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jasonbigley · 11-26-2015, 10:33 PM

I have been on several over the years and it really pisses me off when they say, "we will call you back when we make a decision" only to never hear from them again. I was on one recently and I called back 3 to 4 times and they kept saying "oh, he is not here right now" or "oh he is busy, he will call you back later." I usually call back to show I am interested but when they keep giving you excuses like this, its very frustrating. I remember several years ago I interviewed for a job at our hospital. Same old scenario. We will call you back when we make a decision-yada yada yada. I stopped in a few times to check in and the one person said "oh he has today off-he is not here" and I saw him walking right down the hallway! These a-holes need to get it together and be a little bit more professional. Don't waste my time! I interviewed for a job several years ago and the guy interviewing me was picking his teeth! Then at another place, the guy answered his cell phone twice while interviewing me! What are your stories?

Wawwie · 11-26-2015, 11:38 PM

Take a freaking hint. They don't want you.

Why do you waste your time calling relentlessly and showing up unannounced? Move on.

Zoneboy · 11-27-2015, 12:11 AM

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I usually call back to show I am interested.

When you applied and were interviewed that was enough to show them you were interested. The last time I applied for a job was in the late 80's and back then the interviews usually ended with a handshake and we'll be in touch. The only way an employer could contact me was by landline phone and leave a message or snail-mail. There were jobs that I would love to have had but I did not call to assure them I was still interested. If no call came then I just assumed it was offered to someone else. You may think you're doing yourself a favor by calling for an update and to assure them you're still interested but in reality you're probably hurting your chances. Today, there are many ways for an employer to contact you and if you give them your phone/text number, E-mail address or anything else and after a reasonable amount of time you haven't heard anything then scratch that off your list and move on.

cleverfun3000 · 11-27-2015, 03:41 PM

A Job interview is the best place for people to pretend to be someone that they are not.

Steve_uk · 11-27-2015, 04:18 PM

Welcome to capitalism Jason. Most employers know who they want before they even make the shortlist.

HuntingtonM15 · 11-27-2015, 05:00 PM

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Welcome to capitalism Jason. Most employers know who they want before they even make the shortlist.

That is so incredibly true. They definitely have a feeling for who they want just by the resumes.

I definitely would not suggest calling more than once, and certainly do not show up unannounced. As was mentioned, this will only hurt your chances, not help you. There used to be this woman who would show up unannounced a couple times per year at my job every time she would get fired from a place. She thought that we would actually consider hiring her. She couldn't have been anymore unwelcome here.

TVFactFan · 11-27-2015, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonbigley

I have been on several over the years and it really pisses me off when they say, "we will call you back when we make a decision" only to never hear from them again. I was on one recently and I called back 3 to 4 times and they kept saying "oh, he is not here right now" or "oh he is busy, he will call you back later." I usually call back to show I am interested but when they keep giving you excuses like this, its very frustrating. I remember several years ago I interviewed for a job at our hospital. Same old scenario. We will call you back when we make a decision-yada yada yada. I stopped in a few times to check in and the one person said "oh he has today off-he is not here" and I saw him walking right down the hallway! These a-holes need to get it together and be a little bit more professional. Don't waste my time! I interviewed for a job several years ago and the guy interviewing me was picking his teeth! Then at another place, the guy answered his cell phone twice while interviewing me! What are your stories?

Sometimes the interviewer makes a decision as soon as they see you and have to make it seem like you still have a chance. I had one interviewer YAWN while I was talking and immediately knew I did not have a chance.

Just want to share what bad signs to look for from experience so you will know for the future

1. No smiling

2. No laughing

3. Mentioning others are being interviewed

4. Don't offer you a business card after the interview is over

5. Interview doesn't feel like a conversation

TVFactFan · 11-27-2015, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Wawwie

Take a freaking hint. They don't want you.

Why do you waste your time calling relentlessly and showing up unannounced? Move on.

yeah you definitely don't want to show up unannounced looking crazy lol

Wawwie · 11-27-2015, 09:30 PM

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yeah you definitely don't want to show up unannounced looking crazy lol

...makes him seem like a desperate, pathetic weirdo.

TVFactFan · 11-27-2015, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Wawwie

...makes him seem like a desperate, pathetic weirdo.

