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Am I being messed around?

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510fudge · 14/07/2010 15:17

I had an interview a few weeks ago. They told me they hoped to be in touch by the end of the next week when they had completed their interviews. I called up at the end of the week and was told the two interviewers were in fact on holiday- one for two weeks and the other back on Monday. I sent an email on the Monday to the one who was coming back and she said that they had two interviews planned for when the other interviewer was back and that they would be in touch after 9th July.

I know someone who works there and I spoke to her and she said that she'd been told that I came across well but that they didn't think I'd be on the job market long (ha!).

Having heard nothing further I emailed yesterday to see whether there had been any progress but have not had a response.

How would you read this? Is there even any point in double guessing (probably not)? I'm moping around waiting to find out, and don't want to be seen to pester. I'm not sure whether to call up, or whether to call my friend- but I don't want to put her in a difficult position (I did text her about something else the other day and during our exchange asked her whether she thought it would be good news and she hasn't texted back).

I'm starting to feel that they have messed me around- I do have some other opportunities but this one is my favoured one and I don't really want to pursue the others any further until i know one way or another about the other job as they involve ex-colleagues and I don't want to mess them around. Is this a normal interview process and is it usual to have to wait almost a month for a decision? I feel like they're making me hang around and I'm not exactly feeling wanted by them....

Sorry, this is rambling and I know that nothing I say or do can change the outcome- I just need to be patient. But it's hard as I'm trying to sort out childcare for a job i may or may not get and the hours of which have yet to be decided...... Aaargh.

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AnxiousMum08 · 14/07/2010 16:37

I sympathise.. Some people dont understand that us mothers need to arrange childcare and cannot just do things at the drop of a hat!! I would keep on at them and tell them you need to let your source of childcare know if you are taking this job. I cannot really see them getting cross with you for being persistant, it shows interest and that you arent a push-over. You keep on but always try calling first, they cant push you to the side at the end of the phone, whereas an email can easily be deleted.. I hope you get the answer your'e looking for!!

Good Luck!!

LadyLapsang · 14/07/2010 17:47

I think that's a poor way to treat a candidate. When I'm interviewing I'm always clear when I will let people know the outcome and if anything changes, for example we need to reschedule an interview which will impact on the timing, keep the other candidates up to date. Not sure if I would chase though and certainly wouldn't mention needing to arrange childcare. Difficult situation and I sympathise.

510fudge · 15/07/2010 15:12

Thanks girls - still no news. I texted my friend who works there and asked if she knew of any news and she just replied that she'd been told last week that the recruitment person was going to call me. A bit cryptic, though I am preparing myself for bad news - surely if it was good news they would not be keeping me waiting like this. Sounds like they have made a decision however so I think I have nothing to lose by giving them a call.... actually writing that gave me some courage and just bit the bullet and called up and.......... she was in a meeting - bah! Gosh anyone would think I was a 17 year old going for their first job and not a senior normally v sensible and non-worrying lawyer!!

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