Poll of the Day > Is it okay to follow up more than once after a job interview?

Topic List
Page List: 1, 2
DorkLink
04/05/17 1:55:41 AM
#1:


I already did it one time, but that was two weeks ago, which itself was two weeks after I had the interview. I always hear you should follow up with people if it's taking a while for them to get back to you, but I'm not sure if it's recommended to do it twice.

Well, I googled it and I'm reading various things now, but I'm curious what you think, too. And what's the longest you waited to get a response back from a job?
... Copied to Clipboard!
ss4parrothair
04/05/17 1:57:02 AM
#2:


Honestly don't. They'd probably get annoyed.
---
I will change this when I think of something new.
... Copied to Clipboard!
Claude_Frollo
04/05/17 2:02:28 AM
#3:


ss4parrothair posted...
Honestly don't. They'd probably get annoyed.


Yeah, but if it's looking like they aren't going to call you back anyway I don't see the harm.

I got hired like a week after the interview.
---
"Look man, no matter how much you kiss up to me, I'm not gonna indulge in your fetish" - DorkLink, the best poster on GameFAQs
... Copied to Clipboard!
DorkLink
04/05/17 2:16:24 AM
#4:


I'm reading a forum discussion on this and everybody just has contradictory ideas. Real helpful...
... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead
04/05/17 2:17:23 AM
#5:


I wouldn't. One follow up is good.
---
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mead
"This Mead guy is an real jerk, I'm outta here" -brisashi
... Copied to Clipboard!
Lazy_Haar
04/05/17 2:18:13 AM
#6:


From my own experiences, following up even once has never done me any good. I don't even try to do it any more.
---
... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead
04/05/17 2:20:40 AM
#7:


Honestly follow ups and thank you emails are one of those things they encourage a lot in school, but I've never seen the practicality of them irl
---
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mead
"This Mead guy is an real jerk, I'm outta here" -brisashi
... Copied to Clipboard!
edbassmaster
04/05/17 2:21:30 AM
#8:


Lazy_Haar posted...
From my own experiences, following up even once has never done me any good. I don't even try to do it any more.


This. It's usually older people who tell me to go in and remind them as well, but it seems to have changed.
---
Facts: water is blue, roosters are chickens, and Final Fantasy 2 US is not the easy type of Final Fantasy 4 (the easy type is the easy type, you ass)
... Copied to Clipboard!
Claude_Frollo
04/05/17 2:24:18 AM
#9:


My local Publix absolutely will not hire anybody who just submits an application and leaves it at that. You have to be aggressive to get a job there, since they have so many damned applicants.
---
"Look man, no matter how much you kiss up to me, I'm not gonna indulge in your fetish" - DorkLink, the best poster on GameFAQs
... Copied to Clipboard!
DorkLink
04/05/17 2:37:52 AM
#10:


Honestly, I don't know if I really benefit from job search advice because a lot of it is so contradictory. The things that aren't contradictory are usually just common-sense, like don't have typos in your resume. I can understand the inconsistencies in responses I've seen to this particular question because you could look at it in different ways.


Some employers might see follow-ups as desperate and impatient, but others might see it as showing initiative and assertiveness. Some might find it annoying, but others may be disorganized and need the reminders. Some might not know how to make a hiring decision and base it on how "interested" the candidates are, which can come in the form of stupid criteria like how aggressively they follow up.
... Copied to Clipboard!
Cacciato
04/05/17 2:54:40 AM
#11:


The only follow up I've been aggressive with so far is with a woman I met from CMA CGM at a job fair two weeks ago. She emailed me to set up a time to talk and I never heard back from her so I went out of my to email her again to remind her and just talked to her today.

As far as the interviews go, I'll let you know next week, but I intend on following up at least once to find out if they've made a decision.
... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus
04/05/17 3:28:57 AM
#12:


Honestly, if you don't follow up they might think you're not interested. It's reasonable to ask for an update after two weeks unless they mentioned a longer time-frame. Plus, in general, thanks to stupidity they could lose your contact info.
---
(\/)(\/)|-|
In Zeus We Trust: All Others Pay Cash
... Copied to Clipboard!
acesxhigh
04/05/17 3:40:07 AM
#13:


I don't think you should ever follow up. If you are laid back with the whole process, you will attract hiring managers who are the same. They may end up being your boss.

