I haven't got it have I?

[beansontoastz]

Hi everyone, first post

I applied to a job a few weeks ago & was interviewed middle of last week. It was unique role that involved working on a shooting range.

I applied as I had the relevant previous administration & customer service experience the job advert stated they needed, it also said that it was fine to have no experience with weapons as they would fully train you up & pay for certificate etc.

Sounded interesting to me and certainly out of the norm! So I applied and got a call last Monday asking me in for an interview that week.

My interview (I felt) went really well, the guy who interviewed me was very friendly, joking around and professional in explaining and taking time to show me around and inform me about policies and each weapon. (They also do archery, crossbow etc there too).

The actual interview was over an hour and he stated I had great answers and he went into great detail about what he thought I could bring extra to the job role and how much of an asset I'd be with my previous experience. (Basically bigging me up which made me feel sure I'd get it!)

He said he'd get back to me regardless end of the week as he always rings people to let them know the outcome. He had 3 people overall that he interviewed for the role. (He told me this and said he'd had to go through a lot of CV's and only 3 were suitable!)

It's now Tuesday (obviously) and I haven't heard anything? They're open till late on Sundays so I assumed end of the week would be Sunday last week.

I called yesterday just to check in and ask if I'd missed a call/ask for feedback as I hadn't heard back.
Receptionist said she'd pass my number on to the guy who interviewed me and get him to call me.

Still heard nothing..

Bumping

It’s rubbish when they keep you waiting. I’ll be honest, it doesn’t sound hopefull. Whenever i’ve Been offered jobs, i’ve heard within 24 hours and sometimes on the day.

Sounds to me that he was making himself out to be the one that hires and fires but was overruled by his boss in suggesting you as an employee.

Get a friend to phone asking if the job position has been filled.

If you didn’t get it then it might not have been anything to do with you and they’ve hired a family member of an employee etc

I agree with Palominoo, get a friend to phone and ask about the job?

I have my fingers crossed for you, I was in a similar situation a couple of weeks ago. Interview went fantastic, said I'd hear back by end of the week (I didn't), however I got a call on the Wednesday offering the job, and them apologizing that it took longer than expected.

I hate it when people promise to ring and then don't. I had this with a job a few years ago and heard absolutely nothing it was really poor. An email would have done. I hope you get the job but if not it's their loss!

It could be that the job has been offered to one of the other candidates but they're keeping you as back-up in case the other candidate declines. So don't give up hope yet.

Or the guy could just be busy / sick / rubbish at following up.

Be patient but keep looking elsewhere in the meantime.

Hi everyone, thanks for responding! I actually reposted this in AIBU as I hadn't had any responses but now you guys have come along

I didn't get the job, received an email this afternoon

That’s a shame.

However, you sound like an upbeat and positive person so don’t feel too bad about it.

Keep applying for jobs and I hope you are successful soon.