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Is a phonecall after a job interview a good sign?

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NameChangeChic · 05/02/2025 01:16

Sorry posting here for traffic lol.

I’ve been trying to get back into work since I had my baby. I’ve applied for several jobs and have had 3 interviews so far since January. The other 2 were unsuccessful. The first one the manager texted me to ask me of my availability for a call tomorrow.

the job is for a cosmetics counter in a department store. How likely is it that I’ll get the job? This is the job out of them all that I was most after. Praying this goes well.

thanks in advance

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ChaosAndToast · 05/02/2025 01:19

I don't know for absolute certain but when I've been rejected from a job they usually send an email but when I've been accepted they'll call me so fingers crossed for you

2JFDIYOLO · 05/02/2025 01:40

It does sound hopeful! My last few contacts were all offered by phone call very soon after the interview. All the best!!! 🤞

ThinWomansBrain · 05/02/2025 02:26

if they weren't remotely interested, more likely would be an email "no"
could be a discuss further/want to explore an area of your interview/application - may be a yes

have they outlined next stage of the process
considerate employer to pre-book the phone call.

good luck

IncaDove · 05/02/2025 02:27

It sounds like it a very good sign. Fingers crossed 🤞

CleansUpButWouldPreferNotTo · 05/02/2025 02:30

Sounds great - a thanks but no thanks would be by email, but asking you to accept a phone call is very promising. Fingers crossed!

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NameChangeChic · 05/02/2025 10:42

Thanks girls. Im hoping for the best. I’ll get a call at 12 today so fingers crossed

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NameChangeChic · 05/02/2025 10:43

ChaosAndToast · 05/02/2025 01:19

I don't know for absolute certain but when I've been rejected from a job they usually send an email but when I've been accepted they'll call me so fingers crossed for you

My 2 rejections came via email to so I’m hoping for a good sign

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NameChangeChic · 05/02/2025 10:44

2JFDIYOLO · 05/02/2025 01:40

It does sound hopeful! My last few contacts were all offered by phone call very soon after the interview. All the best!!! 🤞

That’s amazing to hear. Thanks so much. I really hope I get it x

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NameChangeChic · 05/02/2025 10:45

ThinWomansBrain · 05/02/2025 02:26

if they weren't remotely interested, more likely would be an email "no"
could be a discuss further/want to explore an area of your interview/application - may be a yes

have they outlined next stage of the process
considerate employer to pre-book the phone call.

good luck

Yes that makes more sense. It’s a multi step interview and so far I’ve passed the first and hopefully the second stage. Maybe this third stage is store approval

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unconditionalpurelove · 05/02/2025 10:46

Good luck

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NameChangeChic · 05/02/2025 10:46

IncaDove · 05/02/2025 02:27

It sounds like it a very good sign. Fingers crossed 🤞

Thanks

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SeaShellsSanctuary1 · 05/02/2025 10:46

Be prepared for a couple more questions, don't overthink this or worry but if they ask you to elaborate on anything from the interview then you can be prepared to answer.

Good luck!!!

healthybychristmas · 05/02/2025 11:04

I think this is a really good sign! Put on your telephone voice!

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NameChangeChic · 05/02/2025 12:39

unconditionalpurelove · 05/02/2025 10:46

Good luck

Thanks

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NameChangeChic · 05/02/2025 12:41

CleansUpButWouldPreferNotTo · 05/02/2025 02:30

Sounds great - a thanks but no thanks would be by email, but asking you to accept a phone call is very promising. Fingers crossed!

Thanks. Yeah I thought that as the rejections I’ve got were by email so I’m hoping it’s a job offer. Still waiting on the call.

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NameChangeChic · 05/02/2025 12:44

SeaShellsSanctuary1 · 05/02/2025 10:46

Be prepared for a couple more questions, don't overthink this or worry but if they ask you to elaborate on anything from the interview then you can be prepared to answer.

Good luck!!!

Edited

Thanks. I’m expecting to be asked more questions but I’m just going to remain calm and positive. Still waiting on the call so hopefully I’ll know soon

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NameChangeChic · 05/02/2025 12:45

healthybychristmas · 05/02/2025 11:04

I think this is a really good sign! Put on your telephone voice!

Thanks. I intend to

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NameChangeChic · 05/02/2025 13:12

Update. Still waiting on a phone call but I should get one this afternoon. Please pray for me ❤️

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Foreverhope1 · 05/02/2025 16:44

Any news OP? 🤞🏼

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NameChangeChic · 06/02/2025 08:18

Hi girls. An update. I pretty much got the job but have to do store approval at some point soon. The manager said I’ve pretty much got it. I’m so happy. Wish me luck and thanks for all your lovely replies. I’ll let you know how store approval goes x

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Tcateh · 06/02/2025 08:24

Just spotted this thread well done xx🙂

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NameChangeChic · 06/02/2025 08:25

Tcateh · 06/02/2025 08:24

Just spotted this thread well done xx🙂

Thanks so much xx

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Echobowels · 06/02/2025 08:44

Congratulations OP! 🎉

Have they said what store approval will involve?

ChaosAndToast · 06/02/2025 11:26

I can't believe how invested I am in this, I've been checking it periodically Grin

Well done OP!

Paul2023 · 06/02/2025 11:28

My experience from attending many job interviews, is they generally don’t ring people unless it’s good news, they tend to email you and politely reject you instead.

So looks positive