For example, my last job: I applied while drunk. Got a Skype interview. Was extended an offer 3 days later and it turned out to be a really cool gig with easygoing people.
---
... Copied to Clipboard!
Talon5967
04/05/17 4:46:40 AM
#14:


DorkLink posted...
Honestly, I don't know if I really benefit from job search advice because a lot of it is so contradictory. The things that aren't contradictory are usually just common-sense, like don't have typos in your resume. I can understand the inconsistencies in responses I've seen to this particular question because you could look at it in different ways.


Some employers might see follow-ups as desperate and impatient, but others might see it as showing initiative and assertiveness. Some might find it annoying, but others may be disorganized and need the reminders. Some might not know how to make a hiring decision and base it on how "interested" the candidates are, which can come in the form of stupid criteria like how aggressively they follow up.


This spells out the entire problem. You're dealing with people, and different people have different preferences. There is no standard for hiring practices, and each company does it their own way. Sometimes even different people within the same company do it different ways.

One question you always need to ask at the end of an interview is when a follow-up interview may be, or even just ask what the next step is. This prompts the interviewer to give you an idea of how long you might be waiting before they call you again, whether it's to say yes or no. That time is usually one to three weeks, unless they have a lot of people to interview (unlikely unless it's a very large company).

After two weeks, I would be considering calling to ask for an update. If they turn you down because of that, they were probably going to turn you down anyway. Just be careful how you word it.

acesxhigh posted...
I don't think you should ever follow up. If you are laid back with the whole process, you will attract hiring managers who are the same. They may end up being your boss.

For example, my last job: I applied while drunk. Got a Skype interview. Was extended an offer 3 days later and it turned out to be a really cool gig with easygoing people.


In my opinion, you got lucky. I think your case is an exception, rather than the rule.
---
There are 10 types of people in the world. Those that know binary, and those that don't.
... Copied to Clipboard!
usui88
04/05/17 4:56:01 AM
#15:


Zeus posted...
Honestly, if you don't follow up they might think you're not interested. It's reasonable to ask for an update after two weeks unless they mentioned a longer time-frame. Plus, in general, thanks to stupidity they could lose your contact info.

This and nothing but this.

acesxhigh posted...
For example, my last job: I applied while drunk.

Most people just get drunk and order shit online. You win.
---
Living like this is a full-time business.
... Copied to Clipboard!
SmokeMassTree
04/05/17 4:56:30 AM
#16:


Don't follow up more than once.

I've never followed up at all. Always had a solid idea if I got the job or not after the interview, most of the time they made an offer during.
---
A.K. 2/14/10 T.C.P.
Victorious Champion of the 1st Annual POTd Hunger Games.
... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus
04/05/17 4:58:02 AM
#17:


acesxhigh posted...
For example, my last job: I applied while drunk. Got a Skype interview. Was extended an offer 3 days later and it turned out to be a really cool gig with easygoing people.


But for it to my last job that means something went wrong and you don't have it any more >_>

Talon5967 posted...
This spells out the entire problem. You're dealing with people, and different people have different preferences. There is no standard for hiring practices, and each company does it their own way. Sometimes even different people within the same company do it different ways.


To some extent perhaps, but there are reasonable time frames for checking in and reminding people you still exist that almost every company and person under the sun would be okay with. Granted, you'd still lose brownie points with companies expecting you to be more assertive (or certain jobs, since sales supposedly looks for assertive behaviors), but you don't hurt yourself at the same time.
---
(\/)(\/)|-|
In Zeus We Trust: All Others Pay Cash
... Copied to Clipboard!
The_Beta_Male
04/05/17 5:01:57 AM
#18:


ss4parrothair posted...
Honestly don't. They'd probably get annoyed.


that's the point. bug the fuck out of them. i don't know how this world got to where it is, where the employer holds all the fucking power, but it's not supposed to be that way

they're supposed to need us, not the other way around. do whatever it takes to fuck them over and play dirty by any means. simply calling them every day after an interview is harmless but can go a long way

still, i don't usually call more than once because i can't be bothered, but it's a good idea
---
#TeamShenti #AlphaAF #Unbannable
https://www.facebook.com/shentex
... Copied to Clipboard!
Talon5967
04/05/17 5:26:57 AM
#19:


