They still havnt called me back, like they said they would. does this mean I screwed up and they will never call me?
2006-07-06 17:40:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
There is no reason you should not keep looking for other opportunities, even if the company you are talking about here has not given you the brush-off. Landing a resume on the right desk is a lot like fishing, and you won't catch anything if your pole is not in the water.
The thing to remember, also, is that although lots of people believe they are lucky to find a job, in fact it is YOU doing potential future employers a favor by choosing them to spend upwards of eight hours a day -- of your one and only life -- helping them to make money. You are selling off your freedom to do anything else in the world by choosing this path, and keep in mind they would not be trying to fill a position if what you might do was not making them MORE money than what they are paying you.
Your end of the business relationship, then, is to do what they ask you to to the best of your ability. Just make sure that you are not getting taken advantage of, and that you can find fulfillment and satisfaction in the work you participate in. If you treat yourself with any less respect than that, you'll find it far too easy to choose an employer who does not treat you with that sort of respect either.
If this company is giving you the brush-off and not calling you back after somebody (lied, perhaps?) said they would, does that denote the sort of respect you should be aiming for? What would you think if you went on a first date and then afterwards your date didn't call you back for a week? You might have second thoughts about where that relationship was going, too.
2006-07-06 17:59:15 · answer #1 · answered by alasociorum 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on where you're trying to get a job, most commercial places, like restaurants and shopping malls have a catalog system that will save your application for up to 3 months. So if they don't call you by the end of the week then you can reapply, but don't worry, if they do need you they'll call you.
For a larger place, or some place that requests a resume, if they haven't called you by the end of the week wait 'til Monday, they didn't run employment of the 4th of July. If they still haven't called then you should call them. Don't be rude or abrasive, just ask why, they should give you a relevant reason.
Good luck on your job search!!
2006-07-07 00:46:09 · answer #2 · answered by kate r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. It depends on the business/management. Some places, like some retail stores for example, get several applications a day and only have certain days they call applicants back and may do it in order of received applications. It's also fine to call yourself to check on the status of it to find out if they found someone else for the position or if there are other circumstances for them not calling back. Good luck!
2006-07-07 00:49:57 · answer #3 · answered by ☆Tha Blaxican ☆ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait a week. Call and ask to the person in charge and then ask on the status of your application. Be assertive, personable and confident. If they say the position is filled, don't get discouraged! You probably didn't 'screw up' they were just looking for different experience or something along those lines. Make your resume professional looking, even if you don't have much on it, and just start passing it out!
Good luck!
2006-07-07 00:46:56 · answer #4 · answered by Karma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i take my time when hiring. first put out the ad, get calls, get back applications, it may take me a week or even two to go through applications. then set up interviews, do the interviews, make a decision and then hire. sometimes it can take up to a month.
alot will depend on the job and what the company is looking for. it doesn't hurt to call after a week and a half or even two weeks
2006-07-07 00:47:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the job search usually takes two weeks after you turn it in. just fill out as many applications as you can. take the first job that you get. when you have a job, fill out the two best jobs that are open each week. trade your job when the opportunity arises.
2006-07-07 00:46:20 · answer #6 · answered by cmbkcfan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how well the organization is run. The person who's supposed to make a final decision could be on vacation or something.
2006-07-07 00:43:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
be assertive, call them and ask if the position is still open.
2006-07-07 00:42:47 · answer #8 · answered by serenitynow 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