Is it ever okay to call a job after you interviewed to see if you got the job?

Question

I interviewed for two jobs and I am waiting for the call. he said he would call this week. If he does not can I still call and see what happened. Also, The other job said they would tell me before the 18th of August and I interviewed last Monday. Is that a long time? The job was not posted so there are no dates or anything like that. Now what if the first job calls and I really want job number 2 can I call and check whats the status on their decision? Or no?

I thought I should add that I did send a thank you card the same day I interviewed so it would arrive the next day. My interviews were last Monday and Tuesday so I guess I will do follow up calls on Friday or Monday. Give them a good week.

Answer 1

You should check in two to five working days after every interview. Ask if there were any follow up questions they had. If they say they filled the position, you can ask about the kinds of things that would have strengthened your interview.

You should be waiting on ten jobs, not just two. I found that even during a tough recession ten solid interviews almost always yield one job.

I dont know if you are a christian, but I found that praying first that God would open the doors he has prepared for you, and close the doors that are dangerous or not the best also works very well. God is the best employment agency. That doesnt mean you dont pound the sidewalk, or work hard, but you ask him first and search using his principles. It worked for me.

Answer 2

I agree with the other answers: call back within the week of the interview.

Most people don't write to the hiring manager - writing skills seem to have fallen by the wayside in this day and age. Write a brief 1 or 2 paragraph letter to each person on the interview team (yeah, its 39 cents postage and an envelope, but if you get the job, it's worth it.)

Thank them for their time, tell them you are still interested in the job, and you found your discussion interesting and informative. Mention something personal in the paragraph about the interview so the letter doesn't sound like a canned message.

Email is the next best solution - it's less personal, but 90% of interview candidates don't follow up with anything written.

A phone call is the most personal. You can be brief - you appreciated the interview, you are still very interested in the job opportunity, and you are following up to see if they have any further questions about you and your background. And finally, yes, you want to know what are the next steps in their decision process. When are they making the decision? Are they still interviewing? If they decline to make you an offer, ask what were the factors why another candidate was hired? And ask them to keep your resume on file.

If you were the #2 candidate, and the #1 person rejects the job offer (or quits in 1-3 months) you might have a second chance. So stay in touch if they choose another candidate and you like the company.

Good luck in your job search.

Answer 3

Which question do you want answered most?? haha...
Okay, first, I think it's perfectly okay to call them after the interview, like the next day or next couple days, IF you really want the job. I have done that before. Just call them back, or send an email, telling them that you really enjoyed the interview and that you are impressed with the company and you're excited for the opportunity to work with them. They will appreciate hearing all that good stuff. BTW, I did get the job where I called them back the next day.

As for the time it takes to let you know your status, that all depends on how big the company is, how many people they are interviewing, how urgent they are in need to fill a position, so it's really hard to say. But I would say, don't wait for them. And if you really want that job, but you feel they're making you wait too long, then it's okay to call them back to ask them how much longer you should wait. Basically, it's okay to call them back to ask anything that's on your mind. But make sure to prepare yourself so you can speak eloquently, because you're still trying to impress them. I would jot down your thoughts before making the call. Also, prepare to answer questions they might throw at you, very possibly questions regarding pays.

Hope that helps. Good luck.

Answer 4

You can call, but I would wait until you know the definitive cut-off, as in the 18th of August for the other job. If you want to take Job
#1, do so. If Job 2 calls and offers you the position, then really, you can take it... you are an employee at will. However, I would suggest you give as much notice to Job #1 as possible, as it is only professional.

Answer 5

If somebody doesn't call you when they say they will, it's certainly fair to give them a call. It might mean they've hired someone else, but might just mean the interviewing is going slower than they expected.

For the interviewer who said they'd tell you by August 18, it sounds like a long time but maybe they have a lot of people to interview and you were one of the first, maybe someone in the decision process will be on a 2-week vacation.... lots of possible reasons.

If you get an offer from one company but prefer another company who hasn't yet gotten back to you, definitely call the second company and tell them you have another offer, you'd prefer to work for them, is there any chance of an answer by xxxx (whenever you have to give your answer to the first company). When I interview somebody and really like them for the job, but know it'll be awhile before a decision is made, I tell them that if they get an offer somewhere else before they hear from me, please call and let me know - I do this just to deal with that specific situation.

Answer 6

It is more than appropriate, it is vital; employers like to see that you have gumption; calling after an interview at a job you really want will only help you get it; if you are qualified, you will not lose a job over being persistent. Good luck!

Answer 7

It's admirable to follow up on a job interview. That shows that you actually care about getting a job.

If an employer knows that you care enough to follow up, that's a good indicator that you'll do it when or if you work there, too.

It NEVER hurts to follow up on an interview.

Answer 8

Yes you can. Especially when you're deciding between multiple jobs. They understand this. Besides, aggressiveness is a nice quality in an employee. Just make sure you know the line between aggressiveness and stalking.

Answer 9

I'd call and just tell them you were wondering the staus of the job placement.

Answer 10

they normally wont tell you anyway and may hold against you for bothering them.take the first job offered. apply for more jobs.