I think it's time to move on from this.

Anonymous

September 16,2022 at 6:25PM UTC

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I think it's time to move on from this. Do you?

A couple of weeks ago I interviewed with a company that seemed really anxious to interview me quickly. First there was a phone interview, then we arranged for me to meet with them in person the following day. One person, who was out of town, asked for a video interview later that same day. This was on the Friday before Labor Day weekend, so they told me I would hear from them by the following Tuesday.

But that day I got a message saying that they were so busy that they had to delay making any decisions until this week.

This week is almost up. I don't get why they were in such a hurry to hire me and why they're putting me off because it sounds like, even though the interviews seemed to go well, they thought we didn't click or they just were never going to hire anyone at all.

Really frustrating.

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Ruby BlantonSeptember 16,2022 at 6:46PM UTC
maybe they forgot or decided not to message you theres so many reasons
AnonymousSeptember 16,2022 at 6:48PM UTC
I suppose
Ruby BlantonSeptember 16,2022 at 6:59PM UTC
if they haven't messaged you soon stop worrying about it
AnonymousSeptember 18,2022 at 1:17PM UTC
Why would I "worry about it"?
AC80ydSeptember 16,2022 at 7:21PM UTC
I had the same thing happen to me. While I waited for SDSU Foundation to get back to me, another opportunity came up, so I took it. Then they called me and offered me the position. I told them that I was interested and that I followed up with them, but was not given any indication as to whether they were going to make me an offer, so I moved on. I forgot what the reason was for why they took so long to get back to me, when they said they were eager to move forward quickly, but they did say that in the future, I should let them know before I accept an offer.
SLTSeptember 16,2022 at 8:44PM UTC
You should have let them know despite them being slow???! Seriously??!
I'm glad you moved on ?
AC80ydSeptember 17,2022 at 7:35PM UTC
Lol
AnonymousSeptember 16,2022 at 7:43PM UTC
Did you reach out yesterday or today? Maybe they did get busy and haven't been able to get back to you. Do they have a recruiter or is the manager reaching out to you?
AnonymousSeptember 18,2022 at 1:16PM UTC
I didn't reach out and decided not to. In the past, in similar situations, I have reached out, but it has never led to good results, just curt notifications that I am not getting the job.
JJSeptember 16,2022 at 8:02PM UTC
I’ve had so many situations like this—companies, like humans, are kind of a hot mess right now.
Leslie MillsSeptember 16,2022 at 8:11PM UTC
Companies who conduct interviews like an assembly line raise a big red flag with me. They create some degree of stress for the candidate, and give the impression that schedule is more important than people. Are they looking for a valuable resource, or just filling a hole?
Professional organizations schedule interviews after a holiday weekend.
I never expect a call back from an interviewer on the day
expected, although sometimes it is a pleasant surprise.
I would not phone them. They owe you at least the courtesy of a phone call.
Bottom line: do you really want to work for an organization that begins the hiring process the way this one did?
You deserve better. Remember, you are a decision maker in an interview, too. You are sizing up whether this is a good fit for you.
Smile, and remember your own value. Something better is waiting for you.
You go, girl.
We ladies all rock!
Leslie
SLTSeptember 16,2022 at 8:42PM UTC
Well said and I completely agree!!!
Unfortunately, some companies have a quota to fill: we need to interview xxx potential people knowing that they know EXACTLY WHO they want before these people walk in the door. Pathetic IMO
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistSeptember 17,2022 at 5:13AM UTC
Send them an email to follow up and ask for an update on next steps.
Stuff happens - people out on PTO or vacation, family emergencies, project emergencies, re-orgs, etc.
There should be nothing to move on from because you should never take your foot off the gas during a job search until you have an offer letter in your hand.
If they respond, they respond. I'm a big believer in everything happens for a reason.
Crystal HowellSeptember 17,2022 at 12:50PM UTC
Could be they had another candidate? Stop speculating and just send an email and repeat what they said, if they fumble , do you really want to work there?