The_Beta_Male posted...
ss4parrothair posted...
Honestly don't. They'd probably get annoyed.


that's the point. bug the fuck out of them. i don't know how this world got to where it is, where the employer holds all the fucking power, but it's not supposed to be that way

they're supposed to need us, not the other way around. do whatever it takes to fuck them over and play dirty by any means. simply calling them every day after an interview is harmless but can go a long way

still, i don't usually call more than once because i can't be bothered, but it's a good idea


Wishful thinking. That only applies when the economy is growing extremely rapidly, and companies can't find enough people to fill all the new positions. This usually occurs when the economy is heading into a bubble. Which is always followed by a crash and massive layoffs a few years later.

Calling them to the point of annoying them will make them remember you, but for the wrong reasons.

Zeus posted...
acesxhigh posted...
For example, my last job: I applied while drunk. Got a Skype interview. Was extended an offer 3 days later and it turned out to be a really cool gig with easygoing people.


But for it to my last job that means something went wrong and you don't have it any more >_>

Talon5967 posted...
This spells out the entire problem. You're dealing with people, and different people have different preferences. There is no standard for hiring practices, and each company does it their own way. Sometimes even different people within the same company do it different ways.


To some extent perhaps, but there are reasonable time frames for checking in and reminding people you still exist that almost every company and person under the sun would be okay with. Granted, you'd still lose brownie points with companies expecting you to be more assertive (or certain jobs, since sales supposedly looks for assertive behaviors), but you don't hurt yourself at the same time.


That paragraph was more of a general statement, rather than referring specifically to call-back timeframe. Like I said, it seems one to three weeks is typical for when to expect an update.


You should always give at least a few days. Most of the time, you're one of a number of people being interviewed, and they won't make a decision until they've spoken to everyone (unless they either really like you or really hate you). After two weeks without hearing anything, it's likely safe to contact them to ask for an update, unless they specifically stated it would take longer. If you go another two or three weeks after that and still don't hear anything, it may be time to move on.

Though as Zues said, sales jobs may be different. I don't go anywhere near any kind of sales position. I once went to a briefing for a sales position at an insurance company out of curiosity. When I told friends and family about it, they laughed at the idea of me being in sales, because I'm definitely not a people person. That's why I stick to machines. I can always hit them when they don't do what I want (I actually once fixed a machine by smacking it with a hammer).
---
There are 10 types of people in the world. Those that know binary, and those that don't.
... Copied to Clipboard!
DrPrimemaster
04/05/17 6:13:06 AM
#20:


Since when has following up after an interview been a bad thing to do?

As someone who has taken a class in college on getting a job (class was for tech majors, co-ops are mandatory at my school) you should always follow up after an interview (class said around 3 days after).

As for following up twice, its not like a girl where looking too interested is a turn off, as long as its not to the point where its annoying you should be fine.
---
Metroids Suck
... Copied to Clipboard!
lesidesi
04/05/17 6:28:59 AM
#21:


when i interview people i care way more about who is the best for the job
whether or not they send me a thank you later is pretty irrelevant

by the time i get the thank you i probably have a view on if that person is making next round or not
... Copied to Clipboard!
SmokeMassTree
04/05/17 6:34:12 AM
#22:


Actually now that I think about it, every single job I've had they made an offer during the interview.

A few have called me about a week after to offer me the job, but I was usually already working/had a better interview lined up.
---
A.K. 2/14/10 T.C.P.
Victorious Champion of the 1st Annual POTd Hunger Games.
... Copied to Clipboard!
GastroFan
04/05/17 8:18:10 AM
#23:


It really depends on how busy management is. Sometimes it might take longer for them to get back to you because they have a heavy workload and can't find free time to do it in (I've had a couple of employers who didn't tell me until later for that reason). It's common courtesy to contact someone you've interviewed with; also it can have potential benefits later. If another position opens up, they might remember you and ask you to interview for that position as well.
... Copied to Clipboard!
OneTimeBen
04/05/17 8:26:47 AM
#24:


Would you pass a background check is another question. Like with a state job.
---
Still waters run deep
... Copied to Clipboard!
What_The_Chris
04/05/17 8:43:02 AM
#25:


in my experience, don't bother. They will call you if they accepted you.
---
2017 St. Louis Cardinals are 1-0
... Copied to Clipboard!
DorkLink
04/05/17 1:51:12 PM
#26:


Talon5967 posted...
Wishful thinking. That only applies when the economy is growing extremely rapidly, and companies can't find enough people to fill all the new positions. This usually occurs when the economy is heading into a bubble. Which is always followed by a crash and massive layoffs a few years later.


