I applied for an engineering internship (paid) about a month ago. The deadline for applying was three weeks ago, and I haven't heard from them.... Is that normal, or did I just not get the job?
2006-11-29 09:00:02 · 10 answers · asked by Wocka wocka 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Sometimes those engineering firms can take a while (I used to work at one)...follow up with a letter or email in a week or two if you don't hear anything..
Good luck! Lynn
2006-11-29 09:01:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just as it is polite for candidates to follow up with potential employers, potential employers should follow up with candidates. However, especially since the use of email and job sites for job application, a candidate contacting a potential employer is now sometimes considered rude, and sometimes the employer doesn't have the time/courtesy to reply to declined candidates.
I would suggest a follow up email or call inquiring politely about the status of the internship. Always make sure to be courteous as you will have gained a contact that might want to hire you later!
2006-11-29 10:01:30 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well there is a chance that they are still trying to make the decision on who gets the job. It wouldn't hurt for you to call the person responsible for hiring and tell them that you just wanted to follow up on the status of your application. I am a human resources manager and I get calls like that alot. It sort of tells me that the applicant is sincere and very interested in the job. Ask about their deadline for filling the position. Good Luck to you.
2006-11-29 09:04:45 · answer #3 · answered by I know, I know!!!! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be patient. Sometimes things happen and they dont call for awhile and other times it does mean you dont have the job. BUT alot of times if you dont get the job some places but your application in files so if they need some one usually within the next few months then they'll call you.
2006-11-29 09:45:41 · answer #4 · answered by feliciatyner4706 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go ahead and give them a follow up call so they know you are still interested. They should be completing the interviews soon.
2006-11-29 09:08:26 · answer #5 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send them a follow up call,E-Mail and letter thanking them for taking the time to speak with you and giving you the opportunity to interview with them.Also say that they can feel free to contact you with additional questions.
2006-11-29 09:03:52 · answer #6 · answered by gibbyguys 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't count it out. I'd make a call and see what their time frame is for deciding.
2006-11-29 09:02:09 · answer #7 · answered by Papa John 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try calling. out of a stack of 50 you want your app. on the top.
2006-11-29 09:02:34 · answer #8 · answered by Das ist mein fluch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you do a follow up call?
2006-11-29 09:01:40 · answer #9 · answered by brenda4ever 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do a follow up call/ e-mial so that they know you are really interested.
2006-11-29 09:03:55 · answer #10 · answered by jp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