To be annoyed that they rejected my friend and not me

[JayHooooo]

I went for a job interview for a good job in my profession. That was the 2nd March. They said they would get back to me 'in the next few days'.
I've never not had a specific date given for the outcome to be given before by they seemed disorganised as the closing date for the position isn't for another week.

Anyway, it's been a week and I've heard nothing.

I've become quite tough when it comes to the job hunt. Not letting myself get upset but I found out my work colleague got a rejection email on a Monday. They've obviously forgotten about me so my name wasn't given to HR.
if someone takes the time and effort to attend an interview (which is a very stressful event) it really shouldn't be too much of a hassle to send a very quick generic email saying they have been unsuccessful.

I haven't emailed to chase up yet but I will do. I just don't feel I should have to.

If you've been for an interview the employer should take two minutes from their day to inform you of the outcome.

AIBU?

[TinselTwins]

Sounds like honeymoon lady dodged a bullet! Why interview people you can't be arsed to call afterwards?

Although DH once followed up after interview and was short listed for a second interview and was offered the job! They later told him he wasn't originally shortlisted, no shortcommings just wasn't one of the more memorable ones from the first round, but his follow-up made him stand out which is why he was offered a second interview

[TinselTwins]

DH had a lot on his plate so didn't have time to chase her either
Seriously?
This is so out of order
Just don't schedule interviews if you're not going to follow through on it

[lalalalyra]

If the closing date isn't until next week then I'd suggest you are in the top 4-6 at the moment (hence no rejection), but obviously they aren't going to be calling anyone and offering them a job yet as they may get 4 better candidates next week.

[Floggingmolly]

Your DH sounds like a nightmare, Watching. He didn't offer someone a job because she didn't chase up his decision? She probably dodged a bullet by assuming it was up to him to make contact, not her (like most of us would have).

[FiveMinutesAlone]

Either way, it doesn't look like I was a first choice candidate

I don't think you can assume that when the closing date for the position isn't for another week. Whoever's doing the recruitment could well have been told to hold off making any offers until the closing date in case they get other good candidates applying at the last minute.

[TinselTwins]

If you want the job, and the company seems good, does it really matter if you get it because someone else turned it down?

(you may be joint first for all you know!)

Its no different from getting a job that didn't have many applications and being first choice by default of that!

Does it really matter?

[BellsaRinging]

I think this is a growin phenomenon. I went for a professional job in the civil service last year. Went to a second interview as well. And not a peep from them afterwards. And they only had three people back for the second interview. Very poor I thought! I wouldn't apply for a role there again and would dissuade anyone else from doing so.