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Stressed about finding a job...

McGiord nailed it. If HR isn't getting you any answers, and you go straight to the hiring manager, that's a logical path to follow.

In my line of work, we can't sit on our hands and wait to be told what to do. We're expected to find something to do. Sometimes that means not waiting for your boss. This could be one of those times - and if it isn't, then perhaps it's the company's loss.
 
McGiord said:
A couple of things:
- HR are more human than resources, and if they are pretty busy with other activities, for them it is just another pending task
- You have to be comfortable to talk with your future manager anytime
Think very well what you will say and be respectful.
If I were in your case I will try to deal directly with the hiring manager.
Call tomorrow.
Excuse you first for not following his/her instructions but be clear that your intention is to let him/her know that you are still very interested in helping him achieve the goals.
Be polite and if it is not a good time, it will be very clear from their side.
Practice with this and it will get right soon.
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I'll do that. Thanks for the tips!
 
I know how frustrating it can be to wait on a hiring decision. I had to wait nearly 6 weeks with the job I currently have. I was interviewed in September, offered the job in October and started in November. In the end though, it's just a burden. I know with my company, decisions take FOREVER! Recommendations have to be made, then approvals granted then more approvals are needed. It's been worth it though.

Hang in there! I'd keep contacting them once a week. Like someone posted earlier, it shows that you're interested.

Good luck!
 
McGiord said:
A couple of things:
- HR are more human than resources, and if they are pretty busy with other activities, for them it is just another pending task
- You have to be comfortable to talk with your future manager anytime
Think very well what you will say and be respectful.
If I were in your case I will try to deal directly with the hiring manager.
Call tomorrow.
Excuse you first for not following his/her instructions but be clear that your intention is to let him/her know that you are still very interested in helping him achieve the goals.
Be polite and if it is not a good time, it will be very clear from their side.
Practice with this and it will get right soon.
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I'm currently temping within the same company but in a different department and there would be no way I could call him today. So I sent him an email instead. The only free time I could call is during lunch... and I know that he'll be on lunch at the same time and it would be completely moot.

Hope that worked... wish me luck.
 
WoodNUFC said:
I know how frustrating it can be to wait on a hiring decision. I had to wait nearly 6 weeks with the job I currently have. I was interviewed in September, offered the job in October and started in November. In the end though, it's just a burden. I know with my company, decisions take FOREVER! Recommendations have to be made, then approvals granted then more approvals are needed. It's been worth it though.

Hang in there! I'd keep contacting them once a week. Like someone posted earlier, it shows that you're interested.

Good luck!
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Thank you!
 
iJohnHenry said:
Oh, this is an interesting "development"? ;)

If you feel like you're being watched, you probably are.

Keep your nose to the grindstone.
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Ha... hardly... this company is so damned big and disjointed people in the same building I'm in don't know each other let alone people spread over 4 different campuses.
 
Call. Can't you get a 5 min window out of your normal day to day activities?
Instead of going to the restroom go outside and call?
Any excuse to go to your car and make the call?
Book a conference room, and call with your cellphone?

Either at your normal lunch time, or get to lunch earlier than normal and call before their lunch time. Or get a late lunch, and call after their lunch time.
"Skip" lunch and go there.

Can't your current boss help you in any way?

Time to be creative and get some direct contact with them, or face to face time with them.
Can you justify a visit there?
You mentioned that you already are working inside the company, can you get to the areas where you would like to work?
Find a way to know people in that area, and mingle.

Don't allow the fear of getting a rejection to be bigger than your wish to know what happened, or actually getting the job.

Keep in mind that if this is not the right time, there will be a better one.

In my current job, I was interviewed for a global position first, they didn't hire me, as they preferred a "more experienced" person.
6 months after that I was called for a less senior position, and I took it.
The person that was hired before me was earning way more money than me, but when they needed to restructure they let him go. He was way more expensive and not using all the skills that his resume "said".

My point is that most of the times whatever happens is better.
And sometimes is better to be the second choice, as the first choice is not always the best for the hiring manager, nor for the person that is hired.

Be careful what you wish for, as it may become a reality.
 
Well, keep on doing the right things, looking for opportunities, and review what went wrong.
Why they didn't choose you?
If possible find out who got the job, and learn why they prefer that person instead of you.
Try to understand what can you do better for the next opportunity.
Be ready for a future call.
Think what would you do differently if they will call you again.
Even they don't call you, you have to be ready for your next opportunity.
Sometimes is not your answers to their questions but if you didnt ask the right questions during the interview process.

Finding a new job is a full time job.

Relax, take some days off, clear your mind. And get back on the game next week.
 
I'm right there with you. I need a job, am fighting Crohn's disease (among a few other health issues), and am pretty stressed out.

Things are sure to look up if you stay positive, and do your best. :)
 
McGiord said:
The game is not over.
This might help you:
http://shar.es/2wtLI


http://www.theladders.com/career-advice/letter-to-write-when-you-dont-get-job
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Thanks for all the advice. Still on the job hunt. I actually wrote the thank you letter to the hr recruiter. The hiring manager seemed to no be responding to anything I send him so it would probably be a waste of my efforts. I just picked up a month temping in a department I am dying to work in with a huge exec. Hopefully I can I impress someone there.

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Canaan said:
I'm right there with you. I need a job, am fighting Crohn's disease (among a few other health issues), and am pretty stressed out.

Things are sure to look up if you stay positive, and do your best. :)
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Thank you. Good luck with your hunt!
 
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