Employers NOT Calling Me after job interview

If employers are not calling you back after interviews, don't take this as a sign that they are not interested in you. Watch this video to find out possible reasons they are not calling you back after your interview. Maybe they are not interested, but that's not always the case. There are many other reasons employers might not call you back after an interview. If you are not hearing back after your interviews, one of the best things you can do is to call the employer to find out why. Don't just sit there and let your mind wander.
If you have been interviewing for jobs and not getting second interviews, it's likely that you have not been following-up after your interviews.
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[@estherjean1362]

At least call back and let us know if we have the job or not.

[@catalinamartinezveloso6064]

That would be great ! 😫

[@brandonhouse5880]

I mean that's what he's also addressing, they might be to busy and may have just over thought the hiring process. But you are right. I wouldn't mind feedback at a quicker time. But it also shows that you want the position and willing to give the employer an understanding that you determined for the position. Stay hungry homie.

[@thirdgen377]

Right. I got an interview four days ago, got no call back about starting (after she told me personally she wanted me to start work asap). It's rude as hell and I'm sick of waiting for a call that might not come when I could be out there looking for another job.

[@vvswordfishvvv3082]

They invented Ghosting

[@OnasaD]

Bunch of irresponsible company’s

[@AntiMasonic93]

Sir, I disagree. If an employer is really interested in hiring you, they will get back to you one way or another. It doesn't matter how busy or what obstacles they are facing.

[@blacklyfe5543]

Facts

[@c.escooknfactoryweremoreth9743]

Right And his videos it seems like he’s defending the person that’s giving you the interview but I think there are questions that they should not ask you like tell me your weakness and you can’t lie to them and tell them that you don’t have any weakness because we’re all human but it’s funny because I believe a lot of times they used a negative questions to their advantage to not hire you

[@iamthegame09]

I agree with you completely...if the shoe was on the other foot they wouldn't give a second thought to throwing you in the "scrapheap"...and although he gave a brilliant example about his son's experience with Subway, they "lost" his application and didn't know how to reach him???...I smell a pure "lie" with that one!...it was probably more a case of "whoever is the first person to walk in that door looking for a job and will accept an immediate interview is the one we'll give the job too"...

[@c.escooknfactoryweremoreth9743]

@@iamthegame09 so true. That’s why I had interviews

[@funny27man93]

People make mistakes, applications can get lost

[@Eric-lq6yk]

It's rude and unprofessional for them not to call you back or not give you an update.

[@DonGeorgevich]

agreed.

[@Squab1972]

I agree, I had the same problem when I went for job interviews in the past.

[@joyeuph]

Sadly that's like 99% of the companies in SEA where I'm at. Ghosting after an interview is the norm whatever the reasons might be. Even after you requested them to let you know, them giving you a timeline, you following up with another email or phone call etc. No answer...

[@dhenderson1810]

​@@joyeuphYou're no longer of any use to them.

[@Sept1973]

Rubbish if the expectation of the applicant is to turn up to an intiview its common decency & professionalism to contact the applicant with an outcome wether thats an offer or a declination. If they dont thats just lazy & rude.

[@joyeuph]

Sadly that's like 99% of the companies in SEA where I'm at. Ghosting after an interview is the norm whatever the reasons might be. Even after you requested them to let you know, them giving you a timeline, you following up with another email or phone call etc. No answer...

[@Sept1973]

@@joyeuph yes sadly thats true - but treat it as a blessing because if they treat you so disrespectful whilst applying imagine how they would treat you if they employed you. It's disgusting dont feel bad for not ever getting that job if its not your door it wont open & that truly is a blessing in disguise.

[@joyeuph]

@@Sept1973 thank you for your kind words 🙂 they made my day! Wishing you all the best in your endeavours.

[@SirenASMR_]

@@joyeuph It is 95 percent of how companies are now in 2021. It is extremely rude and toxic. Ghosting is not a healthy thing in any way.

[@shamirahnamujju9253]

Exactly... Tell the candidate if yes or no than to keep them waiting n putting them on pressure

[@evanslouie]

Doesn’t matter, what’s for YOU will be for YOU. Rocked an interview and waited, called, e-mailed and 3 weeks later they sent and e-mail saying I was not selected. That’s life.

[@MegaJAZR]

Yes it's life but I feel that the whole system needs to change. Companies feel that as employees we have to bend to their needs but they forget it is a two way road because as someone seeking for a job we also have to see if that job fits my needs. I have refused a job I applied for because afterwards I noticed it wasn't what I thought it was. So basically we as employees also look for the best companies.

[@ericakane6388]

This happens to me ALL the time! I make it through all the interview tiers and get great feedback from the search committees, then I get ghosted. It’s the most frustrating thing! Especially since I’m trying to get out of a toxic work environment

[@telleroflies4373]

ur hot

[@genew5758]

Sometimes companies will interview people when there are no jobs to be filled because they're looking for information about what their competitors are doing or paying and to get free advise on how to fix their problems.

[@8383kathy]

Have you had some offers since you posted this? I hope so. It is certainly a job seekers market. Very different compared to 16 months ago.

[@AlexZ-lc6nl]

Yup. Same.

[@hanphilnoffz8827]

SAME

[@abundance6560]

.... But not calling back when they said they would is lack of courtesy. If it was the other way around the job seeker would have been deemed as rud and as a turn off. A person should never have to show desperation for a job....losing an appliction means that it can happen to the best of us as we are humans. These things happen. So employers should not be too hard on hiring ppl. I know they are seeking the best candidate for the job but some of them could be a lot different.

[@sucram1015]

This happened to be a few times. And it's ridiculous.

[@sucram1015]

Employers don't hire nor seek the best candidate all the time unfortunately.

[@asill.6668]

@@sucram1015 No they don't!

