Employers have a lot of nerve?

Question

I interviewed last week for a writing position with a company. I was there for almost 3 hours. I took two tests, and interviewed with 3 individuals. Then the final part of the interview was a take home writing assignment. I was given a week to complete the assignment, but to show them how much I wanted the job, I had it to them in 3 days. Earlier this week, I saw that the position was re-posted on the internet. Obviously this does not bode well, so I called to reinterate my interest. I left a message that went unreturned. I followed up with an email two days ago thanking them once more (I had already thanked all 3 the day after the interview) and to ask when they expected to make a decision. That too went unreturned. Obviously I realize I am out of the running, but considering employers make us job seekers jump through hoops, I feel that I at least deserved a response to my email. If I didn't get the job tell me, and let me know what I could do better for the next interview.

Answer 1

Here's my opinion:

You're right, you're certainly entitled to hear back from them in a reasonable amount of time. I think it shows that they have little class...which you should view as a good thing, because that's not a company that you want to work for.

That being said, the world is a small place. I had a similar situation about 7 years ago, and I didn't make a fuss about it. I just let it go, because I didn't want to burn any bridges. So hard as it may be, be the bigger person and move on...it's all for the best in the end :-)

Answer 2

Over the years I have had many, many interviews. I have only gotten 2 letters letting me know that the position had gone to someone else.

The vast majority of employers will not follow up after an interview unless they want another interview or wish to make you an offer. The vast majority of hiring managers do not wish to be flooded with e-mails and phone calls from applicants.

That is the reality of job hunting.

Answer 3

It sounds like you did everything right. I've been looking for work too and I find that it's rare that I get called unless it's positive news. Each interview is a learning experience. I try to analyze each one as to the pluses and minuses. If you're dealing with an executive search person should be helping you with follow-up and advise. In general, though, I find, like you, that it's a "buyer's market" and they're quite insensitive to applicants.

Answer 4

totally agree, I had gone in for an interview at an insurance company, they also required a test. Though they were more conciderate, they sent me a thank you letter for applying and stated that out of roughly 200 applicants I was in the top 3 but they felt someone else had more experience, and was hired. I thought the letter was very kind.

Answer 5

I think that is one of the more unprofessional things to do, not informing a candidate as to what their status is after an interview. I think people are so scared to give someone bad news that they just ignore you and hope you get the message.

I would move on, a company that handles people in this way is probably not somewhere you want to work.

Answer 6

I agree and sometimes these big companies feel that they do not have to let you know anything and because of that it will give you a big hint as to how they operate and how they treat their employees. So do not get upset, they are actually doing you a favor because they obviously can not see a good employee when they see one and would you want to work for a company that just don't give a ****?

Answer 7

your right. employers think its no big deal when they dont respond. they think we will just move on.
but its not true. a lot of us wait for a certain employer to call us back becus we liked it there.
but i guess we cant change their ways.
make sure yo continue to interview up until the moment someone calls you back for an opportunity you want to take.
good luck.

Answer 8

Just forget about it and move on! Its not worth it to mull over a bad experience.

Answer 9

Can't argue with that. Not "every" employer is that inconsiderate.
I doubt that any will "critique" an interviewee".