The receptionist called this morning to schedule a second interview on Monday at 9 am, it was the only avaiable time. After thinking about what I would say to my current employer, I decided to call the interviewer directly and ask if we could possibly meet at 8 am instead, if not that would be ok since I have vacation time left, but would prefer not to have to take time off work if possible. Otherwise I would see him at 9.
I then accidentally left my work # on his voice mail out of habit and I was very nervous. I didnt realize this until after I hung up. I called back and left him another voice mail saying I left you my home # but cell would be better the # is...
I was very nervous and felt like an idiot and was speaking kind of quick. Am I over analyzing this or did I hurt my chances of gettins this job? I am just not good on the phone...
2007-11-29 07:43:10 · 8 answers · asked by Snarf 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Seasoned...do you really think this is that bad? I didnt tell the receptionist why I was calling back, I just asked to speak to him. It is a professional jo and I wanted to show I have professional courtesy by not bailing on my current employer. I will be meeting with him at 9 on Mon since he called back and said he cant make earlier. Is there anything else I should do?
2007-11-29 08:13:11 · update #1
I think it was disrespectful of you to call the interviewer directly when, obviously, the receptionist was delegated the responsibility of scheduling interviews. It's as if you didn't have enough respect for her to take her at her word that only 9 a.m. was available. In fact, it is a very common practice for recruiters to ask the receptionist how the candidate treated them to gauge whether they're truly a sincere person.
However, whether it hurt your chances really depends on the type of job it is. If it was a manufacturing job or construction, it probably wasn't a big deal. If it was in a field where relationship building, professional courtesy and diplomacy were important traits to have for the job, you probably left a bad impression.
ANSWER TO YOUR FOLLOW UP: I'm not sure, but it could be. It's not a good thing to call the hiring authority directly if someone else is calling you. However, some companies don't scrutinize candidates as much as others do. I am a contract recruiter and the place I'm at right now is sooooo sensitive. If a candidate says one wrong thing or if a current employee has anything negative to say about that person, they eliminate them from hiring contention.
I think that the phone call circumventing the receptionist was your only offense, however. Calling back with a corrected telephone number was no big deal and I'm not sure you should worry about sounding nervous. Voicemails are sometimes hard to hear, so I doubt they're picking up on the nuances in your voice.
I know that this isn't what you probably wanted to hear, but I'm being honest and I've been doing this for 11 years.
2007-11-29 07:57:45 · answer #1 · answered by SeasonedRecruiter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it shows a level of professionalism for you not wanting to leave your current job "in the lurch"
As for leaving the work number, if he is a professional manager or HR type, he won't disclose any personal information if he speaks to a receptionist or operator.
As for speaking too fast, he will probably write that off to nerves and think nothing more of it. It's ok to be nervous at a job interview.
2007-11-29 15:57:43 · answer #2 · answered by Pete J 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You probably didn't blow it. Chances are, even if he calls your work number, he'll know better than to disclose why he's calling you if someone else answers the phone. And don't stress too much about the nervousness. Interviewers realize that you're nervous when interviewing. If nothing else, you at least proved your ability to quickly take care of any mistakes you make.
2007-11-29 15:51:50 · answer #3 · answered by Elizabeth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You just need to relax and not make it any worse. As an employer looking for employees, we like aggressive, but needy people. We also hate high maintenance people to. So, if you want them to remember you, don't make them work around you. Just be yourself, it sounds like you have good work ethics and those qualities will come out. Don't stress out so much.... Nothing is lost until the actually hire someone else for the job, you are still in the running. Good Luck.
2007-11-29 15:56:10 · answer #4 · answered by Couple of Cents 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you're just stressing too much.
Asking for a different hour for the interview? No problem.
Accidentally leaving the wrong number and having to call again to correct it? No problem.
2007-11-29 15:52:54 · answer #5 · answered by enoriverbend 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think this will hurt your chances any. Good luck at getting the interview rescheduled and at getting the job.
2007-11-29 16:25:40 · answer #6 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you are overreacting. Just go into the second interview and nail it. Never make excuses.
2007-11-29 16:18:08 · answer #7 · answered by Andre 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. you did blow your chances... cause you shouldnt be nervous..
2007-11-29 15:52:57 · answer #8 · answered by Tyler W 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