[@genew5758]

Companies generally choose not to call someone back on whether or not they got the job because they don't want potential lawsuits.

[@abundance6560]

@@genew5758 Ok I understand to some extent but they should not say they would call knowing they are not going to. To me that's not being truthful to your word. The qualities employers expect from potential employees are the same qualities they should exhibit.

[@shawnbuxton4346]

Yes! It doesn't mean they're not interested... it just means they're rude and don't value your time

[@SerG-ez2po]

Couldn't said it better myself...

[@WWE-MediaTv]

Exactly 💯

[@joshuawilliams2447]

Exactly the mf jobs be lying like a mf we fr get ready for a interview drive or take the bus there wasting our time for no mf phone call back wtf I don’t get ts 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤣

[@dhenderson1810]

If they are rude and don't value your time, you don't want them to be interested in you.

[@OnasaD]

*Not calling back shows irresponsibility, I’d be glad to go look somewhere else than to work for a company that flake on potential employees either to continue with the hire process or to let the person know they’re not what they’re in search for.*

[@DonGeorgevich]

Agreed

[@makingmajic1938]

@@DonGeorgevich The best way to go about it is to avoid HR altogether in the interviewing process and get a job interview with the hieing manager of even better yet the supervisor of the department that you applied for. Now this is not a garentee that you will get the job but, it just eliminates more variables and hurtles that are in your way. I can not tell you how many times I have been interviewed by a 21year old child. One HR department that was so unprofessional that the HR person that I scheduled an interview for got fired several days before the scheduled interview and the other ladies in HR had no idea that I was coming for the interview. I was never given a job offer which is a good thing because if the HR department is not capable of doing a simple pass down of information when they are leaving. I really do not want to know what the rest of the companies managers, supervises, team leads etc. were like. Whats even better is when you go to an HR interviewer that does no know anything about the job they are interviewing people for. You sit there for thirty minuets to an hour during the interview slowly felling your IQ and life force being sucked through a straw. Companies cant figure out what they are not getting qualified people in their companies. Here is a thought train your HR department on how to properly conduct an interview and have some basic knowledge about the job that you are interviewing someone for. I'm not HR what do I know that's just my opinion.

[@Mr.Majestic77]

@@DonGeorgevich My advice is don't dwell on not getting the position. After an interview, if you feel you don't not get the job APPLY for other positions. Apply for other positions immediately after your interview. Until you receive an official offer letter, YOU NOT GET THE JOB. Please do not put all of your eggs in one basket. You have to have more than one option. In a lot of cases option 1,2,3,4 and 5. If you don't hear back from a company after an interview after two to three weeks, move on from them before they move on from you. That way, when or if you do hear from them and the company informs you that the decided on another candidate, that company will already have been in your recycling bin of dead end career opportunities.

[@blessingkarim]

​@@Mr.Majestic77Ok

[@genew5758]

Not calling back protects them from frivolous law suits. It's much easier to ignore

[@johnsmith-qe2fd]

I called the HR people and left a message, they called me back and said “who’s Don Georgevich?”

[@DonGeorgevich]

I'm a nobody

[@robertarnold6672]

I applied for a job at a hospital & the interview went great. I never heard from the company again. I gave up on them & was looking for another job. About 1 month later they called & gave me the job! They apologized for taking so long to get back to me but they said they had gotten very busy with other issues so the hiring process had been delayed. I am still working for them 7 years later.

[@genew5758]

They probably hired someone else over you and that person didn't work out; so they called you.

[@mechanicman3305]

@@genew5758 This happened to me with the Roofers union..people are crazy lol

[@lumanliu8457]

Maybe They send the offer to another person who turned down the offer? And then it's your term. I figure not sending out the rejection message is one way for the company to secure an employee because you can not just assume people will accept your offer when employees are also interviewing many companies at the same time.

[@AMR421RA]

You probably were a back to them

[@Joejoyoyoyo]

Lol 😅 these employers always say “at the end of the week” because they’re looking for “the best candidate”… the “best” one doesn’t exist… It’s all in your head. They think they know everything 😂😂😂 Hiring other people over someone who they said performed well in the trial shift or interview… lol… They left you job searching for a month because they didn’t know what they were looking for leaving a good worker on the dust. I did a trial shift and they said I was good (two people said I was good!) They said they’ll let me know at the end of the week, it’s been two weeks no reply 😅

[@STONESGAM]

Interviewing is tough these days. Many times they will post a position internally and externally and already have a candidate in mind internally but still have to put on the dog and pony show that they interviewed a handful of candidates. There are times when you don't even have a real chance regardless of what you say or how well the interview went.They have no qualms about wasting people's time though. I wish they would just offer promotions to people who earned it like in the old days rather than making people post out for positions and then having external candidates go through all that and get their hopes up when its a farce to begin with.

[@faezehkhalaj520]

Derek Gabrys it happened to me many times going to interview and someone else was selected internally . I am not sure why these employers waste people time !!!!

[@marcinpapke9390]

@@faezehkhalaj520 In order to keep the things running = HR/recruitment dept had jobs + marketing purpose (to show the company is hiring = developing)

[@savagebradley]

I hope I get a job at Popeyes I interviewed for I was surprised I was the first one

[@LonjeMarie7]

I agree this one employer I got there before the scheduled interview time and he had me waiting in the lobby for 45 minutes I was pissed. No had I been late lower Jesus that is not fair I don’t work for those kind of employers I’ll see the red flags and I run

[@dhenderson1810]

Why do you have to advertise the job if it is internal?

[@adnanbushra4375]

You are a great person . I can't believe you give this information for free ☺☺☺ . Respect

[@Ha76532]

Adnan, thank you.