Actually, I just read that in my state, there is a shortage of qualified people to fill STEM positions. I know that they obviously want skilled people, but I wonder sometimes if they're too demanding. I specifically look for jobs in software engineering and adjacent fields, and some of the stuff in the job descriptions is insane. There are so many programming languages, database technologies, networking technologies, etc. and I read job descriptions all the time that list 10-20 different things from these groups and I wonder who the hell they expect to get that knows all of that. I know that job descriptions are often written poorly and you should apply if you at least meet a large percentage of it, but I'm usually not even remotely qualified based on the descriptions. And the worst is when it's labeled entry level, junior, 1, etc. but still has this high entry.

What_The_Chris posted...
in my experience, don't bother. They will call you if they accepted you.


That's been my experience too, but when I've gotten accepted for a job I found out in a couple days or even at the interview. When it's been four weeks I think it's okay to follow up.
... Copied to Clipboard!
DorkLink
04/05/17 2:42:00 PM
#27:


Well, the email has been sent
... Copied to Clipboard!
acesxhigh
04/05/17 6:28:06 PM
#28:


Zeus posted...
acesxhigh posted...
For example, my last job: I applied while drunk. Got a Skype interview. Was extended an offer 3 days later and it turned out to be a really cool gig with easygoing people.


But for it to my last job that means something went wrong and you don't have it any more >_>

Good point but nothing went wrong, I just went back to school since it was an internship.
---
... Copied to Clipboard!
Smarkil
04/05/17 7:02:46 PM
#29:


The_Beta_Male posted...
ss4parrothair posted...
Honestly don't. They'd probably get annoyed.


that's the point. bug the fuck out of them. i don't know how this world got to where it is, where the employer holds all the fucking power, but it's not supposed to be that way

they're supposed to need us, not the other way around. do whatever it takes to fuck them over and play dirty by any means. simply calling them every day after an interview is harmless but can go a long way

still, i don't usually call more than once because i can't be bothered, but it's a good idea


Dude, you got fired from a vape shop.
---
I find myself identifying strongly with Hitler - Blighboy
... Copied to Clipboard!
RCtheWSBC
04/05/17 7:04:32 PM
#30:


One follow-up is fine. Do not inundate them. I know hiring processes can take a varied amount of time across organizations but it's out of your hands now.
---
http://i.imgur.com/M489ly5.jpg
the White-Sounding Black Chick
... Copied to Clipboard!
ss4parrothair
04/05/17 7:16:45 PM
#31:


The_Beta_Male posted...
ss4parrothair posted...
Honestly don't. They'd probably get annoyed.


that's the point. bug the fuck out of them. i don't know how this world got to where it is, where the employer holds all the fucking power, but it's not supposed to be that way

they're supposed to need us, not the other way around. do whatever it takes to fuck them over and play dirty by any means. simply calling them every day after an interview is harmless but can go a long way

still, i don't usually call more than once because i can't be bothered, but it's a good idea

Idk man. I've hired people. And worked with other people hiring people. We get annoyed when we get bugged because we are already busy enough looking through everything.
---
I will change this when I think of something new.
... Copied to Clipboard!
wwinterj25
04/05/17 7:30:33 PM
#32:


Claude_Frollo posted...
Yeah, but if it's looking like they aren't going to call you back anyway I don't see the harm.


How do you know they are not going to call you back? As others have said one follow up is more than enough to show you're keen and get feedback. Any more than that and they will get annoyed and could change their mind.

Claude_Frollo posted...
I got hired like a week after the interview.


