Job Interview Follow-Up

Be aggressive. Hell, be annoying. No one ever missed out on a job because they wanted it too much

I've never heard of anyone getting denied a job because the candidate followed up.

I'm assuming you've already sent a thank you note?

I'd give it 3-4 days so calling today or tomorrow would be fine. When I hired people I had no problem with them calling within a few days of the interview.

Put a Thank You note in the mail ASAP.

I'd call in 2-3 days as a follow-up.


On a slightly related note as far as job hunting goes, nothing crushes my soul quite like sending in a resume for a position the same day it is posted and then seeing the posting taken down two days later without so much as an acknowledgement that the resume has been received or a general notification that the position has been filled. Maybe it's just a pet peeve of mine, but at the very least an HR rep needs to mass e-mail all applicants to notify them that the position has been filled (a lot do this, but a lot do not and it irks me to no end).

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I've never heard of anyone getting denied a job because the candidate followed up.

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I've hired more than my fair share of people over the years.

I've also never given anyone a job because they followed up.

When I find the candidate I want, I pursue them. The hanger-ons calling me after the fact just take up my time.

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Golden Rule:

Send a polished "post interview and thank you note always" even if they extend you an offer on the spot.

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This is great advice.

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I interviewed for a job Friday afternoon. I feel like it went well. She showed me around and introduced me to people. At the end of the interview, she said they'd be making a decision in the next week or two.

Anywho, the job listing isn't on their website anymore so it's obvious they've decided or are deciding.

My question is:

In light of "in the next week or two," is it too early for me to call and follow-up on the interview?

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Yes. If she gave you a timeline, then let her stick with it. If she had information for you, she would have called by now.

I wold recommend being patient. They could have a decision made but are awaiting some form of approval for money or she could just be real busy.

Nope go for it. Doesn't affect my opinion when I hire people but doesn't hurt. Some people expect you to call and follow up

Nah man, it sounds like they went with someone else and are just stringing you along. Show them how much of a real man you are and go up there, find that bitch that you interviewed with and before she can say a word just go ballistic. You should tell them how you really didn't want the job anyways so they can all suck your dick. Don't think about it, just do it. You'll thank me later.

I called 4 times today and got VM every time. Left a message the last time. I don't know the girl's email address. :/