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Post by Cass on Aug 12, 2013 10:37:58 GMT -5
I interviewed on the 18th of July for a job I really, really want. They told me they would call either way, and I've been waiting anxiously. On Friday, 22 days after the interview I finally got a message from the hiring manager to please call her to 'chat' about the interview.
I just called back and she is 'busy doing payroll', I am to call back this afternoon. I'm on the edge of my seat.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2013 10:54:10 GMT -5
good luck
try to be patient, I know it sucks but you got to wait
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2013 11:51:32 GMT -5
I would guess either they are going to make you an offer, or that you've been shortlisted and they want you to come back for another interview (maybe with somebody else).
If you DIDN'T get the job they wouldn't want you to "chat".
I am soooo impatient so I can sympathize! Good luck!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2013 12:00:06 GMT -5
Good luck Cass!
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Aug 12, 2013 12:04:29 GMT -5
Frustrating!
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Post by Cass on Aug 12, 2013 14:05:32 GMT -5
I would guess either they are going to make you an offer, or that you've been shortlisted and they want you to come back for another interview (maybe with somebody else). If you DIDN'T get the job they wouldn't want you to "chat". I am soooo impatient so I can sympathize! Good luck! This is what I'm thinking too. I just called back and she is 'away from her desk'.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2013 14:08:12 GMT -5
It could be that SHE is trying to get info from somebody else (HR?) before she talks to you.
But how incredibly frustrating! Hang in there!
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Post by mmhmm on Aug 12, 2013 14:09:16 GMT -5
How frustrating, Cass! I wonder if they're testing your patience ...
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Post by mtman on Aug 12, 2013 14:20:53 GMT -5
You need to take the hint......You're still unemployed.
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Post by hoops902 on Aug 12, 2013 14:22:17 GMT -5
It's afternoon now, where's the update?!?!
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Post by mmhmm on Aug 12, 2013 14:30:50 GMT -5
You need to take the hint......You're still unemployed. If I don't miss my guess, she's not unemployed. Maybe you need to stop reading your own interpretation into other people's posts.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2013 14:32:52 GMT -5
I would guess either they are going to make you an offer, or that you've been shortlisted and they want you to come back for another interview (maybe with somebody else). If you DIDN'T get the job they wouldn't want you to "chat". I am soooo impatient so I can sympathize! Good luck! Actually, HR people have to create and present an illusion that they are both productive and necessary... and are not above "playing" applicants they have no intention of hiring... just to appear busy and "productive". Interviewing 18 people per day makes them look "productive", even if all of them are unsatisfactory applicants who are really only seeking proof that they are "actively seeking employment" so they can collect Unemployment insurance. Realistically, being in HR in a small company that only hires one or two people per year... your job is always on the line when it's time to downsize and minimize expenses. You have to put up a good front to keep the paychecks coming.
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Post by Opti on Aug 12, 2013 14:36:31 GMT -5
My guess is with the word chat is things are either in progress or on hold. But I could be wrong. I would think a different phrase would be used it she was going to tell you about new hire paperwork etc.
Good luck whatever the outcome.
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Post by mtman on Aug 12, 2013 14:42:12 GMT -5
You need to take the hint......You're still unemployed. Maybe you need to stop reading your own interpretation into other people's posts. Same could be said to you!!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2013 14:44:41 GMT -5
You need to take the hint......You're still unemployed. If I don't miss my guess, she's not unemployed. Maybe you need to stop reading your own interpretation into other people's posts. Mmhmm, I can't believe that you suggested that on THIS board.
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Post by Cass on Aug 12, 2013 15:00:08 GMT -5
It's afternoon now, where's the update?!?! We played voicemail tag. Her message said she's in training until afternoon tomorrow. So another day and a half...
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Aug 12, 2013 15:01:05 GMT -5
It's afternoon now, where's the update?!?! We played voicemail tag. Her message said she's in training until afternoon tomorrow. So another day and a half... Ok, that's just plain mean AND rude.
