Interview Feedback

ABajaninCork

Went for a couple of interviews with a well-known company about a month ago.

Judging by the length of time passed, I assume I haven't got the roles. But have not got confirmation/feedback that that is the case.

It seems to be a new habit now that employers have. No feedback on job applications I can understand, due to the sheer numbers applying. Not very polite, but that's the way it is.

But no feedback on interviews? That seems to be happening more and more now. The numbers involved would be far smaller but it seems they can't be arsed! By no means is this the only company that has developed this nasty little habit.

It's extremely unprofessional behaviour IMO. Has anyone else come across this? What do others think??

Jimmy Bottlehead

I've found this as well, I personally think that a 3-4 line email shouldn't take too long out of courtesy for someone taking the time to come in and interview. But then again, they're not obliged to. Sad, but nothing can really be done.

Flimbos

I've encountered this too, it's really annoying. The least I'd expect would be a standard copy and paste email, how much effort would that take!

ABajaninCork

Thanks for the feedback. Seems I'm not alone in this then!

How depressing...

Awesome-O

It's true it happens but I feel it's just bad manners.

I can understand if it was a phone call and they didn't want the awkwardness of talking to someone but surely a standard email is the simplest and quickest way.

Procrastastudy

Numbers, and all sorts of issues about giving reasons why you weren't hired. That said if you're just looking for a "Sorry you didnt get the job letter" I find them a waste of paper. In Canada it's customary to send a thank you card when you've had an interview - maybe try this and they might be more forthcoming with telling you that you didnt get the job. May be they were waiting to see how you chased them up?

ABajaninCork

Procrastastudy wrote: »

Numbers, and all sorts of issues about giving reasons why you weren't hired. That said if you're just looking for a "Sorry you didnt get the job letter" I find them a waste of paper. In Canada it's customary to send a thank you card when you've had an interview - maybe try this and they might be more forthcoming with telling you that you didnt get the job. May be they were waiting to see how you chased them up?

I doubt that very much. But I was brought up to show good manners. I do send thank you e-mails (NOT cards!! -why??). By your logic, it surely must be good manners to send a 3 line e-mail, saying 'Thank you for attending the interview with xx on yy date. Unfortunately, you were not successful. Thank you for your interest'; mustn't it? Why can't that be done? Then EVERYONE knows where they stand.

I've seen posts from recruiters on here who state they find them 'creepy' and think the candidate might be 'stalkerish'. Again, I don't understand the logic. I think it just shows the arrogance some employers and recruiters have, as well as rank unprofessionalism.

Mrs OBumble

It's only a month.

In a big company (think tedious processes, key people away on leave, etc), if you weren't first choice but would be picked in they ddin't get their first choice, then things may not be settled yet.

Slozer

When doing interviews, at the end (you know the bit where they ask you if you have any questions) I usually ask them how I did in the interview or what are my chances of securing the job. This usually gives you a good indication of where you stand. Instead of waiting for weeks wondering how you did.

Procrastastudy

ABajaninCork wrote: »

I doubt that very much. But I was brought up to show good manners. I do send thank you e-mails (NOT cards!! -why??). By your logic, it surely must be good manners to send a 3 line e-mail, saying 'Thank you for attending the interview with xx on yy date. Unfortunately, you were not successful. Thank you for your interest'; mustn't it? Why can't that be done? Then EVERYONE knows where they stand.

I've seen posts from recruiters on here who state they find them 'creepy' and think the candidate might be 'stalkerish'. Again, I don't understand the logic. I think it just shows the arrogance some employers and recruiters have, as well as rank unprofessionalism.

Numbers generally. There may also be issues with having your details in their IT systems or it may just be pure lazyness. To be fair if it means that much to you, and fair play to you, then you won't want to work for them any way.

E-mail v Cards - (I'm not talking about a clintons thing here) e-mails to me just show a lack of effort. Something written goes a lomg way.

Lastly the perception on one side seems to be 'I gave up my time to go to their interview' theirs might be 'we spent a lot of our time interviewing and the person never contacted us...'. That said I once got an offer from an iterview six months later - you never know whats going on.