How long should I give them before assuming I didn't get the job?

Question

I thought for sure today I would have at least been called on an interview to somewhere but here I am once again sitting at home totally bored and getting sort of depressed.

I went for an interview on Friday that I thought went really well,I was even introduced to all of the staff and the manager had me shadow the other secretary so I knew some of the things I would be doing. She even showed me what desk I would be working at so I sort of assumed I had gotten the job.

Well I guess not because I think they would have called me in today if I had. It's 11:30am now and the working hours start at 8am. :(

I also filled out an application the same day for Blockers and I answered all of the questions very thoroughly (there were two personality tests attached to it) and attached a resume to it. I also received the last application which would make me think it would be on top so I was hoping that they would call me in for an interview. Well they haven't and I know they were open yesterday too.

The same thing happened with a clerk position with a staffing agency they told me last week they would get back to me in a few days so I guess I didn't get that either.

I don't know what to do. This is getting absolutely ridiculous. It's like NOBODY will hire an 18 year old even though I have more experience,honors and business certifications than people twice my age. I'm not ugly either,I'm skinny,young and attractive. I don't mean to sound arrogant or boastful but I just don't understand why nobody has hired me yet! People tell me my resume is incredibly impressive...then why don't businesses call me in? Do you think it's just because they read my age and when I graduated and throw it away before seeing I have presidential awards and thousands of volunteer hours with business certifications?

How long should I wait before assuming I didn't get any of those jobs? I've filled out almost 250 applications and I haven't gotten any calls! D=

Answer 1

I sure wouldn't assume the job you interviewed for on Friday won't come through. It usually takes several days for them to get an offer together. If you don't hear by Friday this week, give them a call and ask if they've made their decision on the position.



Good luck.

Answer 2

I thought you didn't give a **** about the job you were interviewed at on Friday!! :) Anyway, look, it's only Tuesday. This is the first business day after a long weekend -- labour day in the U.S -- so I would wait maximum till next week and then call without any hesitation. There is nothing wrong with calling to ask just don't do it this week. Have some patience sweetie.

Good luck

Answer 3

Follow up. Always, always follow up after an interview. Send out thank you notes, email the hiring manager. And if you don't hear back on the day you're supposed to, call them. Companies like proactive people and this demonstrates it well.

Answer 4

Sorry to report that this is normal today.

Its not fair to keep you waiting, but maybe they have many applicants to interview.



It wont help you one bit, but I interviewed 300 of the Olympic gamesmakers.

Some of them waited 18 months before they were called to come to London for their interview.



I mention this to assure you, one day it will be your turn.

Answer 5

c it realy works