[@Shaukatali-vd3ov]

[phone] for further info

[@Real_and_young]

Well he gets payed from KZbin views I’m sure

[@JaBlanche]

If they really like you, they will not take weeks to call you back. I don't care what the excuse is. They will at least update you. It's just common decency. This happened to me recently where they even advertise on their site how they take a week to respond. I contacted the recruiter and no response. Anyways, I got an offer from a different company who was always in constant contact with me and actually acted like they wanted me. Other companies were also interested so I know I'm a strong candidate. If they like you, they will show it.

[@genew5758]

From my experience, if I was interested in hiring an employee, I wouldn't leave them hanging. I generally call the same day as the interview to offer a job or at least within 2 days.

[@dhenderson1810]

I have noticed that whenever I got an offer, it was one or two days after my interview, or no longer than a week. If they really want you, they won't make you wait too long.

[@genew5758]

Yes. Employers that make you play the waiting game are telling you that you most likely wouldn't want to work for them.

[@britishmiller3665]

They don't even have the respect to let you know if you didn't get the job; even if you follow up with them. With caller ID they don't answer the phone, or even if someone else answers the phone they ask your name and you get sent to the voicemail. Send email and they still don't reply. Damn rude of them.

[@mstevensn50]

yeah, it seems to be a huge habit with employers they never let prospective applicants know their status. I really hate that they are rude and inconsiderate.

[@michaelethangross3395]

There have been some recent strategies that say that when calling to follow up just hang up when reaching voicemail and try back another time rather than leave a message that becomes low priority. Also, with most phone systems, IT can pull the records to see if the called party answered the call, transferred it, let it go to voicemail, etc. Most such positions require a voice mail log to be kept and they would expect to see a log of such calls over a certain period. If the called party is simply ignoring most or all calls or deleting messages, this will nail them real quick.

[@tobiamodu2367]

hi Don, I tried this and it worked. They had internal issues and the recruiter himself had moved to another company. I feel better now at least

[@giovannichambers2841]

This is something I'm currently going through right now while I'm currently working at a job I hate. I had an interview for a position that aligned with what I went to college for last Thursday, and I thought it went pretty well. I demonstrated how much of a hard worker I tend to be and willing to learn new things and do the work. I told them my potential starting date, which is this coming Monday, considering they need someone right away. They also told me they'll notify me either Friday of last week or Tuesday at the latest, which is today (They were off yesterday because it was President's Day). I've been checking my email all day today, and I haven't heard a word from them. I want to take it as a "No," but from what you're saying in the video, it gives me quite of a hope, and it helps me to keep an open mind. While I applied for other jobs, I'm hoping to get the one I recently went for an interview for because it's something that'll help me to jump start my IT Career. Keeping my fingers crossed!

[@DonGeorgevich]

fingers crossed

[@jaimecavazos3417]

Did they call you?

[@kaincuban1922]

DID THEY EVER CALL YOU BACK

[@YoungCub]

OP never replied either lol

[@Answers721]

@@YoungCub OP is still waiting for the phone call back.

[@randyndawna]

It's incredibly rude for the company to not let someone know either way. What needs to come together is a pre-made form letter to provide closure one way or another. To not reply is rude and unprofessional. People go out of their way, make arrangements and sometimes take risks with their current employers to make these interviews. I agree, sometimes things happen - it's a good idea to contact the company if it's been a while. But sometimes those hiring will not even respond to phone calls or emails. Interviewees are supposed to be at their best - courteous, professional, articulate and they bend over backward for the interviewer, who should show the same respect to the candidate. Makes one question the integrity of the company when they behave so badly.

[@DonGeorgevich]

agreed

[@randyndawna]

Thank you for confirming , Don. I wasn't complaining about your video - that had great as usual and is a great reminder about how things can happen and so not to give up. I'm just bitter as I've seen so much rude behavior during my hubby's job search the last few months. Thanks for all you do! 💖

[@MoniqueFromPlymouth]

@@randyndawna | I am not a hiring manager, but I can tell you their trade secret: NEVER contact candidates who will not get the job. Why? Because the rejected candidate will ask why and you must carefully give a reason without sounding like its discrimination (ex: because you're too old, or you're a woman, and such). And you have no idea how the losing candidate will react. Conversations like this can go downhill very quickly. Its better to be silent in this situation. Never calling back is usually the obvious sign the job has been filled.

[@devrsingh854]

@@MoniqueFromPlymouth Still it's no excuse, its like an employee not informing something important/hiding something from the superior in fear that they may be criticized. I mean they should be trained enough to create a standardised template email to professionally inform that the job application will not progress further

[@MoniqueFromPlymouth]

@@devrsingh854 You will not understand until you become the one doing the hiring. I know your approach is to let every rejected candidate know they are not getting the job - and some will NOT take it well and will be convinced they were discriminated - regardless of what "standardised template email" you have, they already have their minds set that the reason they did not land the job was because they are a person of color, their age, their gender, and such. Once that employment lawyer from one of those you turned away shows up at your workplace due to whatever you said to their client, your approach will instantly change to silence. Not hearing back from an employer at all actually deters any employment lawyer from showing up because that employer literally said nothing. Its called liability issues. Keep in mind the practice of not hearing back after applying for any job has started since the beginning of time. Its still the way to go. Just wait two weeks for a phone call, if it never materializes, just move on.

[@MisterH1992]

I had employers who told me that if I don't hear anything from them by *insert date here* then I am to assume that they wanted to go different paths. That is all they had to say. None of that bs that they will keep in touch.

[@MoniqueFromPlymouth]

Yes, towards the end of the job interview, ALWAYS ask the employer on when they are going to make a hiring decision. Their answer should be crystal clear. That way, calling them back to ask about your job status will not be necessary.