You really are only supposed to follow up twice. Once with a thank you letter after the interview and a phone call a week later

After that, no more contacting

Wawwie · 11-27-2015, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

You really are only supposed to follow up twice. Once with a thank you letter after the interview and a phone call a week later

After that, no more contacting

Calling is one thing, but showing up unannounced makes you look like a weird stalker type.

TVFactFan · 11-27-2015, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Wawwie

Calling is one thing, but showing up unannounced makes you look like a weird stalker type.

I don't think it's necessary to call someone back after a 1st interview if you don;t plan to bring them in for a 2nd interview

now if you get far in the hiring process it would be kind of stupid not to let the person know who wasn't chosen

biffbronson · 11-28-2015, 12:28 AM

When I was still in my 20s, I didn't have a lot of experience to put on my resume -- so I listed that I did volunteer work for my Church (which was true).

I actually had a fatass interviewer dwell on that and say, "You're not one of those religious nuts, are you?"

What a dumbass -- he then went on to say he started at the company as the floor sweeper. IMO that's where he should've stayed!

gidgetgrape · 11-28-2015, 12:58 AM

Another thing - Be nice to secretaries and all current employees you come in contact with. Some bosses ask their secretaries and other workers what they think of a potential employee. I've come across some people that are only nice to people that they think will get them the job, but you never know who the boss will consult.

When I was young-er, I worked in a chain store and somehow I ended up being in charge of collecting job applications. The manager never asked my opinion about applicants, but whenever someone treated me like poop, I stuck their application at the bottom of the pile. Yes, I know that's terrible, but who wants to work with someone like that?

biffbronson · 11-29-2015, 02:29 AM

That's VERY true, gidgetgrape, about bosses talking to their secretaries.

I've had that work both for and against me. Once the secretary had commented favorably. The other time (a different place) I casually mentioned to the secretary it was a long drive for me to get to the business -- and she passed that along to the boss, who didn't want to hear that!

11-26-2015, 10:33 PM	#1
jasonbigley Member Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 14, 2008 Location: California Posts: 501	Has This Happened To You At Job Interviews? I have been on several over the years and it really pisses me off when they say, "we will call you back when we make a decision" only to never hear from them again. I was on one recently and I called back 3 to 4 times and they kept saying "oh, he is not here right now" or "oh he is busy, he will call you back later." I usually call back to show I am interested but when they keep giving you excuses like this, its very frustrating. I remember several years ago I interviewed for a job at our hospital. Same old scenario. We will call you back when we make a decision-yada yada yada. I stopped in a few times to check in and the one person said "oh he has today off-he is not here" and I saw him walking right down the hallway! These a-holes need to get it together and be a little bit more professional. Don't waste my time! I interviewed for a job several years ago and the guy interviewing me was picking his teeth! Then at another place, the guy answered his cell phone twice while interviewing me! What are your stories?

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biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,415	When I was still in my 20s, I didn't have a lot of experience to put on my resume -- so I listed that I did volunteer work for my Church (which was true). I actually had a fatass interviewer dwell on that and say, "You're not one of those religious nuts, are you?" What a dumbass -- he then went on to say he started at the company as the floor sweeper. IMO that's where he should've stayed!
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11-26-2015, 11:38 PM	#2
Wawwie Member Forum Star Join Date: Jul 26, 2006 Location: New York Posts: 14,376	Take a freaking hint. They don't want you. Why do you waste your time calling relentlessly and showing up unannounced? Move on.

11-27-2015, 04:18 PM	#5
Steve_uk Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 29, 2012 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 5,803	Welcome to capitalism Jason. Most employers know who they want before they even make the shortlist.

11-28-2015, 12:58 AM	#14
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,503	Another thing - Be nice to secretaries and all current employees you come in contact with. Some bosses ask their secretaries and other workers what they think of a potential employee. I've come across some people that are only nice to people that they think will get them the job, but you never know who the boss will consult. When I was young-er, I worked in a chain store and somehow I ended up being in charge of collecting job applications. The manager never asked my opinion about applicants, but whenever someone treated me like poop, I stuck their application at the bottom of the pile. Yes, I know that's terrible, but who wants to work with someone like that?

11-29-2015, 02:29 AM	#15
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,415	That's VERY true, gidgetgrape, about bosses talking to their secretaries. I've had that work both for and against me. Once the secretary had commented favorably. The other time (a different place) I casually mentioned to the secretary it was a long drive for me to get to the business -- and she passed that along to the boss, who didn't want to hear that!