I interview for a position with a top notch company last week. I recieved a message on my phone yesterday from the interviewer. So I went in got my notepad and kindly return the call back...knowing that I was probaly going to get information for the second interview.....but I was WRONG!!!lol......she call to tell me that I did not get the position and they will continue looking at other canidates. NOw that was a shocker a phone call....never happen to me before...has this happen to anyone??? Is it common courtesy....I would have just wanted an email or letter......what do you think?
2007-06-29 03:10:48 · 6 answers · asked by ready 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
yep..your write most of the time you dont even get an email or letter...well maybe 6 months later...lol! I guess I just had mixed fillings but not bad.
2007-06-29 03:33:34 · update #1
opps...right...sorry about the spelling
2007-06-29 03:34:11 · update #2
Well, it is nice to know that some people do go out of the way to let you know that the position wasn't yours.
I've had one from a person who I though hit it off well with but due to internal hiring they picked someone else. That was my phone call but they offered me another position which wasn't a good fit for me in another location 4 months later. The person probably thought you were good and should get a phone call but they may have to internal hire, so you may get a call for another position with in your company....
Of course getting a letter or email would be great especially when you are getting a thank you but no thanks; but most don't do it.... Sounds like you made an impression for them to call you...
good luck
2007-06-29 03:20:59 · answer #1 · answered by De 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this person is going out ofthe way to give you the courtesy of a response. Consider yourself lucky. I think you should take this as a learning opportunity though. call back or email and politely ask if she could offer you advice on what would have made your interview stronger. You may learn some things that may surprise you and may help you next time. It also makes you look really mature and may make them think about you the next time they go through a round of hiring.
2007-06-29 10:25:15 · answer #2 · answered by Jay P 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mostly We at recruiting end refrain from giving bad news to the candidates because it creates further mess like confrontation and arguement and perseverence and mixed feeling later.
Hence we do not tell the bad news.
I wonder why this company did that
May be they believe in Completing communication process.
It's go0od that you Know and you are no more at the expecting end.
Move on.............Life never stops
Neither should you.
Cheer up & Good luck!
2007-06-29 10:48:23 · answer #3 · answered by Life won't Stop Nor Should U 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something tells me your glowing ego had something to do with it. I'm reading in your question you seem to think you're a top-notch candidate (one who can't exactly spell or write correctly).
Be thankful they were professional enough to call you and say thank you for your time even if it wasn't you they hired. Just move on and keep looking.
2007-06-29 10:30:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you're lucky, I have gone to interviews to never hear from the company again. At least they let you know.
2007-06-29 10:21:50 · answer #5 · answered by Lily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lily's right.
It is a disappointment, but at least you didn't have to sit around and wonder all weekend if the job is yours or not. I think that HR person is great.
2007-06-29 10:26:17 · answer #6 · answered by nellbelle7 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