How 'long' is too long when waiting for a reply for a job interview?

Question

I applied for a job...at a type of food joint and it's been a week...so hence the question...

Answer 1

You should have called two days after dropping off your application. It shows desire and can separate you from the other applicants.

Whenever anyone applies with me, I never call them back. Ever. I make them call me, and never return their first two calls. When I get the third call, that is when I either take the call or return their call. Working for me is a privilege, and I will not hire any slackers who think they are entitled to a job. I want my workers to earn their spot, as do the employees I have. I owe it to my customers and my employees to make sure that they work only with people who want to be there.

Answer 2

I think it's time that you checked. I hope that you have continued to look for other jobs instead of just waiting. While there is really no way around waiting for a potential employer's response, in 2006 they rarely tell you that they have decided against you.

Check with the employer, realize that how they deal with you is a good leading indicator regarding how they will treat you later if you are hired, and whatever you do, keep looking.

Answer 3

normally when i interview, i ask how long it should be before we will wait before we are notified of the position status. if you didn't ask, then i would say you could call after a week to ask what is the status of the position. they still may be interviewing after a week, but i don't see harm in calling to inquire.

Answer 4

I would call the place you applied at and asked if they looked at your application. Places like if you call because it looks like you are interested in the job.

Answer 5

I would call ASAP to check on the progress. Most places will wait for you to call. It shows initiative.