It's not hard to get a job at Dunkin' Donuts and they would be very keen to set people on due to the nature of the business of how fickle staff can be much like any fast food place.
---
One who knows nothing can understand nothing.
http://psnprofiles.com/wwinterj - http://i.imgur.com/kDysIcd.gif
... Copied to Clipboard!
DorkLink
04/05/17 7:39:01 PM
#33:


RCtheWSBC posted...
One follow-up is fine. Do not inundate them. I know hiring processes can take a varied amount of time across organizations but it's out of your hands now.


Too late, I already made the second follow-up. But this time I just sent an email since I figured a phone call might be a tad aggressive. Of course, it's harder for them to ignore you if it's a phone call, and like I expected I didn't get a response to my email. I know it hasn't been long yet, but we'll stay tuned... I'll update in a few days if I haven't heard back.
... Copied to Clipboard!
RCtheWSBC
04/05/17 7:40:43 PM
#34:


Do not call them.

I've also been in charge of hiring procedures...just don't. Wait for a response and don't follow up again.
---
http://i.imgur.com/M489ly5.jpg
the White-Sounding Black Chick
... Copied to Clipboard!
DorkLink
04/05/17 7:44:52 PM
#35:


Do not call them ever, or more than once? I feel like it's naive to think you shouldn't call people, because people lose track of emails all the time.

Whatever company you were in charge of hiring for doesn't represent how every company conducts their business. An ideal company would be good at staying on top of all their candidates but I've been through enough job applications to know that most companies do unprofessional things all the time at various stages of a job search, and really don't give a shit about prospective employees' time or feelings.
... Copied to Clipboard!
RCtheWSBC
04/05/17 7:47:54 PM
#36:


DorkLink posted...
I feel like it's naive to think you shouldn't call people, because people lose track of emails all the time.

Do they really, all the time? And if they do, would you want to work for a business that just loses track of emails during a hiring process?

It's a courtesy to not call businesses during the job hiring process unless specified, imo. I understand that shitty things can and have happened but I'd err on the side of caution when repeatedly contacting about hiring. I'll follow up with a thank you message, and say I look forward to hearing from them in the near future.
---
http://i.imgur.com/M489ly5.jpg
the White-Sounding Black Chick
... Copied to Clipboard!
RCtheWSBC
04/05/17 7:49:56 PM
#37:


Basically, I will take an organization at their word about when to expect a follow-up regarding an interview. I think the only time I followed up more than once was to let one org. know that I had received another job offer, and wanted to know where they were in their process because I preferred to work with them.
---
http://i.imgur.com/M489ly5.jpg
the White-Sounding Black Chick
... Copied to Clipboard!
DorkLink
04/05/17 7:59:21 PM
#38:


RCtheWSBC posted...
And if they do, would you want to work for a business that just loses track of emails during a hiring process?


Not really, but it's not like it's the endgame anyway. Sometimes you gotta take whatever stepping stones are available. My last job was quick to hire me, but as you probably know I hated it, and I don't have reason to believe this potential new job would be worse just because they are slower at hiring.

RCtheWSBC posted...
Basically, I will take an organization at their word about when to expect a follow-up regarding an interview.


I don't take them at their word, but I'll at least wait until that time has passed, unless some circumstances come up. But I'm sure that some organizations just give you a timeline as standard procedure even though they know right then that they're not interested. I hate when they do that, especially if they never actually follow up. I've had interviews where I could clearly tell that I'd lost them, but they never told me no at the interview, which I'd prefer to being given a bullshit timeline that fools me into having a glimmer of hope.
... Copied to Clipboard!
RCtheWSBC
04/05/17 8:02:06 PM
#39:


DorkLink posted...
But I'm sure that some organizations just give you a timeline as standard procedure even though they know right then that they're not interested. I hate when they do that, especially if they never actually follow up.

Yeah this definitely happens, guilty as charged. I think we reached out to folks we conducted first round interviews with at the least, but definitely didn't respond to all 500 applications for an open position.
---
http://i.imgur.com/M489ly5.jpg
the White-Sounding Black Chick
... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus
04/05/17 9:11:34 PM
#40:


Talon5967 posted...
Though as Zues said, sales jobs may be different. I don't go anywhere near any kind of sales position. I once went to a briefing for a sales position at an insurance company out of curiosity. When I told friends and family about it, they laughed at the idea of me being in sales, because I'm definitely not a people person. That's why I stick to machines. I can always hit them when they don't do what I want (I actually once fixed a machine by smacking it with a hammer).