[@Lia-hd7rh]

@@MoniqueFromPlymouth I asked and the answer I got from both people is 'when we find the right candidate'

[@MoniqueFromPlymouth]

@@Lia-hd7rh | If they say that, then it is two weeks after your interview. If you do not hear from them by then, its time to move on with your job search...

[@Lia-hd7rh]

@@MoniqueFromPlymouth well today they reposted the same job I went for under their parent company name but the title/description all the same. idk seems shady and like they're wasting time while someone internally will go for it and get it.

[@arefashionista]

Exactly!

[@LonjeMarie7]

No shade to you sir who made this video this isn’t your fault that’s BS it’s all about communication ,no one wants to be held up in limbo or feeling not valuable and stupid it’s a matter of communication. To send an email or a quick text letting people know what’s going on take very very little time and effort. The biggest thing I gained from this video if you say just because you don’t hear anything after the interview does not mean they are not interested and I thank you for that. BUT they STILL need to communicate!

[@kidgruesome407]

THIS

[@peabodythecat9298]

At least, I think, this will be best and sustainable ways for both candidates and employers. A candidate spend much time and efforts to apply a job, they are deserved a reply even not be hired. just a several minutes call or even a email to tell the result can help so much whatever in releasing pressure, focusing efforts on other positions, etc. Instead of waiting and guess what happen to the company, why they show interesting, promise to call, but did nothing, candidate can move forward. Rejection is so common in real life. A jobseeker can easily handle it. Some people may say, this is costing so much time and money, this sounds very interesting. There are so many free technology can be easily used to reply to candidates in just few clicks.

[@kasun1752]

If the employer doesn’t call me back he is not Interested, and they are using that to sound nice, but on the other hand if that employer doesn’t call me within a reasonable time or at least communicate to let me know there are some issues or delays, then I really would think twice about working for that company… nothing excuses lack of communication, the recruiting process says a lot about a company trust me.

[@converdis449]

When you don’t hear back it means you are unsuccessful regardless of how great you felt the interview went.

[@OnasaD]

Screw them. Better company’s that are more professional and less lazy are out there hiring.

[@nulachier8059]

i never call employers after interviews even when they tell we will call you . there is 2 scenario : 1- they are not interested , so why should i call them , if they are not interested or they find a better candidate ?? 2- they are too busy . so if i call them , they will be annoyed , because they have stuff more important than my case . besides , they will see me as desperate , as someone who is harrasing them Conclusion : if they ghost you , you ghost them !! you don't stop searching until you get an official offer ( not an oral offer but a written offer )

[@LeytonTLA1]

Yep I am going to do this. No point showing desperation especially when they are more likely to not receive the call

[@ginquericardo5376]

That's right ✅👏👌 [Avoiding to get my regret letter - I prefer: 🤫!] I think if we start calling, probably they will disrespect us and we dirty our values as potential candidate.

[@oluwaseyia8548]

Yep! I don't send a "Thank you" letter. I came in for the interview so I must be interested in job. If I'm not I wouldn't have applied and actually came for the interview

[@natebrook]

Yeah FCK’em

[@dhenderson1810]

​@@oluwaseyia8548I'm thinking of doing it a couple of times, if only to prove it makes no difference to your chances of being hired.

[@andrewb9708]

I just experienced this situation. I applied for a job and they disclosed that there were over 300 applicants. Over the course of three weeks, I interviewed with nine people from the company (yes, 9 people). I drove an hour each way for a physical interview and a test. It was a basic allocation of resources test and I nailed it within five minutes. I was told that it was between me and one other person that would be selected to get the job. They explicitly stated that they "wouldn't leave me hanging" and I would be informed of their decision within six days at the most. I left an extremely friendly and positive voicemail after 10 days of not hearing anything back. Still no callback. Even if they called me at this point and offered me a job, I'd tell them to stick it. If a company can't do something as basic as letting you know your standing, it's a great indication that they have no respect for their employees.

[@brianrockford703]

I agree! I'm in the same situation too. It's frustrating when these recruiters/employers have that default stupid view of "well, that's life/that's reality", as if being rude to other people and disrespecting their time is just considered a normal part of life.

[@saini1976]

💯

[@manny349_0]

I’ve been submitting job applications and haven’t heard back from any job. I feel cursed :(

[@LaborGains]

Don't feel cursed. Are you customizing your applications to the job description? Are you making cover letters for each job posting?

[@osazuwaogbeide1540]

start your own job

[@thirdgen377]

@@osazuwaogbeide1540 Not everyone has the same opportunities to just "start your own business". Nor do we get money for nothing. Kind of a prick comment on your part.

[@osazuwaogbeide1540]

@@thirdgen377 quit making excuses you live in one of the most advanced play res in the world that the problem with people like you that are lazy. Take business courses online do certifications come up with ideas it not that damn hard

[@shantelroberts1718]

People are playing games about the job

[@yorimzc]

I beg to disagree with all these things. I usually send follow-ups a week after the interview and still no reply. Stop cheering us up with all these lies. If an employer does not reply to your message, that’s it. It’s over. I’d rather hear the worst things with my application from the employer or interviewer than expect empty promises.

[@brianrockford703]

Finally, someone gets it!

[@applebomb4091]

bull crap if they don't call back it means you don't have an offer!!

[@jeromefell4378]

Apple Chai im still waiting on waste management to call back still i had a first interview and nothing

[@Punjabilifeinspain]

Apple Chai i been waiting for one month but I got the job

[@saiyanc137]

I have been waiting on a call since November...😔

[@mokacokolata25]

@@Punjabilifeinspain Did you call them?

[@Punjabilifeinspain]

Hanifati Imanina Subki I send them an email asking if I am done with the process or still they are undergoing more stuff they replied me back with an offer letter

[@Punjabilifeinspain]

It's happening with me now. Thank you so much for positive thoughts x

[@IHunter]

Neena Khaira same here

[@shenali4717]

Sameee its happening now.

