Comments on: Why Don’t Employers Call You Back? http://www.theworkbuzz.com/employment/employers-dont-call-back/ CareerBuilder Job Seeker Community Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:48:59 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Lena http://www.theworkbuzz.com/employment/employers-dont-call-back/comment-page-2/#comment-7547 Lena Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:32:36 +0000 http://www.theworkbuzz.com/?p=3244#comment-7547 I'm from Latvia.Now I am looking for a job.It is very difficult.may be not to find, but to do the first step and to win it - an intreview.I do the conslusion, that not only knowledges are important,also to be (how was said) be agressive but courteous I’m from Latvia.Now I am looking for a job.It is very difficult.may be not to find, but to do the first step and to win it – an intreview.I do the conslusion, that not only knowledges are important,also to be (how was said) be agressive but courteous

]]> By: floridajobseeker http://www.theworkbuzz.com/employment/employers-dont-call-back/comment-page-2/#comment-7517 floridajobseeker Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:17:13 +0000 http://www.theworkbuzz.com/?p=3244#comment-7517 The comments from the other posters here are unfortunately all too familiar. I have had great interviews with several companies within the past few months, only to hear absolutely nothing afterward. Although it is certainly tempting to say that I wouldn't want to work for a company who would treat anyone so rudely, the reality is that I am not in a position to turn down any decent offer. Even though I'm now 33 years old, I spend a good part of every day feeling like a teenager waiting for a boy to ask me to the prom. If one of these companies called me tomorrow, I can promise you that I would "fall in love" all over again. The comments from the other posters here are unfortunately all too familiar. I have had great interviews with several companies within the past few months, only to hear absolutely nothing afterward.

Although it is certainly tempting to say that I wouldn’t want to work for a company who would treat anyone so rudely, the reality is that I am not in a position to turn down any decent offer. Even though I’m now 33 years old, I spend a good part of every day feeling like a teenager waiting for a boy to ask me to the prom. If one of these companies called me tomorrow, I can promise you that I would “fall in love” all over again.

]]> By: jp http://www.theworkbuzz.com/employment/employers-dont-call-back/comment-page-2/#comment-7504 jp Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:56:26 +0000 http://www.theworkbuzz.com/?p=3244#comment-7504 To the person who knows three languages and graduated with a degree and became an American citizen but cannot find a job: It would really help for you to learn English. You said you did, yet you misspelled countless words. Americans are sick of immigrants taking American jobs when you don't even take the time to learn the language we use. To the person who knows three languages and graduated with a degree and became an American citizen but cannot find a job: It would really help for you to learn English. You said you did, yet you misspelled countless words. Americans are sick of immigrants taking American jobs when you don’t even take the time to learn the language we use.

]]> By: Casiano http://www.theworkbuzz.com/employment/employers-dont-call-back/comment-page-2/#comment-7478 Casiano Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:02:44 +0000 http://www.theworkbuzz.com/?p=3244#comment-7478 I used to be a recruiter for our region's top staffing agency. When I prepped our candidates for interviews with clients/employers, I told them that how they are treated during the interview process is a reflection of how they will be treated as an employee. I used to be a recruiter for our region’s top staffing agency. When I prepped our candidates for interviews with clients/employers, I told them that how they are treated during the interview process is a reflection of how they will be treated as an employee.