In general, insurance sales is a caste or two lower than normal sales.

SmokeMassTree posted...
Actually now that I think about it, every single job I've had they made an offer during the interview.

A few have called me about a week after to offer me the job, but I was usually already working/had a better interview lined up.


Guessing you mostly work low-end jobs then? Because that's kinda atypical.

What_The_Chris posted...
in my experience, don't bother. They will call you if they accepted you.


That's a self-fulfilling prophecy, though, because if you don't follow up, they might choose not to bring you back for a second interview, etc.
---
(\/)(\/)|-|
In Zeus We Trust: All Others Pay Cash
... Copied to Clipboard!
The_Beta_Male
04/06/17 6:53:51 AM
#41:


Smarkil posted...
Dude, you got fired from a vape shop.


i was LAID OFF from a [shitty] vape shop. and i gave those fuckers everything. i even lost my cat while working there and they just threw me away. but life isn't real anyway so i don't like wish death upon them or anything

RCtheWSBC posted...
inundate


u don't know what that word means

ss4parrothair posted...
Idk man. I've hired people. And worked with other people hiring people. We get annoyed when we get bugged because we are already busy enough looking through everything.


then you're part of the problem. people like you just see a bunch of resumes as nothing more than pieces of paper and you think ur bad shit b/c you can decide whose life to improve and whose lives to fuck up worse by ignoring them

i say people should call the FUCK out of places, SOLELY to annoy them. like if they've already found another job already or just don't care about the place anymore, just keep calling ANYWAY because the fuckers not only HAVE to answer, but they HAVE to pretend to be nice too! Fuck employers, play the game hard and fast and dirty as fuck until this world learns its lesson and balances the fuck out.

i think i'm gonna try that this time, if i'm still angry enough in the future. I'ma just call/email the fuck out of people, every fucking day, with zero intent to actually get the job. I just want to fucking annoy them like they've done me. But the KICKER is: they can't do shit about it. They have to keep their phones on and act polite and shit, and if I feel like they're being rude or slighting me, I can tell on them and ruin their shit. Fuck, I'm getting wet just thinking about this shit.
---
#TeamShenti #AlphaAF #Unbannable
https://www.facebook.com/shentex
... Copied to Clipboard!
ss4parrothair
04/06/17 10:50:41 AM
#42:


The_Beta_Male posted...
Smarkil posted...
Dude, you got fired from a vape shop.


i was LAID OFF from a [shitty] vape shop. and i gave those fuckers everything. i even lost my cat while working there and they just threw me away. but life isn't real anyway so i don't like wish death upon them or anything

RCtheWSBC posted...
inundate


u don't know what that word means

ss4parrothair posted...
Idk man. I've hired people. And worked with other people hiring people. We get annoyed when we get bugged because we are already busy enough looking through everything.


then you're part of the problem. people like you just see a bunch of resumes as nothing more than pieces of paper and you think ur bad shit b/c you can decide whose life to improve and whose lives to fuck up worse by ignoring them

i say people should call the FUCK out of places, SOLELY to annoy them. like if they've already found another job already or just don't care about the place anymore, just keep calling ANYWAY because the fuckers not only HAVE to answer, but they HAVE to pretend to be nice too! Fuck employers, play the game hard and fast and dirty as fuck until this world learns its lesson and balances the fuck out.

i think i'm gonna try that this time, if i'm still angry enough in the future. I'ma just call/email the fuck out of people, every fucking day, with zero intent to actually get the job. I just want to fucking annoy them like they've done me. But the KICKER is: they can't do shit about it. They have to keep their phones on and act polite and shit, and if I feel like they're being rude or slighting me, I can tell on them and ruin their shit. Fuck, I'm getting wet just thinking about this shit.