[@93khalenya]

Giiirl me too lol

[@savagebradley]

I applied to dominos and I probably got ghosted cause the manager said. Few days to me few days is like 4 or 3 days and no call back yet ;-; I hope they call me back for Popeyes cause I applied for that as well

[@Tiffany.Kro00]

Dude, don't give us false hope like that. If the company isn't interested they won't call. If they are they call. Interviewers and recruiters lie to make you sit by the phone with anticipation of a response. But it never comes.

[@DonGeorgevich]

I think you may have been hurt too many times but as a general rule companies are not trying to lie or hurt you

[@dhenderson1810]

​@@DonGeorgevichMaybe not intentionally but they don't care about you if you don't get the job. If they don't hire you, they don't give you a second thought.

[@thatlovegirl12]

This is a red flag. If you have to reach out to an employer multiple times and you get a job offer, don’t be surprised when you are an employee and they take weeks and weeks to follow up with you regarding other issues... this seems like bad business. I’m sure a company such is this has a high turn over rate.

[@DonGeorgevich]

it happens

[@AtticTapes14]

Who cares

[@Kimeikus]

If they’re not even putting in the time to call me after they said they would, I wouldn’t work wanna there anyways. Too unprofessional. I might’ve passed their side of the interview but they didn’t pass mine. Simple 🤝😎

[@garybesaw]

Hey Don I've watched so many of your videos and I can't thank you enough for all the helpful tips and how to be confident beginning with writing resumes to getting prepared for an interview and a follow up post interview. I can't speak for everyone but you put my mind at ease and giving me some hope. Thanks so much for all you do.

[@Ha76532]

Thanks so much, Gary.

[@MikeTXBC]

This doesn't address the issue I have, however. At the end of EVERY interview, I specifically ask them if they'll get back to me even if I don't get the job. Every single hiring manager has said "yes!" in some clearly understood form or another. However, they NEVER do. I'm not exaggerating here. They ALWAYS promise and they NEVER follow through on that promise. Obviously, I want to be hired, but this isn't even about that. It's about employers showing the most basic level of decency and common courtesy to do what you said you would. People often respond here with, "Well, you dodged a bullet, who'd want to work in a place like that anyway?" I'd agree if this was an anomaly, but it's actually the norm, so it gets to a point where you either think that no company is worth working for (and there are those who promote that line of thinking) or you end up having to endure countless waves of dishonesty. Let me be clear here: I'm not upset at not getting the job. My issue here is simply that if someone promises they'll do something, they should do it. If employers have no intention of ever getting back to candidates they've interviewed who don't make the cut, that's fine, but TELL ME. Don't act like you'll do something you'll never do. Unfortunately, expecting people to be honest and keep to their word seems to be a hopeless endeavor, so at this point, I don't trust anything any hiring manager says because no hiring manager has ever given me reason to trust them. Some people would say that I shouldn't let bad experiences color my interactions, but at what point do I go from "keeping an open mind" to "acting like a naive fool" when I'm repeatedly lied to or misled?

[@pandaexpress7673]

Truth☝

[@vincem257]

I’m so sick of the double standard in the work environment. If it were the other way around, we’d be expected to respond immediately. Same with two week notices; they aren’t expected to give you notice, but we are?

[@DVK94]

Thank you very much for your information. I was going on same situation. By listening to this I got encouraged to call to the company and they gave me positive feedback! Thank you again🙏

[@Ziimp]

That’s not true because after they say they gonna call weeks or days later you see them reupload that same job position to get someone else

[@nierautomata9654]

I just don’t get it why some employers do not have the balls to inform and reject their applicants in their specified timeline that way the applicants can move on easily to another opportunities instead of wasting time waiting for their response.

[@dhenderson1810]

An employer told me they no longer give feedback to why people didn't get the job because they got a lot of people responding with abuse, death threats or threats of lawsuits.

[@kislayoungman8980]

One day has passed since they said that they were going to call me, and they said themselves that the interview went well. So I'll until Monday to see if they will call. Thank you so much!

[@jonnywick4402]

Dis you get a call back?

[@pierre11780]

I agree we don't get taught this in university/ college just have to eventually learn it on your own. It's a job HUNT the prey doesn't come to you

[@hassanboujdour9365]

Maaan I just called the recruiter and it was positive and at least I'm relieved and know what's happening. Thank you!

[@brucetjetrick9728]

A number of follow-ups and still not getting a response is rudeness, incompetence, and a solid sign of internal chaos. You don't want to be a part of that messy organization.

[@discerningacumen]

I want to share my experience to help others: I interviewed one time, expecting to have another in 3-4 days. But it was silent until 2 weeks passed. And then another interview was scheduled and in the interview there were 3 interviewers at once. I was taken aback at the screen I was watching but gradually it turned into my excitement. After the interview (1hour), it comes another silence but this time I become more comfortable strangely... It is thanks to the comfort from God. (Jesus Christ). Even if I don't know yet the result. And comfortably, I'm waiting now.

[@arizzzzy]

Any update?

[@domingosnhamussua3070]

what Jesus did? any update?

[@aninayal8877]

Great video sir , I sitting in India away from 10,000 km from you and get inspiration and courage with this video and call back my interviewer company to know what happen to my job candidature...

[@swimfun87]

well, Matt is one lucky dude! not because he got the job but, because he's got a great DADDy. Thanks Don.

[@Ha76532]

Thanks so much!

[@brandonmoskos9149]

If the company can not call me back either way, I do not want to work for that company.

[@CHARLESSBRONSON]

It's been a year NOW , still haven't heard from that one employer, crossing my 🤞 that tomorrow will be the day I get the call 🤙🏼.

