2006-06-29 13:17:50 · 17 answers · asked by Mark 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
exactly what it says. don't read too much into it. it means that they have more applicants to consider before they hire someone.
2006-06-29 13:21:04 · answer #1 · answered by Aemilia753 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That really depends. I have been an employer as well as an employee so have aproached this from all sides. You can sometimes get a feel as to the meaning of this statement by how your interview went. But it depends on the type of job and the company.
A service station attendant or a fast food cook shouldn't anticipate a long wait usually, because the company needs the vacancy filled right now, on the otherhand if it's an executive position or a position for a bank or a State or Federal position they might even have a series of interviews, the first screens out the average candidates than a second to pick out top choices and finally a third interview to select from the top candidates, and the interviews might be in fact probably will be with different interviewers.
If I've set up interviews with a number of candidates I will give everyone the opportunity even if I in my mind have a good idea I want to hire you. You should still do your follow-up immediately send a thank you note to the employer for his/her time. When you are told they will get back to you be sure to ask when they anticipate the interview process will be finished. If you haven't heard anything at the end of that time make a quick call and politely ask if the candidate to fill the position has been selected. If it isn't you, don't be discouraged. Make sure the company is aware that should another position come up you would like to apply. Who knows maybe you were the first runner up and very soon you will fill a position that just comes up unexpectedly. Network with others looking for work and encourage one another and keep interviewing just like the company your applying with who knows you might find a better fit behind the next door.
2006-06-29 14:08:59 · answer #2 · answered by Man of the maze! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me give you some personal experience from the other side of the desk.
When we'd post a job in the paper... depending on how the economy was going (and the job)... we'd get 30-200 + resumes. About half would immediately go to the discard pile for being horribly under or over qualified. After another cut or two on the maybe side... we'd select five or so and set them up for interviews.
After talking to all five, we'd pick the best one and make them an offer. (If none qualified, we'd go back to our stack). We wouldn't call back the rest until the offer was accepted... you never know what's going to happen... and if you did end up offering the second person a job, they'd never know it. We'd always call the ones we didn't hire to thank them for coming in and let them know they didn't get the job.
What I'm telling you is that almost nobody, based on one interview, is going to ask you if you can start right away. If you haven't heard from them in a couple of weeks, its probably ok to call and express your continued interest, and ask what the timeline is.
2006-06-29 13:29:59 · answer #3 · answered by Nobody 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually means you didn't get the job, although it depends on what type of employer you're interviewing with. If it's a City/State/County employer they are required to follow specific guidelines to hire. If its a private company, they have the freedom to hire you on the spot if they want. Of course, if their first choice declines their offer, you're back in the running!
2006-06-29 13:22:53 · answer #4 · answered by SkulleryMaid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are considering other people and may get back to you. If they have other interviews scheduled then they usually say that otherwise they were not that interested and they will wait to see what else they get. Most jobs I applied for usually told me right away they liked me but that they had other interviews scheduled and would get back to me and they always called me.
2006-06-29 13:21:18 · answer #5 · answered by moved 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It either means they just wanted you to leave, and have no intention of hiring you, or that they really do have more interviews, and will choose the best when they've seen everybody.
I had that said to me once, and I actually got the job!!
2006-06-29 13:23:45 · answer #6 · answered by deb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that they will conduct more interview and then decide who is best qualified.
2006-06-29 13:21:27 · answer #7 · answered by starting over 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They didn't say they'll call you back for a second interview. It's their way of telling you in job-ese that they don't have the balls to tell you that you're not getting the job.
Really. Sorry to have to be the one to spill it to ya.
2006-06-29 13:21:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your first impression to the employer was not good enough.I have been hired for jobs on the spot when I was young.Do your homework on the company before you apply and tell them about there product or business ,they will be impressed and probably hire you-good-luck!
2006-06-29 13:25:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are obligated to see who else is out there, it doesnt mean that they arent interested. They need to know that they hired the most qualified person for the job.
2006-06-29 13:24:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means you have applied for a job, and they aren't ruling you out. Follow up within two weeks maximum if you don't hear from them.
2006-06-29 13:22:11 · answer #11 · answered by © 2007. Sammy Z. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