When to Follow up after a Job Interview?

hasher22 on 06/12/2018 - 00:54
Last edited 09/12/2018 - 00:12

Hey guys,

Yesterday I had a job interview in-which I feel it's a once in a life-time opportunity for me, in-which I would feel I'll be in the minority that would say: "I genuinely love my job". It's in my career vision as a graphics designer and its for the largest international XXX industry that I am passionate about. Don't want to say the industry unless they read this. Yes I am paranoid lol

Before the interview, I researched the company for hours and practiced my answers for potential questions.

During the interview, 'I' feel that I did very well, one of my best interviews yet since I was confident but not cocky. I got on-spot feedback, such as: "that's what were looking for", "I see that you have experience in xxx which is good"…. and I smiling throughout the interview and the interviewer and I joked and had a good few laughs.

Anyways sorry to bore you. After the interview, I sent a thankyou email and expressed how my skillsets would compliment and benefit the company, hopefully without sounding too needy or desperate.

The interviewer did not advise when they will contact me, I am assuming they have other candidates to interview.

Here's the thing, when I applied for the job through seek, it was 2 months ago! I was surprised I was contacted last week for an interview.

I am assuming they are quite delayed, I am thinking following up next week or maybe wait 2 weeks? I never been so nervous and I keep thinking about it everyday. Also, if I don't get the job….. oh well.

What would u guys do in my position?

Thanks!

Edit: Got a surprising email today, they will get in-touch before Christmas.

Education & Work

Comments

  • dcep on 06/12/2018 - 01:03
    +5

    realistically never need to follow up as they'll find you if they want to hire you

    but then, i get that "once in a life-time opportunity for me, in-which I would feel I'll be in the minority that would say: "I genuinely love my job" ,

    i'll call them and pay them to hire me.

  • Sage on 06/12/2018 - 01:32
    +15

    largest international XXX industry

    The porno industry?

    • Scrooge McDuck on 06/12/2018 - 01:37
      +7

      Was the "interview" conducted on the casting couch?

      • myusername on 06/12/2018 - 09:10

        op should check if they've been given a premium account on p*rnhub

  • garetz on 06/12/2018 - 02:09
    +3

    If you need to ask then its already too late.

  • savage bargain on 06/12/2018 - 03:01
    +2

    Considering how long it took for the interview, I'd expect up to a month, as it sounds like internally they have heaps of hurdles (i.e. large company's HR policies) to get through. Sometimes longer - we had issues losing selected candidates as HR couldn't get back to them for 6 weeks… (And then we had to start the loooong process again…)

    Also, sometimes interviews take place for jobs that might not exist yet - this could also be why the interview took 2 months, as there's no urgency in the role. E.g. Interviewing for roles dependent on winning a certain contract/approvals for work taking place/merger proceeding/etc.

    So be prepared as much as you love the role that you may have to wait a while to just hear back. Try to find a way to distract yourself. I know it's frustrating. It's even frustrating for those on the other side waiting to get the person on board, but it's often the case with bigger, international companies.

    • Zachary on 06/12/2018 - 04:09
      +1

      …and then when they do get back to you, you're either doing something else more important/urgent, already have a job or and they tell you weren't successful in the selection criteria…..

  • AustriaBargain on 06/12/2018 - 06:36
    +3

    just show up and start working. After a few weeks talk to payroll to get that 'mistake' sorted out.

  • Donaldhump on 06/12/2018 - 07:22
    +4

    I wouldn't follow up. If they want you they will ring you, it's not like they lost your phone number. going for a job interview is asking to dating. If you don't ring them then maybe they will think, we had better be quick and get this guy before he goes else where. If you ring them they will think your a desperado and something is wrong with you potentially.

    But if you feel the need to, give it two week. Ringing the next day is sheer desperation. Ever been on a date for the person to ring you the next day to hang out. It's a turn off

  • InfraRed on 06/12/2018 - 07:49
    +1

    I wouldn't ring them. If you're right for the job you'll get it and ringing them hurts your bargaining power for wages IMHO.

  • [Deactivated] on 06/12/2018 - 07:52

    if they wanted you theyd call you that afternoon.

  • djones145 on 06/12/2018 - 09:23
    +1

    if they are a large international company, chances are they wont use seek and more a recruitment agency
    sounds like they have an internal candidate already, are required by policy to see what's out there, did an interview and prolly promoted the internal candidate

    this happens a lot in the big 4 banks

  • Tightpocket on 06/12/2018 - 09:23
    +1

    One thing I learned from job interview is its never about how you feel, you might feel you did well but to them there'll be another candidate just as friendly as you are - the only difference between you and them is the skills and the vibe you give.

  • onetwothreefour on 06/12/2018 - 09:40
    +3

    If they don't tell you during the interview when you will find out you should always ask before you leave.

    Something along the lines of "what are the next steps" or "when should I expect to hear something" etc

  • ClawShrimp on 06/12/2018 - 10:58
    +3

    There’s a very slim chance that you’ll know the outcome slightly sooner if you follow up. But there’s absolutely no chance that you following up would influence the outcome.

    Personally, I’m not a fan when candidates follow up. The process will take as long as it takes.

  • [Deactivated] on 06/12/2018 - 11:54

    I was confident but not cocky.

    sorry to bore you.

    Cock-bore - drilling for virgin water.

  • Halo375 on 06/12/2018 - 11:57
    +1

    Just be cool and wait. Showing too much passion can make you look desperate. A long wait could simply mean they’re still chasing more candidates or interviews have been delayed because staff aren’t available. Be patient and respectful- let them do their thing.

    In the end, the best candidate will get the job. Be prepared that it may not be you, keep applying for other jobs and be strong!

  • bobbified on 06/12/2018 - 13:23
    +1

    It's hard to say.. sometimes approvals take forever with larger companies and sometimes it's quick. Other times, responses from smaller companies are the ones that take forever. I personally would give it 2-3 weeks before making contact to check on the progress.

    Keep that question you're asking here in mind for your next interview. When they ask if you have any questions, this is the kind of question you should ask - whether it's directly or indirectly. If you need a reason, you can always side allude to the fact that other companies have contacted you for interviews (and that may well be true!) and you want to work "here".

  • original15 on 06/12/2018 - 16:26
    +1

    Not helpful, but for next time you really could have either asked in the interview as to next steps and expected time frame
    Or in the email you’ve already sent them post interview

  • elgrande on 06/12/2018 - 19:14

    Don't call us, we will call you.

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