[@STONESGAM]

Sometimes HR can get backed up at big companies and you are not always the first priority on their list. Especially in summer and during busy times of the year. Normally after a week I write them off if I don't hear back but I know a co-worker of mine who literally followed up like 3 times and got hired almost 3 months after they started the interview process.So yeah, 80 % of the time they haven't called because you didn't get the job but sometimes HR is just backlogged or a manager may be on vacation or something that needs to sign off on an offer letter.

[@dhenderson1810]

As long as they realise that you can't be waiting by the phone for them and if you get another offer before then, then they missed out on you.

[@JuanCarlos-wu6ou]

I'm sorry but if a company openly lies to you and says they will call you back after a week, they not worth pursuing. I had an excellent interview and didn't get a call back. It happens in the corporate world often. It's often two false people talking to each other. That's the way I see interviews now

[@dhenderson1810]

Every offer I have got, it was by phone or in person, and always that day or a day or two afterward (usually within 96 hours). I had one offer made during the interview itself, where I was hired on the spot. I have never got a job offer via e-mail.

[@AB-ro3fu]

It's heart breacking I've been into 6 interviews in different jobs last three months 😭😭😭 I feel like crap

[@DonGeorgevich]

don't let other people control how you feel

[@gkarnam]

I am currently going through this.. Waiting to hear back from the HR.. Your video makes me positive.. Thanks a lot..

[@DonGeorgevich]

many thanks and best of luck to you

[@sethseth9059]

They ghost you, you ghost them. Now employers are crying because workers are doing this to them.

[@DonGeorgevich]

payback

[@ericscottstevens]

This is common practice these days, they are afraid of a follow up as they could say the wrong thing about why you did not get the job (slip of the lip syndrome). So their law/legal do not want any further contact with prospective applicants if they were not chosen.

[@mirfir]

So tacky!

[@andrewb9708]

They are under no obligation to tell you why they selected a different candidate. A simple "we're going a different direction" will suffice. If you commit to a candidate that you will let them know of their standing and don't follow through, it says more about that company than it does the candidates.

[@dhenderson1810]

I asked an employer (I wasn't applying for a job but just in general conversation) why many employers don't get back to employees. He says he stopped doing it because you tell them they are rejected or why, and many didn't take it well, and would call his company and spew abuse, death threats and threats of lawsuits to the secretary to pass on to the employer. He said some people may have good intentions for feedback but he wasn't going to risk his or his staff's mental health on people who may react very badly to rejection. It isn't worth it. Unfortunately the bad eggs, and they were in the majority, aren't worth being given the time of day if that is how they react.

[@MegaJAZR]

I just had this situation happened to me and it's scary because the place I applied it was basically a 2 week process where there was an interview and then a tasting, both of them went great and they even gave me good points and when they said they would let me know what they decided they didn't so I emailed them and told me they weren't going to move forward, not only was I blindsided because they never said anything bad but I was extremely disappointed because places nowadays are very untrusting of employees and they want to see how you work but they don't understand that we also have needs and as employees and we can't invest so much time in a interview process. What also bothered me is that they couldn't even tell me why I wasn't chosen. I felt like I deserved at least that. It really is discouraging.

[@jonnywick4402]

I totally agree with your comment, recently been applying to jobs but I just most of the time I chose to ask the good question pay rate if is not what you looking for, move on. And as a interview yeah I just request 2 days because it was a 2 round and that was only for 1 job. But good luck.

[@MegaJAZR]

@@jonnywick4402 thanks, good luck to you too

[@edmalts]

My situation is I was interviewed and called back processing physical and background check. I’m been waiting for 3 months for the results of background!!! I’m clean and not a criminal. All good on my end.

[@DonGeorgevich]

Have you called them

[@jjcc6403]

You're using your teenage son applying for a job at a fast food restaurant as an example of how to follow up with an employer? That in itself totally disqualifies you from being taken seriously about anything. Period. End of story!

[@telleroflies4373]

Lol

[@jwilliams7477]

LOL

[@dishappywithlife2556]

My interview went well, the owner said “let’s proceed; I need three references and a driver’s abstract.” I provided everything they needed. Every few days the editor reaches out to me and says “just checking in to make sure you sent everything in to the boss?” I said yes…and reminded him my references are waiting for a call. No calls to my references - 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

[@mamandapanda185]

It's cowardice when they don't call back, especially when they said that they would. I am about to drive up there to tell them that to their face. I had two "working interviews" which essentially filled lack of staffing for two nights. I don't even want the job anymore. It's the principle of the matter.

[@DonGeorgevich]

I don't know if I'd say "cowardice", but certainly unprofessional.

[@shebageorges2929]

Guys please don’t hesitate to call. I called today and the manager told me the recruiters are piled up with new employees and they should call me soon with an offer.

[@GingerSpices]

I notice that the interviews that I was sure I did well and felt strongly about I didn’t get the offer. Interviews where I was unsure about how I did, I got those offers. It’s weird.

[@DonGeorgevich]

it happens more often than not

[@shanemonson6939]

I just did an interview last Thursday and was told I’d be call back the following Monday and here we are in Tuesday. No matter how long you have to wait to find out if you got it or not it’s an anxiety attack for some people not knowing. Especially when you KNOW your interview and experience is amazing.

[@bjornonthisday9691]

I had three interviews with the same company and they all went very well. The last interview was with the president and it seemed that it went very well. He said that the hiring recruiter will be in touch with you in a week. Never heard back.

[@letstalkandgetrealaboutmak82]

So sick of interviews calling and not heating anything or getting a email from the company that they went for another candidate. I am a recent survivor of cervical cancer stage 1 . At this point I am living on unemployment waiting to file for disability benefits. Fuck it to try and find a job out here . I have interviewed three time at one company nothing .

