I work for a fairly large company. And was recently promoted.
Howerever 5 months ago there was an internal position vacant in another department , so I applied for it , interviewd by managed and 2 other people from that department. At the end of the interview manager said that I was hired and to wait for a call with offer from HR department a week went by-no call- I contacted HR, they said they were still working on my transfer.
In several days I get a phone call from HR saying that someone else was hired for the position. When I asked why they offered nothing but saying I did not show enough enthusiasm during the interview. Fine!! So 2 months after that another internal position opens. I appliy get an interview with the manager, manager says she won't interview any one else, she wanted to hire me and for mr to wait for an call with official offer from HR.
Two weeks passed with back and forth communication between me & HR .still no official offer. What would you do next?
2007-10-14 04:42:01 · 6 answers · asked by Mehndi M 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Sounds like they are just stringing you along.
An idea why?
Job Service!!!
2007-10-14 05:52:45 · answer #1 · answered by Devon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to get a grasp of the company politics. Do you work for a small company or large? Large means how many employees and departments? Do they prefer promotion from within or outside? Some companies encourage switching to other departments, some don't. Companies can be fair or they can be very very discriminatory. A company is pretty much free to do what they want as long as they don't violate any of the state and federal employment laws on hiring, training, and ternination. Unfortunately they is little incentive for companies to treat you fairly. Some companies get tax credits if they hire more minorities (women, Blacks, Hispanics, etc.) but there is no quick punishment for terminating minorities, hence a company has an incentive to terminate. If you want to do your research at the free public law library, read up on the civil rights and employment laws. If you want to pursue your employment rights in the workplace, you will face an uphill battle of time and money and may go as far as getting an attorney at a cost of hundreds of dollars. Your rights do not come free. See the excellent "Every Employees Guide to the Law" by Lewin Joel. In California, workers are routinely denied their meal periods; workers are routinely denied penalty premium and waiting time pay for missed meal periods. It is big business. You can write every government agency and pay thousands for a lawyer but there is little guarantee your meal period rights will be enforced, but you will undoubtedly end up with a big bill. I saw one worker complain he was denied 22 meal periods only to end up with the government and court making him liable for $19,000. The court said basically he doesn't have a right to his meal period or his wages. It didn't help of course that the employer was a law firm. Your rights in the workplace do not come free. The government approves the unfairness of the employer. On the other hand, the hiring process starts long before you learn of the job opening. Examine your relationships with those on the job and take small steps to improve your skills. If you have been on the job over two years, it may be time to seek a better position elsewhere. There is undoubtedly someone who will appreciate your skills; have faith and take the time to do your research.
2007-10-14 05:38:18 · answer #2 · answered by boliver47 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Show more enthusiasm when interviewed for the next position. If you end up getting it great. Don't quit. Jobs are hard to come by these days.
2007-10-14 04:51:53 · answer #3 · answered by mswartz02 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think maybe you should tell the person that is interviewing you that you want to be sure before she tells you OK. I think maybe she likes you and wants to hire you for that position but somone above her wants someone else. Just be patient and keep trying. If you are still unhappy and it is not working out, find another job. Good luck!!
2007-10-14 04:50:41 · answer #4 · answered by dbc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While you are employed, I'd start looking for another job. Someone is stopping you from getting your rightful promotion. The excuse they give, is as good as no excuse.
2007-10-14 05:00:32 · answer #5 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay right where you are. And just be happy you have a job.
2007-10-14 04:52:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