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Post by mmhmm on Aug 12, 2013 15:47:02 GMT -5
If I don't miss my guess, she's not unemployed. Maybe you need to stop reading your own interpretation into other people's posts. Mmhmm, I can't believe that you suggested that on THIS board. Sometimes, oldtex, I just can't he'p it!
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Post by mmhmm on Aug 12, 2013 15:47:59 GMT -5
Maybe you need to stop reading your own interpretation into other people's posts. Same could be said to you!! Your post was quite clear, mtman. It didn't require interpretation.
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Post by hoops902 on Aug 12, 2013 15:48:59 GMT -5
You need to take the hint......You're still unemployed. If I don't miss my guess, she's not unemployed. Maybe you need to stop reading your own interpretation into other people's posts. Where's the interpretation? She's clearly still unemployed. And she will be until she's extended a job offer and accepts it at the minimum.
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Post by mmhmm on Aug 12, 2013 15:52:08 GMT -5
Because someone is looking for work doesn't mean they're unemployed, necessarily. People look for different positions while they're currently working, do they not, hoops?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2013 16:00:21 GMT -5
Try to stay calm. You have on objective and only one thing on your mind. She has many more priorities. But I agree she has been rude to you and your situation.
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Post by Cass on Aug 12, 2013 17:00:28 GMT -5
If I don't miss my guess, she's not unemployed. Maybe you need to stop reading your own interpretation into other people's posts. Where's the interpretation? She's clearly still unemployed. And she will be until she's extended a job offer and accepts it at the minimum. I have a job. This one is better.
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Post by mmhmm on Aug 12, 2013 17:02:50 GMT -5
LOL! I thought you were working, Cass. I guess some don't realize you don't have to be unemployed to be looking for employment ... elsewhere!
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Post by hoops902 on Aug 12, 2013 17:21:24 GMT -5
Because someone is looking for work doesn't mean they're unemployed, necessarily. People look for different positions while they're currently working, do they not, hoops? You're right, she doesn't have to be unemployed. I didn't check the title, I just read someone saying unemployed and knew it was about having a job or not. So the amended answer is, "no, you clearly do not have the job". I do think it's pretty clear that the "take the hint, you're still unemployed" comment was clearly meant to imply "take the hint, you don't have this job". When you mentioned "interpretation" you weren't very specific, so I assumed you were talking about the topic of the thread which was whether she had the job or not.
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Post by mmhmm on Aug 12, 2013 17:25:34 GMT -5
Well, hoops, at least you now realize the problem with mtman's interpretation. Cass is employed but is seeking something better. At this point, having not spoken with the individual doing the hiring, there's no way to know if she'll have the job, or not. They're interviewing for an open position. Far as we know, nobody "has the job", or they wouldn't be looking for someone to fill it. It appears they're not in any hurry, either.
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Post by hoops902 on Aug 12, 2013 17:28:30 GMT -5
::Well, hoops, at least you now realize the problem with mtman's interpretation.::
Well no, I don't really realize the "problem". I realize he used an incorrect word. His interpretation really was that she doesn't have this job...which I agree with. His interpretation was spot-on. His choice of words was definitely incorrect though.
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Post by mmhmm on Aug 12, 2013 17:36:13 GMT -5
I don't agree. We don't know whether she has this job, or not. She won't know until she talks to the person in charge of hiring. Mtman definitely doesn't know, and neither do you, hoops.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2013 8:00:12 GMT -5
If this is a larger company, the fact that it is the hiring manager calling you would be a good thing. HR makes the call to tell people that are not getting the job.
How about next time you call you speak to an administrator that can set up a phone call time that works with the manager's calendar? That way it does not have to be a gamble each time you call.
Wishing you luck!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2013 8:22:50 GMT -5
I once had a long delay between interview and job offer. THEY knew that another position was opening soon that would be what they thought was a perfect fit for me. So they waited. Unfortunately, by the time they called I already accepted one thing else that's closer.
i think stuff does happen on the other end to delay the process sometimes.
Hoping for good news!
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