[@Mr.Majestic77]

Please, don't dwell on not getting the position. After an interview and if you feel you don't not get the job APPLY for other positions. Apply for other positions immediately after your interview. Until you receive an official offer letter, YOU NOT GET THE JOB. Please do not put all of your eggs in one basket. You have to have more than one option. In a lot of cases option 1,2,3,4 and 5. If you don't hear back from a company after an interview after two to three weeks, move on from them before they move on from you. That way, when or if you do hear from them and the company informs you that the decided on another candidate, that company will already have been in your recycling bin of dead end career opportunities.

[@randomdude93-93]

I'm in this final phase now too. Last Thursday they said early to mid next week, now the waiting turns to anxiety. I'm waiting until tomorrow afternoon to reach out, I think that would be enough time. I already sent a professional thank you e-mail yesterday. Hopes not dashed yet!

[@MrConde911]

Thank I took your advice if ourselves don't start doing something no buddy will!!

[@giigity]

Sorry to be negative Nancy, but if they don’t call or email you back, they just aren’t interested. If they were truly interested in hiring you, they would make contact rather quickly. Or at least keep you in the loop as to what is going on. If a company ghosts you or takes a long time to reach out-see that as a sign that the company clearly isn’t organized nor do they care about their employees. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@bryanjacob94]

It’s either they don’t want you or they want to see if you really want this job position

[@alexandreamcclure6037]

Applied for six jobs I was qualified for. Did not recieve a call back because they went with another candidate. The other four jobs just never kept me in the loop.

[@DonGeorgevich]

Job interviewing is a numbers game

[@embracinglogic1744]

1. If the employer "forgot", then this is careless and the people in HR should not be in these positions. 2. If an employer clearly states that he or she will call back, then he or she should, oh, I don't know, call back. Otherwise, this is dishonest and misleading. The employer has a responsibility to follow-up and let the potential employee know what is happening. It is professional and ethical. You should be calling out the employers for being so misleading rather than placing all burden on the potential employees. I did not hear any of this in your video.

[@DonGeorgevich]

You have to call out the employers

[@princyyohannan5701]

This is 100 % partially true but I would say never beg back for job because it's the company's responsibility to choose the right candidates. If you did not get a good response, kiss goodbye and keep searching. There is always active employer who really needs you 🎉🎉❤

[@dragonpullman23]

If they tell you they will call you back after the interview, the ball is in their court to make the next move at that point. For the job candidate to have to do anything else at that point is bullshit!

[@DonGeorgevich]

you should still follow-up

[@senosangma2715]

Thankyou So much after this video I got a courage to pick my phone & made a call 🥰🙌

[@batasari1395]

Technical Manager said ....."There are several candidates to be interviewed. After that, we will definitely get back to you"....What does it mean? Positive sign or negative sign? On the same day, she accepted my LinkedIn connection request.

[@vikingstorm32]

If a company doesnt call back, my brother and girlfriend always push me to call them back. But I look at it as disrespectful and I loose interest in working for that company. A bad HR department usually means a bad company in my opinion. I'm stubborn as a mule but I need respect in order to give them respect

[@joshuawilliams2447]

lol exactly bro it’s really disrespectful of any job that promises they will call u back before this date but never really do it’s annoying asf I don’t waste my time with them

[@iAlwaysSpeakTheTruth]

From my experience, I can get a good idea if a company would be a good fit. Some throw attitude if you follow up with them, some make you do a 200+ question assessment that I honestly think if it has nothing to do with the job, what’s the point. Luckily I dodged a bullet with a company that wanted to give me the “job offer” after a 410 questionnaire regarding medical sales. Not a single medical question asked, after reading horrible employee reviews about the company, I told them this questionnaire is more of a headache than I want to put up with. And the fact I had to fill it out manually and scan everything back was another massive headache. So I told them although I appreciate their time, I’m rescinding my application and 2nd phase interview because the questionnaire was too much of a headache for me to deal with... I mean 410 questions... asking me about gambling and that I should circle yes when I don’t even gamble... seriously???

[@indranilbasu2562]

I am in a similar situation, I had 2 rounds of interview done, (brilliantly performed) the 2nd one was the Managerial round, and with everything went perfect, I was told by the Manager that I will be contacted next week, and that never happened. The HR called back the following week and informed there will be another round of discussion based on the panel availability. This is the 4th week post the 2nd round of interview, and I haven't heard anything after that. I had called again the HR to enquire about my candidature, and she seems to be not interested to pick up my call. When I see my status in the organization portal (candidate page), it shows the "Application is still under review" . Any pointers, what should be done next? I have 2 options left now...(1) - Email the HR and ask for the status (I am pretty much sure, there won't be any response) and (2) I found the Manager who took my 2nd round, on LinkedIn and can message (send Inmail) him. Again not sure if that will be rude as the Manager is my 3rd connection in LinkedIn. Any suggestions ? TIA

[@Joejoyoyoyo]

Oh my goshhh… it’s been two years, I wonder if you’ll reply 😅 What did they do? They probably didn’t hire you even though you were excellent and was willing to stick around multiple rounds😂😂😂 These employers are so…😊

[@KarolinaMoonTv]

They reposted the job posting ..: I had a second interview with the CFO… said he call next week .. didn’t … I called and followed up.,,. His receptionist said if he’s interested he would call

[@bulgarianboy87]

Because they want someone cheaper, guys. Astonishing !

[@sheedsphillip1148]

It can also mean that the hiring manager is getting all the approvals to proceed.

[@fkay4159]

@Don you such a good man, Thanks!

[@zeefaitech]

your videos are very informative. Thanks for your help, i actually just recently secured a huge promotion.

[@Ha76532]

That's awesome! Congrats!

