The guy at the end gave me his business card but he also said good luck.
I ased him what the best part of the job was and he said "it pays pretty well."
2006-11-02 09:14:38 · 14 answers · asked by Doclkk 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
You should follow up your interview with a thank you letter via typed or print font. It's a polite way to follow up your interview and to let you know you're considering the job offer. Otherwise, they would give you a call to let you know yes or no. There's no other way to find out, then to wait to call them, if you don't hear from them in a time alloted they gave you, (usually a week or less.) Good luck.
2006-11-02 09:17:32 · answer #1 · answered by Kristen H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I interviewed for a job I already had. I'd been a temp. for 3 months. I aced that interview. I know I did. I didn't get the job. Yes I showed up and did a good job. I'm better than most at what I do. I think it was an age factor. You never know what they're thinking or what motivates them to hire somebody. Don't worry about the good luck comment. Maybe he meant good luck I hope you get the job. He can't tell you the job is yours until he interviews everyone. Maybe you were the best one yet and if nobody aces you out the job is yours. But continue looking and doing interviews. If someone else hires you before that guy calls you back. It's his loss.
2006-11-02 17:24:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's good he gave you his card. At least it wasn't a "don't call us, we'll call you" moment.
The good luck could simply mean that there are people above him who will be reviwing your resume and conducting second or third interviews.
I'd be worried about the best part of the job being the salary though. While it seems nice now, it may not be very interesting or fun. If this is your career, watch out. If it's just a job, it probably doesn't matter as much.
If you want the job, call him in 2 or 3 days. Say "I was just calling to follow-up and touch base with you regarding the position." Saying this has always worked for me.
2006-11-02 17:21:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mmmm. That's kind of a strange answer to give a potential employee-the best part of the job is it pays well? So does building water towers, but it's also unbelievably dangerous. It sounds like it may not be a great place to be employed, even if the interview did go well.
I'm guessing that since he gave you his business card, he'll be expecting a followup phone call from you to see if he's made a decision. If you want the job, call him within a few days of the interview.
2006-11-02 17:17:46 · answer #4 · answered by SuzeY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A positive sign is if the interview lasts a lot longer than usual - and if you end up talking fairly informally.
My first job interview ended up with us chatting about flying light aircraft and HIS hobbies and interests. I got the job.
A short formal interview that ends with "good luck" usually means you need to be keeping other options open for a while.
2006-11-02 17:25:33 · answer #5 · answered by Mark T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ughh, I never ever send 'thank you' letters. Can you say suck up? I think the practice of the interview and resume and all the rest is stupid enough as it is. Plus, whats the point of sending them a stupid letter if they dont pick you you'll feel more like writing a hateful letter than a thank you for your time letter which you'd regret sending. Anyways, thats my rant - but in the interview itself - you can usually tell by their body language and the way they respond to your questions. A big tip that Ive found almost always works- if they at any point bring up any personal information about themselves - hint you're talking about your last job and they go oh yeah my sister does that and on and on -you've hit them where you want them and they usually pick you.
2006-11-02 17:25:09 · answer #6 · answered by radiancia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you actually land the job. The small talk after the interview is just standard jibberish they tell every applicant.
2006-11-02 17:17:22 · answer #7 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he said good luck your chances are slim. but he is interested in you or he would not have given you his card. keep looking it is an open job market
2006-11-02 17:16:11 · answer #8 · answered by brokerman74067 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a good sign is if you get the job. i think it's weird he gave you his card. you should always call and be like "hey, remember be? i still want that job." it works.
2006-11-02 17:16:49 · answer #9 · answered by Becca R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you know if the hire you. If someone tells you "good luck" at the end of an interview....I would be doubtfull that you get it.
2006-11-02 17:15:44 · answer #10 · answered by Amanda SSS 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