After a good interview, when can I email them about the job status?
Joe made a good point, but I would elaborate on it a little bit. You should have asked about the hiring process and know whether it’s a job that will be filled quickly or take a while for a decision.The point I would make about this is to always “assume the sale.” Interviewing is essentially selling yourself to the company. Ask questions during the interview, and after, that assume the position is yours (IE: when DO you want me to start and what is the team like I WILL be working with? << very basic examples but you get the point).In terms of your question, the first thing I would do after I get home from the interview is to send a “thank you” email. Be brief, but excited, if you actually want the position. It will go a long way and show you’re good at following up, serious about the job, and demonstrate the type of personality and character you have.Sending a thank you email can also serve as the email you’re asking about sending pertaining to the job status. If it’s a job that is likely to be filled quickly and you send a thank you email, most companies (it may take a few hours or a day/two) have the courtesy and respect to respond, thanking you for coming in. The majority will also tell you in that response where the company is at in the decision making process.Follow a few simple guidelines in this process:Show your personality and be yourself in the email while still being short and directSet clear expectations to the questions you want answered (if any)Go for the close / have a closing statementTo put it all together, instead of sending a direct email inquiring about the job status, send a thank you email shortly after the interview that demonstrates your personality and excitement for the opportunity. Be assumptive in your statements / questions and set the expectation you want a follow up call or response stating whether they’re going with you, someone else, or still looking. If a few days go by without a response, don’t stress. Give them a little time and understand it’s a process for them, just like it is you (this is assuming the timeline is shorter rather than longer). At that point, give them a call to follow up and show your enthusiasm for the opportunity. Hope this helps and good luck.
Is it appropriate to ask a job interviewer about job security?
I just graduated from college, and if I don't get a job very soon, I'm just going to go back to college so that I can still get financial aid. I have an interview tomorrow, and I've been trying to think of good questions to ask the interviewer. Would it be a turn-off if I ask about the job security of the position that I'm interviewing for? I mean, if they hire me and I get laid off in a couple months, then I'll be screwed because I won't yet be eligible for unemployment insurance and I won't be able to start college mid-semester and get financial aid. I think it would be a logical question, especially in this economy. However, I'm applying for a medical secretary position at a small company, and I'd probably be the only secretary. So is the question unnecessary, because they wouldn't lay off their only secretary?
When during the interview process is it appropriate to ask about salary?
This is a great question. Whether your interview is in person or through online video, discussing salary is always a tricky proposition. The best tip is to keep from discussing salary too soon in the interview process. The best time to discuss salary is when the company has already made a job offer. However, obviously this isn’t always possible. Try to avoid getting specific about your salary demands early in the process. If so, you might end up accidentally pricing yourself out of a great job. There are a lot of attributes which go into determining whether a salary is right for you. For instance, you won’t want to talk too in depth about the position’s salary before you know what will be expected of you on the job. You might accept a lower salary offer, only to find out the job is asking for a wider (and more highly compensated) set of skills. Also, never rule out the importance of benefits like health insurance, vacation time, and a good 401k. Great benefits can sometimes make up for any difference in salary between what is being offered and your ideal compensation. The important thing is to find out as much as possible about the company and the position before putting your required salary on the table. If possible, wait until the end of the interview or even until the company makes a concrete job offer. This way you have all the information you need to make an informed decision.
When is a good time to ask for feedback after an interview?
As someone who has interviewed a good number of people over the years, I can say that the only time it would be appropriate to ask for feedback from me would be after you are turned down for a job. If you ask at the end of the interview, it makes you look very insecure. If you ask at some time later, you're asking me to go out of my way and do extra work (i.e. analyze and give feedback), which will make me feel more negative about you. If you ask after I offer you the job, it feels like you're fishing for a compliment which I just gave you by offering you the job. But if I reject you for the job, it's entirely reasonable for you to ask why. It may be that your interview was weak, but it may also be that it was great but there's another reason you weren't chosen.
Is it ok to call to check what my status after a job interview?
The mistake you made was not setting a better expectation at the end of the interview.Frankly, if the Hiring Manager said she might call you back in about one week, her very weak words indicate she wasn't that interested in you. Sorry.In the future, when the Hiring Manager says something like that, reply:Great, well I am really excited about this opportunity. This position is my top choice but obviously I am actively interviewing. One week would be Wednesday the 12th so if I've not heard from you by the 14th is it safe to follow-up with a phone call to see if you're interested in speaking further?This is straight-forward and professional. It will also help you read the interest level of the hiring manager more easily. If she continues to be extremely vague - don't call me, I'll call you, then don't count on getting asked back.And…IMO… that's extremely unprofessional of the Hiring Manager. As somebody who has hired for a decade I remember not wanting to hurt an applicants feelings by telling them no too quickly. What I've learned is that it's not nice to do that. If you don't plan on moving forward with an applicant, email them within 24–48 hours and let them know their application is no longer being considered.Good luck!
How do I draft a mail to HR asking for the interview status/result?
Something like below would help:Dear Sir/Madam,Hope this email finds you well.I had given an interview at your company for [position] on [date]. My interview was taken by [name of HR] / you.I just wanted to check if there is any update regarding the result of the interview.I’m getting confirmation from couple of other companies where I had interviewed recently and I wanted to see if I have your offer available on table for comparisons.I would be grateful to hear back from you.Thank you in advance.Best Regards,Your Name
After interviewing Has a job ever called back after the time frame they gave ?
I interviewed at a jewelry store inside a mall on Monday. The interviewer and I got along great (I think). She made a few comments saying “yeah so you’ll fit in good here” and we had a lot of side conversation. She asked my availability and I told her open until August because I’ll be in esthetician school which is only 8am-12pm and she said “oh that’s fine I’m very good with working with peoples schedule anyone here could tell you it’s part time anyhow.” She explained to me the salary. We talked about dress code. We had side conversation about how It would be okay if I wore all black to work and she said “oh all black is fine. You can even wear jeans if you want to” she told me what she’d schedule me. She said things like “so it’d just be me an you but I’d let you make all the sales” and I thought the interview went well. Afterwards she said “I’ll call you and let you know either way if you got the job or not because that’s respectful” we walked together towards the mall exit and she said to me “Just give me until the week” And that was it. Idk if those last words were good or bad signs. But should I be worried that she hasn’t called me yet?