[@gilbertaboujawdeh7210]

I had an HR Talent acquisition person call me on a Friday and say i fit the profile they’re looking for and asked me if im interested. After i said yes they said they’d contact me on Monday . A week passed and nothing happened so I called her back to follow up she said the person tasked with calling me was busy and told me not to worry as theyd call me back... Another week passed by and still nothing.. would following up AGAIN via phone call be a bad idea?

[@roxaneshannel]

Hey what ended up happening?

[@pandaexpress7673]

Honestly if a few days passed and they haven't contacted first it usually means they're not interested anymore so i don't bother to follow up, it'll make you look desperate and they won't consider you even more. If they were interested they would be quick

[@achernev]

I was thinking the same! Thanks for validating my thoughts.

[@hk_200k]

I'll say it's not a very high chance, say 2 out of 100. But if you consider the cost & benefit, it may be one of the best bet. Just 2 minutes and risk hearing some bad news (cost $10?), the return can be huge (much higher than $500). Ok, let me call them after 1 week.

[@dammar117]

I once did that, the recruiting manager had been very busy and apologized, then I got the job. But this was an internal posting. As an external candidate, I believe i shouldn't have to do follow-up. It's lack of professionalism on their part. And if I call, either they've made up their mind I'm not their choice, or I come off as annoying or needy, thereby sabotaging any chance I was still in the running.

[@rajo741]

Yes and that is precisely what many of us have done dozens of times; leaving voicemail messages, leaving messages with reception, even dropping by in person, and what happens? Precisely nothing. No response to those attempts either.

[@DonGeorgevich]

you can quit.

[@DonGeorgevich]

or if your approach isn't working, try changing it.

[@BaBcs]

8.5/10 they aren’t interested and don’t respect you enough to call and notify you.

[@britneegossett4946]

Every place I am apply never hires me I don’t know why 😭 I literally applied every where in my town at age 16, 18, and now the only place that hires me is McDonald’s but they’ll hire anyone. And I’m such a sweet girl. I don’t have any criminal records. I’m professional and polite in my interviews so what am I doing wrong? Is it because I’m an American and Muslim and wear a head scarf?Need advice please

[@hadrianaugustus3547]

Yes it’s probably the headscarf.

[@britneegossett4946]

Halima M i feel like maybe it’s because I am Muslim and even though they aren’t supposed to discriminate against religion in America but a lot of people are arrogant and self centered it’s sad to say

[@doddyd6534]

I got an even worse situation they employed my classmates that will get exactly the same degree. They got two interviews yet they never asked me for a first. I emailed them just to get some clarification on which criteria I didn’t fill yet they never answered.

[@GamerDude-xz8up]

My last job interview went really well I felt, I even sent a thank you email to them after. They said they would call me in a week which was last Saturday but I still haven’t heard back from them. I really hope they’re still considering me for hire.

[@roxanarat7737]

Thank you so much for this video!!

[@sciencecafe1543]

This is pretty good advice. There are times when employers don't get back to you because they're not interested but it is certainly possible that there are issues in their end, especially during covid. I had a situation where I hadn't heard back after 1 month and I eventually contacted them only to find out that I got the position but they just had some administration issues and a covid outbreak which delayed things longer than they expected. Definitely follow up after one week (or whatever time period they gave you) has passed after the interview.

[@DonGeorgevich]

many thanks

[@pandaexpress7673]

Right and they couldn't phone you to fill you in what happened since they themselves have hired you?? Sure thing...

[@joshuawilliams2447]

@@pandaexpress7673exactly mf jobs should call u to see if we got it or not we over here stressing over something and we got ready for our job interview many people would like a phone call or email takes a couple minutes of there time it’s so disrespectful I called this job I went to an interview for an left a voice mail yet no mf call back gave her my number 😒😒😒

[@dhenderson1810]

I had an employer tell me that they no longer do it by phone, because a lot of people don't take rejection too well, to the extent that he got abuse, death threats and threats of lawsuits for rejecting them. He claimed it almost bordered on stalker levels in a couple of cases. I have noticed that when I am rejected, it is always by text or e-mail (where you can't respond to it) but every offer has been by phone call or in person, to personally offer me the job. So it is as much based on the method as anything to let you know how you went.

[@mrhammadmossop1988ul-haq]

Thanks so much for uploading this to KZbin Don your videos are absolutely brilliant

[@DonGeorgevich]

You are very welcome

[@mrhammadmossop1988ul-haq]

@@DonGeorgevich I was wondering whether it would be possible to make a video where you explain how to prepare for an interview the night before the big day and how you would be prepared for an interview for example if it is in a school

[@DonGeorgevich]

I already have some last minute interview preps tips on my channel. just search around...

[@mrhammadmossop1988ul-haq]

@@DonGeorgevich Thanks

[@oncallempath]

It goes both ways. If they say they are going to do something and don’t do it. Do you really want work for the employer? What does it say about the company? The excuse won’t work if an employee doesn’t feel like going to work. It goes both ways. Once hired we have dead lines right? Always keep applying and be proactive. There are many other companies that won’t play games.

[@dhenderson1810]

A tactic to try is to say this. "I actually have other companies in the industry express interest in me". "I want to work here. But another company has made me an offer, and I have 48 hours to get back to them with an answer". "I want to work for you, first and foremost, but must consider options". If they want YOU, they will hear this and fast track you. They will drop the BS and make you an offer within 48 hours, or lose you forever. It is "Fear Of Missing Out". If they don't get back to you after that, they don't want you, so move on. This way, you control the narrative.

[@trenathy5946]

It’s been almost a week and I’m going to pay the manager a visit 😁

[@thelightinthedark100]

Thats bullshit, if they meant business there wouldn’t be any excuses like that. If they get back to you a little later sure i get that, but not at all? Even to inform you they hired another applicant? Thats shit.

[@DonGeorgevich]

Call it what you will