Okay, I applied for a job back in mid-June. I have since had FOUR interviews (3 by phone, one in person) for the job. 3 weeks ago the HR lady told me I was the prime candidate and pretty much led me to believe I'd get the job pending the background check. The background check took a little more than TWO weeks and was just completed yesterday afternoon, but I still haven't had an offer. I emailed the HR lady today to make sure everything was fine w/my background check, and she said it was. So we're going on a 2 month long process now, and still no offer. Is this typical in CORPORATE America? I thought private industry was supposed to be faster than government.
2006-08-08 13:11:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
The speed of the process is directly related to the size of the company and the level of need. I waited a week for one job and five months for another, both for a corporation with more than 20,000 employees. Due to the immediate need, they hired me directly. Of course, if you have super stellar interview skills, you can sometimes skip some the red tape and speed up the process, though this is not typical.
2006-08-08 13:18:07 · answer #1 · answered by Joel D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it at an extreme level yet? I don't think so but are they probably dragging it out a little or taking every necessary "precaution" involved in the hiring process? I'd say yes...I had to hire an intern to work under me this summer and from the time I got this individual's resume, waited a week for any additional resumes, reviewed all the resumes, met with him for an initial interview and then a second and third before making the recommendation to my boss, who approved and then for a "final" interview in which I basically told him I got the job with out giving him wage numbers, a background check and then an offer, it took a little less 2 months from resume to start date. Beyond 2.5 months though, I'd approve of looking for another job and if nothing else, use it as leverage. Polite tell the person who interview you, "I've been asked to interview for another job that I applied for around the same time as I did this job, I would appreciate if you would give me a decision relatively soon." Making an inquire like this, is within your "limitations" and shouldn't effect the hiring party's decision at all. They have a level of curtesy that they should uphold just as much as you do in being prompt to interviews etc. Time without a job is likely time without an income for most people and if the company does not realize that, then they are out of touch with their prospective employee base. Good luck.
2006-08-08 20:33:34 · answer #2 · answered by dshcpa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can happen. Maybe somebody who has to sign off on it is on vacation right now. And if you were early among the people being interviewed, that might have taken quite awhile to interview everybody. From what they're telling you, sounds like you're in good shape for getting the job.
2006-08-08 20:17:41 · answer #3 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They love to make you wait. Most of these places really don't NEED you but rather want you so there is no rush to hiring you. It's normal if you ask me.
2006-08-08 20:16:13 · answer #4 · answered by whos_tat_grl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea it does take a long time...relax..
2006-08-08 20:16:35 · answer #5 · answered by mayigniteunderpressure 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very possible to take this long.
2006-08-08 20:16:47 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's normal. Relax.
2006-08-08 20:14:39 · answer #7 · answered by dt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