Had 3 interviews, now waiting for 'the call'. I'm a nervous wreck

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#1267142 24-Mar-2015 20:59

I hate being in your position too.

With regards to making contact, if your potential employer hasn't contacted you within their specified timeframe, I highly recommend you contact them instead. If I did not do this with the last job I had, I would not have got the job, ever. The employer lost my application all together. It would have been as if I never existed amongst the other 30 odd candidates.

Good luck!

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#1267165 24-Mar-2015 22:03

I applied to work at Chorus about two and a half years ago (Don't know what I was thinking at the time... I was just between work, so don't bag me).

Only got back to me about 6 months ago...

Needless to say, I did not wait around 2 years for them to decide lol.

True story.

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#1267336 25-Mar-2015 09:47

I will be patient and assume the worst; anything else will be a pleasant surprise. Another interesting opportunity presented itself today so maybe things will work out as the universe intends.

I so believe this!

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#1267363 25-Mar-2015 10:25

NZCrusader: I applied to work at Chorus about two and a half years ago (Don't know what I was thinking at the time... I was just between work, so don't bag me).

Only got back to me about 6 months ago...

Needless to say, I did not wait around 2 years for them to decide lol.

I had a similar experience with another employer a number of years ago. I assumed that someone in HR was doing a clean up, and closing my file in the system resulted in a rejection being automatically emailed.

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#1267366 25-Mar-2015 10:27

NZCrusader: I applied to work at Chorus about two and a half years ago (Don't know what I was thinking at the time... I was just between work, so don't bag me).

Only got back to me about 6 months ago...

Needless to say, I did not wait around 2 years for them to decide lol.

True story.

LOL, Ive had similar :) Applied at a well known computer store, 8 months later wife gets a call at home...

Them : Is Gavin there ?
Wife : Sorry, hes at work.
Them: Oh, we'd like him to come in for an interview
Wife : Hes at work - hes not looking for a new job, he started this one only 6 months ago.
Them : OK, thanks, bye.

Also had the fun of signing up with job agencies, and had nothing come through from them - then the second I advise them Ive picked up a new job, they all start offering me jobs to apply for.

Also had ones where the actual job is nothing like it was advertised (thanks for wasting my time there ASB)

Another (twice actually, years apart) where I got through all the tests and practical things with flying colors and then heard nothing until Ive chased them for a response (hello NZDF) and then get "oh, noone told you ?"

Another where I went through 2 interviews with diff people at the same place, both said exact same thing that I seemed perfect for the role and culture and they'd be keen on seeing me working there - then nothing... job agency finally went back to them and said "You want him or not ?" "Umm... theres something about him we're not sure about" - turns out the agency had sent approx 5 applicants for this same job, and the employer came back and said same thing about each.... the agent I was dealing with let rip at them...

So its a fun environment out there when job hunting, but the right one comes along eventually :)

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#1267404 25-Mar-2015 11:03

I'm doing some hiring at the moment. Sometimes there are delays getting people in. Sometimes getting enough senior people to evaluate things in one room at the same time can take days - even scheduling interviews can be tough with other things having to be moved. Calling them to check probably isn't a wise idea, it won't change their decision and can only influence things negatively - though not much. If you're using a recruitment agent asking them for an update is quite reasonable, they'll have a relationship with the company that will allow those questions more easily.

Sorry to say it, but suspect you're right that you're the second place candidate and they're talking to #1 first. Candidates do fall through for various reasons so don't give up hope.

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#1267428 25-Mar-2015 11:51

Hi MileHighKiwi: Good luck!

As others have said, there are a number of reasons why it can take longer than originally stated to get back to you. In my experience, sometimes it just takes a while to get all the decision makers together and, well, make a decision. If you're not the preferred candidate and they have made an offer to someone else, this will usually involve some to-ing and fro-ing around salary, conditions, etc. which can also take some time. If they work it out then they should call you back and let you know you were unsuccessful - if they don't they aren't worth working for anyway - but if they can't come to an agreement then they might just call you back and offer you the role. But they got you in for three interviews so you must be up there in the rankings - they'll usually rule you out pretty quickly if they don't want you!

If it really is your dream job, surely it's worth waiting another day or two for.

My tale (maybe there should be a new thread for interview horror stories?): I was laid off by one of the big banks and was out of work for over seven months, during which time I had a number of interviews. I walked out of one feeling it had gone really well and got a call from the hiring manager within 15 minutes: "You interviewed very strongly and are our preferred candidate; could you come back next week to meet with a group of managers who would be your stakeholders?" I did this, and again thought it went well. Another call back that afternoon: "You're an excellent fit for the role, the managers liked what they saw, you're still the preferred candidate; now we just have to go to an executive committee and get approval to hire someone to fill the position." WTF?! Don't you do that before you advertise the role and interview half a dozen people (at least one of them more than once)? Another week goes by: "Sorry, we're not allowed to hire anyone. We're sorry. We really wanted you..." Devastated. To add insult to injury, about nine months later (I've reinvented myself and am happily working in a whole new field) I get another call: "We still don't have a job for you, but could you come in and do a presentation to show our executive group what there is to gain by hiring someone with the right skills/experience in the field instead of just dividing the role up across a number of existing non-specialists?" Yeah, nah.