No. We go through the paperwork on top of other responsibilities going on with our jobs. It's a lot of stress and it takes time. Either way, only one would get hired out of hundreds of applicants. We need to be able to have our time to go through stuff thoroughly without hundreds of people calling us. Please don't act like we are being rude by getting annoyed with calls. At my job when we hire, we have to do our already busy job on top of going through hundreds of applicants, pre-screening, etc.
---
I will change this when I think of something new.
... Copied to Clipboard!
VideoboysaysCube
04/06/17 11:36:32 AM
#43:


Zeus posted...
Honestly, if you don't follow up they might think you're not interested.


Never understood this logic. If I wasn't interested, I wouldn't have applied.
---
This sentence has five words. This sentence has eight words. Only one sentence in this signature is true.
... Copied to Clipboard!
thecolorgreen
04/06/17 11:59:24 AM
#44:


I followed up over 5 times before I finally got a hired 2 months after my interview lol.
---
:wq
... Copied to Clipboard!
Muffinz0rz
04/06/17 12:11:51 PM
#45:


My recent job process took nearly two months (from my response to the linkedin recruiter to receiving a written offer), but it was mainly due to slow processes on their HR end.

Honestly, it depends on who you're dealing with. If you're dealing with some HR grunt, base-level recruiter, then I'd say it's absolutely okay to follow up more than once. It's not in a recruiter's best interest to turn someone away, especially when they're interested enough to follow up more than once. Now, obviously there are other factors, like if your messages are professional, as opposed to "what the fuck is taking so long."

However, if you're dealing with your potential boss, then one follow up is likely enough. At least, until it drags on for nearly a month since you hear from them. I'd say it's okay to ping an email over once every two weeks for a recruiter, or once every 3 weeks to a month for your potential employer.
---
Not changing this sig until Pat Benatar is in Super Smash Bros. (Started 8/31/2010)
BRAVELY DEFAULT: 1075 - 0844 - 9134 + FS: Pumkaboo, Lampent, Dusclops.
... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus
04/06/17 2:40:38 PM
#46:


The_Beta_Male posted...
i even lost my cat while working there


What?

VideoboysaysCube posted...
Zeus posted...
Honestly, if you don't follow up they might think you're not interested.


Never understood this logic. If I wasn't interested, I wouldn't have applied.


Because people who apply to one job tend to apply to others as well and, if they get one of those other jobs, they stop following up because they have new employment. It's just like how a company who hires somebody for a position might not contact you because they already have somebody and they're being dicks. So if you have some guys who are following up and others who aren't, you're probably going to factor that additional communication into the decision because clearly they want the job more.
---
(\/)(\/)|-|
In Zeus We Trust: All Others Pay Cash
... Copied to Clipboard!
DorkLink
04/06/17 2:41:39 PM
#47:


Well now that I still haven't heard back on my follow-up I'm fearing it was a bad idea :(
... Copied to Clipboard!
RCtheWSBC
04/06/17 2:42:34 PM
#48:


Hope you applied for more jobs in the meantime >__>
---
http://i.imgur.com/M489ly5.jpg
the White-Sounding Black Chick
... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus
04/06/17 2:46:27 PM
#49:


DorkLink posted...
Well now that I still haven't heard back on my follow-up I'm fearing it was a bad idea :(


You're no worse off for trying if they aren't getting back to you anyway, considering that's exactly the place in which you were in the first place.
---
(\/)(\/)|-|
In Zeus We Trust: All Others Pay Cash
... Copied to Clipboard!
DorkLink
04/06/17 2:52:12 PM
#50:


RCtheWSBC posted...
Hope you applied for more jobs in the meantime >__>


I haven't really. I know you're supposed to but it sucks. And when you've been rejected as many times as I have, even after you have good interviews, you start to feel like if you don't get the job you're currently interviewing for, then you're not going to get anything else you might apply to. If I ever do get a decent job it's just going to be sheer luck, not some achievement that I feel like I really worked towards. I started looking and applying to a few this week but other than that I've just been mainly waiting around.

Zeus posted...
You're no worse off for trying if they aren't getting back to you anyway, considering that's exactly the place in which you were in the first place.


You'd think so, but I'm sure some companies are shitty enough to not hire you for, heaven forbid, wanting to know the status of your application every once in a while. As has been said by numerous people in this topic, apparently that's annoying.
... Copied to Clipboard!
Topic List
Page List: 1, 2