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To chase this job up AGAIN?

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Mygoldfishrocks · 14/03/2014 11:13

Not sure if I'm being pushy so thought I'd ask the hive mind and see what you'd do.

I applied for a job a month ago. It's with a major retailer with an excellent reputation. Not an exciting job, just part time.

Within a day of applying, I was invited to take an online skills test. I passed this. I was then given a 15 minute telephone interview and passed that. I was then invited to an assessment centre and attended that... Passed it and was offered a second 1 to 1 interview. I had that interview exactly two weeks ago and it went fine I think.

I asked when they would let me know and was told ' around five days ' ... It got to the end of day five and I'd heard nothing so I politely emailed. I got an email back saying ' I have your notes here and just need to talk to the manager who is away training until next Wednesday and we will be be back in contact towards the end of next week .. '

Well, it's the very end of ' next week ' now. And I've still not heard anything.

So, exactly a fortnight after the interview I'm still in limbo. This is further complicated because I really need to know as I've been offered another job which I'm supposed to be starting on Monday! Funnily enough, I really thought that this whole process wouldn't take in excess of a month.

WWYD? I feel so uncomfortable chasing them for a second time but I wish they hadn't given me specific time scales in which they said they'd let me know and then just not bloody bother

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Mygoldfishrocks · 14/03/2014 12:39

yeah you're all right.

I'm feeling despondent now about it anyway. its just plain rude to not stick to your word as to when you'll be in contact. and if you're unable to give a definitive then fine.. but surely just let someone know that?

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Puzzledandpissedoff · 14/03/2014 14:35

If you're unable to give a definitive then fine.. but surely just let someone know that?

Absolutely - which is why you'd probably be better off with the other company Smile

Puzzledandpissedoff · 14/03/2014 14:38

Also, I can understand your feeling a bit "down", but really there's no need. At a time when jobs can be hard to come by you've been offered two. That says a great deal about the way you come across, so frankly I wouldn't worry at all

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Mygoldfishrocks · 14/03/2014 14:38

Well almost three hours later and still no return call Sad

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Coffeethrowtrampbitch · 14/03/2014 14:48

You might have had a lucky escape. Dh went for an interview, got down to last three, and didn't get it. He was a little sad as it took ages for them to decide and he thought he had a chance.

He was then contacted about another job with the organisation. He took it, after negotiation, at a lesser salary than the other position. When he got there, the person they had chosen over him had left, dh has been dumped with all his work for less salary, and the organisation is a nightmare which is why the last person left. He is desperately job hunting but nothing yet, and in the meantime is put of the house for nearly 70 hours a week.

Hoe the job you start on Monday is good, maybe not getting this one is a blessing in disguise?

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Mygoldfishrocks · 14/03/2014 14:56

Yeah maybe coffee Sad and I'm sorry to read about your husband . Fingers crossed things work out very soon

They're such a good company though. Renowned for their excellent treatment of staff . Hmmm. I'm not feeling the love at all!

I can hardly call and enquire as to whether my message was passed on can I ?

I'm mentally composing scathing emails on their treatment of job applicants

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Gen35 · 14/03/2014 15:26

I once had a massive company that's officially an excellent place to work not contact me for 2 wks and I had the job, they thought they'd called me and then hadn't, I assumed I hadn't got it but called just to check. Dh had a major company offer him a job and someone forgot to send the letter out, so he'd taken a different job by the time they chased him up!

fascicle · 14/03/2014 15:45

I can hardly call and enquire as to whether my message was passed on can I ?

Yes, you can call again. I would. Did you tell the person you spoke to earlier about your other job offer? I think it's reasonable to ask for an outcome/explanation of what's happening with the recruitment process, given that you have a decision to make and they're late coming back to you. There's nothing wrong with seeking out the information. I would keep the conversation polite and positive (even though they've pissed you off) - the news could be favourable.

winniethepoohpooh · 14/03/2014 16:08

If it's any consolation, this is pretty common.

I contract and never chase companies up. If they can't be bothered to stick to their promises then it's their tough luck if I land another job in the meantime.

On the other hand, I also see the other side of the coin in overloaded managers with barely time to go to the loo let alone return a phonecall about a job application.

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Mygoldfishrocks · 14/03/2014 16:27

well he finally called me. unfortunately at a bad time for me - I was up to my eyes in something, running late for school pick up and had to pull over to take.his call

anyway he ascertained I still wantedbthe position. I said yes. he then said ' I'm 99 % there in terms of hours and I'll have worked those.out in the next day or so, so I'll call.you by close of business on Monday with a definitive answer on the hours rota '

I said yes yes etc but didn't actually say the words ' have I got it then? ' so bloody god knows!

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Mygoldfishrocks · 14/03/2014 16:29

fas- no.because she was just a member of staff on the shop floor so it wouldn't have been relevant for.me to tell her.anything really

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householdchorewhore · 14/03/2014 16:31

I would call them back OP and get clarification. Do it now before the weekend!

Abra1d · 14/03/2014 16:33

During my husband's 2.5 year redundancy I was amazed at just how rude some organisations are when they recruit. In the days before email people managed to ring and/or send letters. Email makes it much easier, so what's their problem?

SantasLittleMonkeyButler · 14/03/2014 16:36

So, he is still finding hours for a new employee? But did not confirm whether that employee would be you or not?

Confused

Although, logically speaking, wouldn't he have just said "thanks but no thanks" if it wasn't you he was finding hours for?

SantasLittleMonkeyButler · 14/03/2014 16:40

I agree Abra - DH's was made redundant in 2011 & spent around 6 months looking for work. The amount of companies who don't even send a "thanks but no thanks" e-mail is huge. And then there was the company where DH went for THREE interviews who couldn't even get back to him to tell him the job had been offered to the other applicant (he was down to the last 2)! They only had one person to contact FGS! It is just plain rude, no excuses.

Abra1d · 14/03/2014 16:45

There is no excuse.

starfishmummy · 14/03/2014 16:59

Personally I would just take the job you have definitely been offered. Bird in the Hand etc

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Mygoldfishrocks · 14/03/2014 18:16

he's definitely talking about me and my hours. it's almost like we've skipped the bit where he actually offers me the job.

all these stories of people being messed around. how difficult is it to do what you say you'll do and contact someone if you can't fulfil that?

the job im starting on Monday is not ideal. it's low on hours and only temporary

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Gen35 · 14/03/2014 19:01

In your situation I'd be inclined to start the job on Monday and then leave if necessary if it's only temp anyway, sounds like the other one will come off though...

Wishfulmakeupping · 14/03/2014 19:10

Yes agree with Gen

hunreeeal · 14/03/2014 19:13

Do you really want to work for people who keep messing you around?

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