]]> By: HR http://www.theworkbuzz.com/employment/employers-dont-call-back/comment-page-2/#comment-7204 HR Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:08:41 +0000 http://www.theworkbuzz.com/?p=3244#comment-7204 I find it so interesting how everyone on this site blames HR. Some of the interesting quotes on this site are "dumb HR people", HR people who almost all are female tend to be incompetent:, "sick and tired of dealing with women HR personnel", To (spelled wrong btw) many woman (also incorrect) in the workforce"...etc, etc. In my Company it's not HR's job to hire people. Their job is to screen the thousands of resumes that pour in daily. Resumes of candidates that are clearly not qualified for the positions that they are applying for. I totally understand your frustrations, but stop blaming HR - that is just a catch all dept that gets blamed for everything wrong in a Co. In the majority of situations it's the hiring mgr that is holding up the process and not giving the recruiters the information that they need to relay back to the candidates. Also, you need to remember that you are not the only candidate calling a recruiter. I do agree that you deserve some type of feedback after any type of interview, but if you're not hearing anything, then it's time to move on. In my Co. you get reimbursed for your travel expenses for an interview so you also need to ask about that up front. I find it so interesting how everyone on this site blames HR. Some of the interesting quotes on this site are “dumb HR people”, HR people who almost all are female tend to be incompetent:, “sick and tired of dealing with women HR personnel”, To (spelled wrong btw) many woman (also incorrect) in the workforce”…etc, etc. In my Company it’s not HR’s job to hire people. Their job is to screen the thousands of resumes that pour in daily. Resumes of candidates that are clearly not qualified for the positions that they are applying for. I totally understand your frustrations, but stop blaming HR – that is just a catch all dept that gets blamed for everything wrong in a Co. In the majority of situations it’s the hiring mgr that is holding up the process and not giving the recruiters the information that they need to relay back to the candidates. Also, you need to remember that you are not the only candidate calling a recruiter. I do agree that you deserve some type of feedback after any type of interview, but if you’re not hearing anything, then it’s time to move on. In my Co. you get reimbursed for your travel expenses for an interview so you also need to ask about that up front.

]]> By: Employers can say some strange stuff, too » Techie Masala http://www.theworkbuzz.com/employment/employers-dont-call-back/comment-page-2/#comment-7193 Employers can say some strange stuff, too » Techie Masala Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:19:40 +0000 http://www.theworkbuzz.com/?p=3244#comment-7193 [...] Why Don’t Employers Call You Back? Of all the complaints we hear from job seekers, one… [...] [...] Why Don’t Employers Call You Back? Of all the complaints we hear from job seekers, one… [...]

]]> By: Paul http://www.theworkbuzz.com/employment/employers-dont-call-back/comment-page-2/#comment-7142 Paul Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:43:11 +0000 http://www.theworkbuzz.com/?p=3244#comment-7142 I believe that companies need to let their departmental managers in on the hiring process. Many times, HR can not equate your specific skills and abilities with the job requirements. For instance. I have been a mechanic for 30 years. I have worked on some very big and expensive equipment over the years. When I applied for a job at a quick oil change facility, the HR department turned me down as I didn't have oil change experience on my resume. This is what I mean about not equating your knowledge with the job requirements. Many times HR departments are a companies worst tool. Also, it doesn't take a Wizard degree, to figure out how to answer those silly behavior based questions. I.e., "Tell me about a time"... I'm quite sure that over time, all of unemployed folks are going to be so well versed in answering behavior based questions, HR/department managers will get back to asking questions which relate to the position specifics. In addition I would like to point out that HR ineptitude is NOT a gender issue. It response to HR communication back to you after an interview, remember you're dealing with the inept. I believe that companies need to let their departmental managers in on the hiring process. Many times, HR can not equate your specific skills and abilities with the job requirements. For instance. I have been a mechanic for 30 years. I have worked on some very big and expensive equipment over the years. When I applied for a job at a quick oil change facility, the HR department turned me down as I didn’t have oil change experience on my resume. This is what I mean about not equating your knowledge with the job requirements. Many times HR departments are a companies worst tool. Also, it doesn’t take a Wizard degree, to figure out how to answer those silly behavior based questions. I.e., “Tell me about a time”… I’m quite sure that over time, all of unemployed folks are going to be so well versed in answering behavior based questions, HR/department managers will get back to asking questions which relate to the position specifics. In addition I would like to point out that HR ineptitude is NOT a gender issue. It response to HR communication back to you after an interview, remember you’re dealing with the inept.

