#JobSearch #InterviewTips #ProfessionalEtiquette
🤔 Have you ever wondered when is the right time to ask a potential employer about hearing back from them after an interview or test? 📅
I recently had an interesting experience where asking “when can I expect to hear back from you” seemed to have backfired. 🤷♀️ Here’s a quick rundown:
– Interviewed for a customer support position that required a lengthy test 📝
– Followed up with HR about the timeline for receiving feedback 📧
– Got a generic rejection email shortly after without any direct response 🚫
It left me thinking – is there a fine line between showing interest and inadvertently coming across as pushy? 🤔
Possible solution moving forward:
– Instead of asking for a timeline, inquire about the next steps in the process 🤝
– Express continued interest in the role without being too assertive 🌟
– Remember that patience is key when waiting for post-interview feedback ⏳
What are your thoughts on this? Have you had a similar experience? Share your insights! 🗣️ #JobSearch #HiringProcess #ProfessionalDevelopment
No, the seriousness was taking the test. The tests are used for seriousness. And yes any contact after that is negative and pestering.
Maybe you didn’t do well on the test and the rejection email was simply them responding to your inquiry. If they liked you as a candidate I have a hard time believing they would reject you for following up. This sounds like a lot of projection to me.
You were professional, and your request wasn’t an unreasonable one.
It was THIS company that chose to respond in this manner. They lost a potential employee who could have been great in helping them. Continue to apply for the job you feel you’re a perfect fit for. Your time is coming. Keep going.
Good luck and good hunting.
Definitely feels like a “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” scenario.
I’ve gone with the ‘ask about timelines in the interview and don’t follow up after’ strategy. I’ve definitely had doubts whether or not it’s been helping or hurting my chances but I rationalize it as playing hard to get, lol. One company I’d written off hearing back from requested a final interview after two weeks of silence so I’m cautiously optimistic.
Best of luck finding a great role!
*“Can you give me an idea of your hiring timeline and when you might reach a decision? I am super excited about this position.”*
I have been on the recruiting side of this scenario multiple times. Candidate asks for an update. I go look at their application. It’s a no. I send the rejection.
I’m not rejecting them quickly because they’ve asked for an update and that’s upset me. I’m rejecting them quickly because they’re looking for an answer, and I want to give them that information so they can go on about their search. If it’s a no, it’s a no.
The question would have been better received before the test. “after I complete the test, when do you think I’ll hear about the next step?”
I think it’s even better to assume the responsibility for following up yourself. “When would you suggest I follow up with you after this test/after the interview?” This prevents you coming across as pushy and trying to make them commit to something. More importantly, it still leads toward them telling you when the decision/follow up will be.
In all liklihood, they’ll answer by taking the responsibility themselves and telling you when. Then you have permission and a time to follow up on it.