of companies are not getting back to people after the
interview. Send a thank you note immediately, follow up within one week. If they don’t get back to you, the silence should speak volumes.

Send the thank you regardless; follow up regardless. I’ve had numerous
non-responses; remember, it only takes one successful contact to
land that all-important job.

No matter how unlikely you are to get the job, follow up.

By: Jennifer Sanderson

Jennifer Sanderson — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:40:21 +0000

I am all for follow up and understand that these corporate HR people are overwhelmed with candidates, however, there should be something said for keeping their word. If they say they are going to get back to by xyz date, then they should get back to you by xyz date. It is unfair to keep people hanging as to their status after the candidates took the time to interview for the job.

I don’t believe that “silence should speak volumes” is an acceptable answer for not being offered a job that a candidate took the time and effort to interview for. This kind of corporate behavior should not be condoned. Keep trying to contact them until you get an answer.

By: forex robot

forex robot — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:59:27 +0000

Amazing as always