Comments on: Why Don’t Employers Call You Back?

By: Sue

Sue — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:31:53 +0000

I had a telephone interview, then had to email back a math assessment, then off for a site interview. I do know that there were 4 of us for the site interviews which were completed 10 days ago-this for a position that was to start 10/1…I, to my knowledge was the only individual not working which they liked bcause I could start right away. Sent the HM (HR did not get involved) 2 emails and left one vm message-nothing…I would expect at least an email…I know it’s an ‘EMPLOYERS MARKET’ but was about respect and dignity?? I was totally qualified for this job-and not knowing what went wrong, how can I correct for the next interview??

By: Jer

Jer — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:47:41 +0000

Here in Cali, it is a whole ‘nother world, Ken

By: Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:57:50 +0000

No, in California it’s FIVE. Five per week, whether you’re qualified or not, is what it amounts to. You’d quickly run out of things you were actually perfectly qualified to do, to apply for, and yet you still need your unemployment check and the “free” roof over your head that THEY’RE paying for. No, in San Francisco you have to bust your butt applying for just any and every job you can find listed anywhere, just to keep your bed at the homeless shelter, and if not, they cut you and you’re out on the streets. No matter what that kind of relentless applying and silent rejection does to your health and state of mind. Which then leads to – it’s a good thing that hypertension and stroke medications are free through Healthy San Francisco. You need them – because the City has driven you TO needing them.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:51:51 +0000

Funny, I feel the same way about being a non-white minority. It sometimes goes all well and good until they lay eyes on me. Then, that’s all she wrote. Thanks for stopping by. Etc, etc.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:47:13 +0000

I hate it when even jobs like Americorps, do this to me; assume that I must be so stupid that I don’t know that I applied for a job in another state. They’re either morons (likely) or they assume that the APPLICANT is. I wouldn’t want to work for any dummy that said that kind of thing to me – and even with the Americorps ones, I get a lot of “stay where you are, we don’t want you coming out here” kind of replies. Worded more politely than that, of course. And the Americorps is something that is SUPPOSED TO take people from other parts of the country and have them experience something outside “their own backyard” – and this is as a program. It’s insane to hear that rubbish from them of all places, it’s as if the Peace Corps stopped taking people in countries they weren’t already IN.

By: Monica

Monica — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:11:18 +0000

I applied for a job over a month and a half ago that I was qualified for. Went on an interview and was told that they would be doing a little pretest to see if you can use the software needed. I never received an email or call back. Here it is a month and half later and I see the job posted once again. Should I email or write a letter to remind them of me? I really wanted that job! Its funny because its a small company in the middle of no where and she claims to have gotten 100′s of resumes, yet, you didn’t find anyone who qualifies in over a month and a half. This is upsetting because I really thought she was considering me yet, I got no response back even after sending a thank you letter.

By: Butt Butt

Butt Butt — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:18:19 +0000

I think the fake interview maker is the best! Way to stick it to them.

By: Lea

Lea — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:23:07 +0000

I agree that generic e-mails would be appropriate. If the employers call people for interviews, then at least have enough respect FOR the applicant to shoot them a quick e-mail.

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:05:25 +0000

I had an interview (Friday) with an employer and apparently he liked me enough to move forward into a second interview (following Monday). He expressed that on Monday afternoon (he didn’t set a time with me, just said he would call in the afternoon) we would talk again and move forward. Only problem is that he stood me up for what has been 2 days now. On Friday he sent me an in-depth job description including pay structure documents (it’s a base plus commission job) and a form to fill out for a background check. I got both back to him Monday morning before we were supposed to talk in the afternoon, along with a handwritten thank you via email as he is in Kansas City and I am in Minneapolis. Now here it is Wednesday, I have been stood up and I can’t get a response from him via email or phone, and I know he was in the office b/c the secretary told me so. On our first interview he expressed he had been swamped with work. I hope this is the case and that he is not just ignoring me. I really want this job, it’s great work helping people and it’s really great money. What should I do?? Continue to call once every day as I have been or let it die? Your advice would be greatly appreciated.

By: UNH

UNH — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 02:04:30 +0000

I’ve been unemployed for a while and I decided to go though another temp agency. They are so useless. They know you want to work, but won’t help you get a position. That said, because my resume was on file with one of these companies, they called me directly, and said I would be better suited for another position and called me in for an interview this past Friday. (8/26). Now the east coast did have to deal with Hurricane Irene, but our state was fairly lucky in comparison to others, so that was why I didn’t call anyone on Monday. I did an electronic thank you note that Friday after my interview and today I called the H.R. department and was directed to voicemail — surprise, no phone call! It is very frustrating. I did have a number on my caller ID this morning from another company that I submitted a resume to last week, but I really wanted this other job. I’m afraid I’ll settle for the job I don’t really want and then these people are going to finally call me back (and it was a good and friendly interview) — and do I quit this job I might have a chance of getting or do I stay and basically say, “You guys had your chance, but you were too busy playing the ignoring game.” It only takes a second to send out an email letting someone know either way. But I can’t ignore another job offer, even if it’s for less money. These companies can learn a little bit of good manners can go a very long way.