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Calling back about a job... How long do you wait?
I talked to a manger about a job and was told to call back later this week . How many days should i wait before calling back ?
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I have discovered over time that there is no real perfect time in which an employer will choose. No way to predict. Some hire on the spot. I've talked to coworkers who were told they got the job and to come the following day or two days later. Myself, i put in my app and didnt hear back for a week before I was hired. Although in the past for office jobs and other jobs, the ones that are not the entry level type for teens and 20-somethings, never did call to tell me I didnt get the position, I only heard when they wanted me. I suppose that HR depts or managers just don't have the time needed to call all those who applied to tell them they did not get it. So sending a letter as adviceman suggested is the best you can do and way more effective than waiting for a perfect day to call or hear back.
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If they want you they will call you. Most employers will only call if they want you. There are some who will call and thank you for coming for the interview and say they have selected another candidate. What you can do Today and should have done immediately upon arriving home is this.
After each interview type a short letter to the interviewer thanking them for the interview. It should read like this.
Dear
Thank you for taking the time to meet with me for the position of _______. I believe I possess the necessary skills and education for this position. I look forward to joining your team and becoming a valuable and productive member of
your organization.
Sincerely,
You can chose your own words though it should be something to this effect and just as short. This is your second chance to put yourself in front of the person you interviewed with. This letter also speaks volumes about you as few if any of your fellow applicants will take the time to send a letter like this.
Type up a letter like this in a business type format. If your not sure of what a business letter should look like your word processing program should have several templates to chose from. Save the letter to a file in your computer so that when you return home all you need do is type in the information such as the interviewer's name and the company name and address. Then sign it address an envelope and take it to a post office or mailbox that day.
You do this for every first interview and have a second letter ready with slightly different wording for any second interviews you may get.
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When was the interview? It's crucial info you left out that will drastically affect the kind of response you get. Let's say the interview was Monday. I would not call before Friday or Monday. That allows for almost a whole business week. Wait to see if he calls you. If they wan't you usually they call.
It's unusual he wants you to call as generally if people call an employer after an interview it's frowned on and you don't get the gig. However, he asked you to so wait to Monday. If your interview just happened count to 5 business days to give it a real business week.
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