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Wendy
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We should you call an employer?
How long should you wait after an interview
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Laurie Pritchard, Ed. S., M.A.T.
Executive Trainer, Rocket Mortgage
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Laurie’s Answer
A lot of times the employer will give you a timeline of when they plan to make a hiring decision in the interview. You can mark your calendar for the time they gave you and then call if that time passes without any contact. Some companies unfortunately do not inform a candidate that they did not get the job.
A bit of advice, it's a nice touch to send a thank you note (either paper or via email) after your interview. Even if you don't get the job, your name will be remembered for future openings. Plus it's just good manners! Good luck to you!
A bit of advice, it's a nice touch to send a thank you note (either paper or via email) after your interview. Even if you don't get the job, your name will be remembered for future openings. Plus it's just good manners! Good luck to you!
Rekha Parthasarathy
Public Relations -- Media -- Communications
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Rekha’s Answer
Hi Wendy-
The wait time after an interview certainly varies with company. I usually end my interview call with questions such as:
1) what is your timeline for hiring someone for this role?
2) what are your next steps in the process?
3) what's a rough timeline for me to expect to hear back from you?
4) [If they say 2-3 weeks, then I would ask] If I don't hear back from you by then, are you fine if I called or emailed you at that time?
And they usually respond to #3 by saying, "Sure. I'd prefer if you [emailed / called] me." Also, Laurie's answer above lists a great reminder -- always send a "thank you" note to the interviewer shortly after the interview. This helps make an impression.
Good luck!
The wait time after an interview certainly varies with company. I usually end my interview call with questions such as:
1) what is your timeline for hiring someone for this role?
2) what are your next steps in the process?
3) what's a rough timeline for me to expect to hear back from you?
4) [If they say 2-3 weeks, then I would ask] If I don't hear back from you by then, are you fine if I called or emailed you at that time?
And they usually respond to #3 by saying, "Sure. I'd prefer if you [emailed / called] me." Also, Laurie's answer above lists a great reminder -- always send a "thank you" note to the interviewer shortly after the interview. This helps make an impression.
Good luck!
Kyra Boyd
Training Coordinator (Admin)
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Warren, Michigan
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Kyra’s Answer
Hey Wendy!
Most times employers will let you know when they anticipate on giving you a call back! However if you have not heard from them after the fact, most certainly follow up with an email. One thing I do like to do is after an interview send over a thank you email for the time and the opportunity. Employers really like to see that extra piece of thoughtfulness as it shows how serious you are in working with them. If you send an email and still receive no follow up or call back, take that as a sign and besides, you wouldn't want to work with a company who cannot even provide communication to their applicants of being accepted or denied.
Most times employers will let you know when they anticipate on giving you a call back! However if you have not heard from them after the fact, most certainly follow up with an email. One thing I do like to do is after an interview send over a thank you email for the time and the opportunity. Employers really like to see that extra piece of thoughtfulness as it shows how serious you are in working with them. If you send an email and still receive no follow up or call back, take that as a sign and besides, you wouldn't want to work with a company who cannot even provide communication to their applicants of being accepted or denied.
Daniel Maynes
Credit Manager
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Dallas, Texas
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Daniel’s Answer
Hi Wendy!
As a general rule of thumb I would give an employer a week to decide. It really depends on the size of a company. At a smaller company I was offered a job the very next day after an interview. At a larger company it took the company almost a month to get back to me and by that time I already took another job.
If you are still interested in the job after the interview I would email/call the HR recruiter and let them know you are still interested in the position. Hope this helps and good luck on getting the job!
As a general rule of thumb I would give an employer a week to decide. It really depends on the size of a company. At a smaller company I was offered a job the very next day after an interview. At a larger company it took the company almost a month to get back to me and by that time I already took another job.
If you are still interested in the job after the interview I would email/call the HR recruiter and let them know you are still interested in the position. Hope this helps and good luck on getting the job!