I'll try to keep this simple.  I applied for a job back in August.  Finally got an email a couple of weeks ago, asking for a phone interview (parent company, out of state).  Phone interview went well, she sent me to meet the local district manager.  Met with him last Tuesday (10 days ago) and haven't heard from them again.  I hate waiting...!  Which is, I suppose, why I'm venting here.  The manager basically told me the job was mine, because of all the phone interviews that were done, I was the only candidate that was sent to meet with him.  He said I seemed fine for the job and would inform "corporate" he thought I'd be a good fit.  The day after each of those interviews, I did do the obligitory "thank-you-for-your-time" email and received responses.

So now I'm playing the waiting game.  I'm trying to keep myself from sending another email, because I don't want to look pushy or desperate.  

So those of you with experience in this area... should I wait it out or should I contact them?  And which one should I contact?

--Extra little background, the position I would be filling is new.  "Corporate" is rolling out new accounting software to all the branches.  The manager told me it could be sometime in 2012, he was surprised they were already pursuing hiring someone.  So I figure its just at a point where they aren't really ready for me to start.  But I want to know something!

Being persistent for a job is NEVER a bad thing.. being annoying (such as calling during rush hour at a restaurant) is... I'd keep following up on it..

babyhog wrote on 11/10/11 at 11:56:54:

Waiting Aug to Oct just for tele interview?  They are not in a hurry.
And you're the only one... that and it's a "corporate" mandated position means you won't be pressed by the mgr to get in there.

Im not excited bt the email idea,

justin_o_guy2 wrote on 11/10/11 at 22:51:32:


Me neither, but a telephone call to the District Manager would be very appropriate.  I would keep it short and sweet and focus on an offer to provide any additional information that would be helpful.

Good Luck!

A thank you bottle of scotch mite be the answer//