I need some advice.

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August 15,2022 at 10:53PM UTC

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I need some advice.

I was successful in an interview with a company. However, the the company told me that they would like to offer me a different position instead, because they no longer want to fill the role that I was initially interviewed for. I indicated that I would like the position that they're offering me. However, a week has passed and no one from HR or the company has contacted me. Should I follow up with them?

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AnonymousAugust 15,2022 at 11:21PM UTC
Call them or go to their location.
Debra SesholtzAugust 15,2022 at 11:27PM UTC
Are you willing to consider the other position they want to offer you? If so, then you should follow up and express interest. Since they are no longer filling the role you interviewed for, unless you want to consider a different position with the company, probably no need to follow up.
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistAugust 15,2022 at 11:44PM UTC
Yes - follow up with the person you had that conversation with - let them know you're very interested.
Anita GetzAugust 15,2022 at 11:58PM UTC
Yes of course follow up with them. Tell they you are excited about the position. Good luck
Taylor GilyardAugust 16,2022 at 1:42AM UTC
I always follow up , just to see but my grandma always told every rat has more than one exit. so I would keep applying.
AnonymousAugust 16,2022 at 2:09AM UTC
Let them know you are interested however keep applying elsewhere.
AnonymousAugust 16,2022 at 2:24AM UTC
Sure but they were clear that the original role is no longer being filled and you made it clear that that was the role you were interested in.
So when you follow up, make sure to clarify the direction and role the company is committed to.
Erin BeemerAugust 16,2022 at 12:41PM UTC
It's only been a week... They may need to create the position, grade it, etc. and post it to comply with hiring practices and these things take time. It's also summer (lots of vacation). I wouldn't be worried yet - give them a little time to organize and simply follow up reconfirming your interest next week. Keep looking also, you never know. Good luck!!
Sommer M WoodmanAugust 16,2022 at 12:44PM UTC
Absolutely, give them a call and ask what your next steps should be.
Shelly EdwardsAugust 16,2022 at 2:00PM UTC
I would definitely follow up. It shows your continued interest and may be the reminder they need if they got busy with other tasks.