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#1267564 25-Mar-2015 13:44

@ OP

If the business does not reply to you promptly, don't stress.

You know your value and if they don't, then look to a place that will.
Remember, there will always be something else better out there.

I myself wouldn't wait forever. In fact I would be applying for jobs constantly until I actually had an offer in front of me to accept.

Hope this feedback is received well, as its only provided with good intentions. :)

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#1267592 25-Mar-2015 13:53

andrew027: Hi MileHighKiwi: Good luck!

As others have said, there are a number of reasons why it can take longer than originally stated to get back to you. In my experience, sometimes it just takes a while to get all the decision makers together and, well, make a decision. If you're not the preferred candidate and they have made an offer to someone else, this will usually involve some to-ing and fro-ing around salary, conditions, etc. which can also take some time. If they work it out then they should call you back and let you know you were unsuccessful - if they don't they aren't worth working for anyway - but if they can't come to an agreement then they might just call you back and offer you the role. But they got you in for three interviews so you must be up there in the rankings - they'll usually rule you out pretty quickly if they don't want you!

If it really is your dream job, surely it's worth waiting another day or two for.

My tale (maybe there should be a new thread for interview horror stories?): I was laid off by one of the big banks and was out of work for over seven months, during which time I had a number of interviews. I walked out of one feeling it had gone really well and got a call from the hiring manager within 15 minutes: "You interviewed very strongly and are our preferred candidate; could you come back next week to meet with a group of managers who would be your stakeholders?" I did this, and again thought it went well. Another call back that afternoon: "You're an excellent fit for the role, the managers liked what they saw, you're still the preferred candidate; now we just have to go to an executive committee and get approval to hire someone to fill the position." WTF?! Don't you do that before you advertise the role and interview half a dozen people (at least one of them more than once)? Another week goes by: "Sorry, we're not allowed to hire anyone. We're sorry. We really wanted you..." Devastated. To add insult to injury, about nine months later (I've reinvented myself and am happily working in a whole new field) I get another call: "We still don't have a job for you, but could you come in and do a presentation to show our executive group what there is to gain by hiring someone with the right skills/experience in the field instead of just dividing the role up across a number of existing non-specialists?" Yeah, nah.

Thanks! I'm being patient and trying not to think about it; it is what it is. Wow, that's a terrible experience. I had something similar happen where I interviewed, was told about a week later that they had decided not to recruit anyone. About 3 months go by and I get a random email asking for some advice regarding setting up Google Adwords. I replied suggesting someone who might be able to help. Another month goes by and I get an email asking if I would like to manage their Adwords 'on the side'. I didn't reply.

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#1272636 28-Mar-2015 23:43

Well, I had even more "interesting" experience.

I went through two interviews in a company and their HR told me I was good and they were happy about me and his (HR) was going to check my references etc etc.

And they DID check my refs(!) and then I was told that some manager went on holiday (it was NY time) and then his top manager went on holiday etc etc etc... so I think TWO MONTHS later I got automatic email from them saying that standard rubbish like "thank you but you've failed"

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#1272655 29-Mar-2015 00:32

So, MileHighKiwi... did you hear back from them?

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#1273177 30-Mar-2015 09:05

Brumfondl: So, MileHighKiwi... did you hear back from them?

Yes, on Thursday they called and unfortunately I didn't get it, I was pipped at the post and came 'a close second'. Ah well, I gave it a good shot.

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#1273228 30-Mar-2015 10:14

MileHighKiwi:
Brumfondl: So, MileHighKiwi... did you hear back from them?

Yes, on Thursday they called and unfortunately I didn't get it, I was pipped at the post and came 'a close second'. Ah well, I gave it a good shot.

Unlucky. Don't get too down about it though!

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#1273255 30-Mar-2015 10:54

MileHighKiwi:
Brumfondl: So, MileHighKiwi... did you hear back from them?

Yes, on Thursday they called and unfortunately I didn't get it, I was pipped at the post and came 'a close second'. Ah well, I gave it a good shot.

If you don't mind me asking, what was the job? Interested as you referred to it as your dream job earlier :)

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#1278813 8-Apr-2015 09:42

MileHighKiwi:
Brumfondl: So, MileHighKiwi... did you hear back from them?

Yes, on Thursday they called and unfortunately I didn't get it, I was pipped at the post and came 'a close second'. Ah well, I gave it a good shot.

If you made it that far, you should be stoked..
It means you have something good to offer and it's now their loss..
Job market is crap at the moment, but keep going because there's work out there..

What do you do?
Maybe some of us might be able to help?

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