I've never been on the hiring end of things, but does it really take over a month to make a decision?
That largely - & usually - depends on the type of job you're applying for. For instance, a new upcoming project at a 3rd party call center might've been put on hold by the client, so intake for new call center reps (if needed) would be shelved, either temporarily or permanently.
Another reason could be budget (whatever the job). Say A is the hiring manager who desperately needs a researcher. He goes to HR, who agrees he needs to hire, & they see some applicants. But suddenly B, who's in Finance, tells A his department's budget is blown, or that they didn't factor in for a new headcount. If A is smart (& sometimes lucky), he may have some leeway in other aspects of the dept.'s budget that he can (legally) tinker with, thus getting him that researcher.
I agree with Wednesday; call them up & ask them for a straight answer, especially if it's a place you really have an interest in. A "no, sorry" this time doesn't mean that particular door will close forever. (And I do believe in luck & timing too.) Good luck!
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Date: 2008-05-21 11:04 am (UTC)That largely - & usually - depends on the type of job you're applying for. For instance, a new upcoming project at a 3rd party call center might've been put on hold by the client, so intake for new call center reps (if needed) would be shelved, either temporarily or permanently.
Another reason could be budget (whatever the job). Say A is the hiring manager who desperately needs a researcher. He goes to HR, who agrees he needs to hire, & they see some applicants. But suddenly B, who's in Finance, tells A his department's budget is blown, or that they didn't factor in for a new headcount. If A is smart (& sometimes lucky), he may have some leeway in other aspects of the dept.'s budget that he can (legally) tinker with, thus getting him that researcher.
I agree with Wednesday; call them up & ask them for a straight answer, especially if it's a place you really have an interest in. A "no, sorry" this time doesn't mean that particular door will close forever. (And I do believe in luck & timing too.) Good luck!