I was interviewed for a position in grade k back in May. She told me that they was going to contact me. Later in the month I called back and she told me that she will call after June 1. It is now June 13 and I still havent heard nothing. Do you think that I should call again. I dont want to feel as though I am pressuring her to hire me. What to do?
2006-06-13 07:43:24 · 22 answers · asked by smokewithmeplease 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Yes. call. Expressing interest for a position only shows the employer that you are committed to your chosen field. Just ask them if they were interviewing anybody else and when they were finishing up their rounds of interviews.
2006-06-13 07:46:40 · answer #1 · answered by bPodesta1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, call back. The same thing happened to me and I waited and never heard from the school again. The second time around I waited a week after they were to contact me, thanked the person for taking the time to interview me and if a decision would be made soon. If you sit around waiting for this one school, you may miss a better opportunity at another school. You're not pressuring her to hire you, it's more of her treating you like a person to get an answer that was verbally promised to you whether you got the job or not. It's the least she could do.
2006-06-13 08:18:33 · answer #2 · answered by mumms_ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you really really want the job? If you do, let her know how much you want it and don't hesitate to call for a status. The only thing not to do is bring up that she promised to call you and did not! That will put her on the defensive and give you little chance of getting the position.
Don't be to concerned that you have not heard back. It is the end of the school year and I am sure there is a ton of administrative and school functions taking up most of her time.
I have been hiring professionals and executives for years and never once minded someone calling for a status. It often resulted in their application rising to the top of the stack but it did not necessarily result in them getting the position. Only the best and most qualified were ever considered for hire but if you are equal with another top candidate you have already developed rapport with her and that gives you a much better chance of getting the job.
Best of luck!
2006-06-13 08:08:32 · answer #3 · answered by David E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, when you call the school I hope that your grammar and syntax are better than they seem in your question here. Not to be rude, but if they're not, that could be what's preventing the school from calling you.
Secondly, it is the end of the school year--schools get tied up in end of the year stuff--tying up loose ends, figuring out what to do w/failing students, getting grades in, parent phone calls, etc. It doesn't hurt to call, but don't expect to hear anything right away because June is a crazy month for schools.
But, if you really want this job, and it seems that they really want you, calling can't hurt. When I applied for my job, I was told I'd hear back in April, by mid-April, I contacted the school. I found out they had a budget crunch and would get back to me in the next week. I heard from them that day. So, like I said, it can't hurt. Just realize what time of year it is!
2006-06-13 14:27:00 · answer #4 · answered by ms. teacher ft 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call. There is a lot going on in the principal's office this time of year with closing out last year's budget and working on the next one then dealing with teachers changing assignments or schools and parents getting records for children who are leaving the school or district. Just call and express your interest in the position again and remember if that position is filled...you never know when another one comes open and the principal may remember you because you did call her.
2006-06-13 07:52:42 · answer #5 · answered by Library Eyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call the principal and ask what the status of the position is. As a teacher, you have limited time to secure a contracted position for next year. If you are polite, you really have nothing to lose. At least you will know where you stand with this particular school. Good luck!
2006-06-13 09:34:29 · answer #6 · answered by Elise 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would contact her...
You could always send a "belated Thank-you note" or make another "Thank-you-call"
Just thank her again, for taking the time to interview you and tell her how much you appreciated the opportunity to talk to her Write or tell them, that you are still very much interested in the position and are wondering if it has been filled already.
If you are a little "antsy" waiting for her call - Let her know! Emphasize (again?), how much you would like to work at this particular school and how well you would fit in.
Bear in mind, with summer vacation coming up, school admin. has a lot of things to do. She may just not have gotten around to calling you!
Good Luck. Let me know how it turns out.
2006-06-13 07:55:14 · answer #7 · answered by Martina S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should try calling back, but wait another week. If you have not yet heard from her in the next week, try calling her to find out the status of the hiring. So this way they will know you care about getting this job.
2006-06-13 07:51:28 · answer #8 · answered by patty20 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, showing interest will never hurt you. If they interviewed a lot of people calling may remind them who you are and move you to the top of the list. Go ahead and call!
2006-06-13 11:12:05 · answer #9 · answered by i teach 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you should read what you wrote here. if you talk like this, i wouldn't want you to teach my children. "She told me that they WAS going to contact me." and "It is now June 13 and I still HAVENT heard NOTHING." but yes, you should always call back if they do not call when you were told they would.
2006-06-13 07:48:17 · answer #10 · answered by Doug K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