]]> By: Diane http://www.theworkbuzz.com/employment/employers-dont-call-back/comment-page-2/#comment-7127 Diane Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:54:15 +0000 http://www.theworkbuzz.com/?p=3244#comment-7127 After I had the first interview with the HR Manager and then the CEO, then met with the HR Manager again, she, (the HR Manager) said to me...that I would be a great fit with the company and was sure I would be back for the next round. I met with her for over an hour, we had such a great meeting, she really built me up. And now, nothing. I sent a hand-written thank you note (to both), waited a week or so, nothing. Sent her a brief e-mail, nothing. WHY would someone build you up like that, then not respond? After I had the first interview with the HR Manager and then the CEO, then met with the HR Manager again, she, (the HR Manager) said to me…that I would be a great fit with the company and was sure I would be back for the next round. I met with her for over an hour, we had such a great meeting, she really built me up. And now, nothing. I sent a hand-written thank you note (to both), waited a week or so, nothing. Sent her a brief e-mail, nothing. WHY would someone build you up like that, then not respond?

]]> By: LH http://www.theworkbuzz.com/employment/employers-dont-call-back/comment-page-2/#comment-7125 LH Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:03:02 +0000 http://www.theworkbuzz.com/?p=3244#comment-7125 I agree Dani. You go to all the trouble to research a company, find the person who is probably doing the hiring, weigh your skills and experience against the job qualifications, create a detailed cover letter, fill out all the applications online that most companies are now requiring in addition to a resume and companies can't even take 30 seconds to send out a quick, generic e-mail to the effect that "the position for which you recently applied has been filled" ? Sheesh! Maybe a non-response company is NOT one you want to work for anyway. I agree Dani. You go to all the trouble to research a company, find the person who is probably doing the hiring, weigh your skills and experience against the job qualifications, create a detailed cover letter, fill out all the applications online that most companies are now requiring in addition to a resume and companies can’t even take 30 seconds to send out a quick, generic e-mail to the effect that “the position for which you recently applied has been filled” ? Sheesh! Maybe a non-response company is NOT one you want to work for anyway.

]]> By: Dean Palmer http://www.theworkbuzz.com/employment/employers-dont-call-back/comment-page-2/#comment-7119 Dean Palmer Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:30:51 +0000 http://www.theworkbuzz.com/?p=3244#comment-7119 Mamadouba Sylla | Sep 19, 2009: You are in exactly the same position as many other people in this country, and others! There are millions of people, many of which are educated, or highly skilled or both. But there are so few jobs because of the down economy we're in right now. All you can do is do your best - that's all anyone can expect from you. You are doing NOTHING wrong - just keep up the effort - DO NOT lose hope or begin to think there is anything wrong with you or your abilities. Yes, this a pep-talk. But I would add that it might be helpful if you try to be creative and imaginative in your job search. You may find the ideal job in places you never thought to look. Expand your horizons and embrace larger possibilities. If also I could suggest, being computer skilled will make many things easier, from job searching to finding and buying things you need for the home. And most jobs these days do require that applicants have some computer skills. Perhaps taking an evening computer class at your local Junior College would be helpful. Your message is dated September 19th of last year, so I hope you've been able to find a good job by now. If not, you are NOT alone. Keep forging forward - never give up. Despair is a natural part of this process especially when you have a family to support. But in the end, as long as you don't quit, you will succeed. The most successful people in history were those who refused to be beaten; refused to give up. Keep up the fight. It's something we all have to do. Good luck! Mamadouba Sylla | Sep 19, 2009: You are in exactly the same position as many other people in this country, and others! There are millions of people, many of which are educated, or highly skilled or both. But there are so few jobs because of the down economy we’re in right now. All you can do is do your best – that’s all anyone can expect from you. You are doing NOTHING wrong – just keep up the effort – DO NOT lose hope or begin to think there is anything wrong with you or your abilities. Yes, this a pep-talk. But I would add that it might be helpful if you try to be creative and imaginative in your job search. You may find the ideal job in places you never thought to look. Expand your horizons and embrace larger possibilities. If also I could suggest, being computer skilled will make many things easier, from job searching to finding and buying things you need for the home. And most jobs these days do require that applicants have some computer skills. Perhaps taking an evening computer class at your local Junior College would be helpful. Your message is dated September 19th of last year, so I hope you’ve been able to find a good job by now. If not, you are NOT alone. Keep forging forward – never give up. Despair is a natural part of this process especially when you have a family to support. But in the end, as long as you don’t quit, you will succeed. The most successful people in history were those who refused to be beaten; refused to give up. Keep up the fight. It’s something we all have to do. Good luck!

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