Didn't hear back after offer..

[kaitiemarie]

Hey guys,

So I had an interview with a clinic as a Nursing Services Coordinator. Basically overseeing LPN's, keeping documentation up to date, etc.

Well I had a phone interview. She said to expect a call within 3 days to schedule an in person interview. Never heard back. I called HER about a week later and she was like "ohhh yeah. How about ... Blah blah blah". So we scheduled and in PERSON interview. It went REALLY well. I was there nearly 2 hours, met all the PN's, counselors, given a tour, the works!

She concluded it by saying "Well you still need to do one more phone interview with my boss (i have the final say), but I feel comfortable offering you the position right now! I like your personality and you would be a real asset to our clinic."

We shared some smiles and laughs and she even gave me tips about the questions her boss would ask me.

Interview concluded, I left (feeling on top of the world).

It's been 2 weeks. Tried to get in touch twice. No call back. The position is still posted so..

What the heck is going on??

I feel like I was just led on!

[caliotter3]

I would resume my Job Search if I were you. Should they call to follow through before you have another job offer, no harm done. But do not hold you breath.

[kaitiemarie]

Yes, I've been interviewing elsewhere and applying. That just happened to be a job that I really would've liked. Dang it.

[llg, PhD, RN]

I would write the person (and whoever else might be appropriate -- such as her boss or HR) and say something like ...

"Because I did not hear back from you, can I assume that you are offering the position to someone else? I hesitate to pursue other opportunities because your ABC job was so attractive to me. But if that position is no longer available to me, I will begin considering other jobs seriously."

I would just continue waiting without trying to elicit a response from them ... but I wouldn't be counting on anything from them and would be pursuing other jobs.

[kaitiemarie]

I do not have her email as she got in touch with me over the phone. Would it be inappropriate tho leave this on a voicemail?

[OttawaRPN/RN2B]

I do not have her email as she got in touch with me over the phone. Would it be inappropriate tho leave this on a voicemail?

There is absolutely nothing wrong with leaving a polite follow up phone message and it is very unfortunate that they haven't had the decency to get back to you. I have had this happen to me myself and know how frustrating it is. If you don't hear from them after another attempt, move on and hold your head high knowing you are worth more than working for people who don't have the decency to be more respectful than that. You gave them 2 hours of your time, they can at least give you a quick phone call! Good luck!!

[Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN]

Unfortunately, you DO NOT have a job offer until you have that job offer in writing from Human Resources. Verbal offers can and often do mean nothing.

I would definitely contact the manager to follow up. And then immediately get back into the Job Search and don't stop until you get that offer in writing.

Best of luck.

[OttawaRPN/RN2B]

Unfortunately, you DO NOT have a job offer until you have that job offer in writing from Human Resources. Verbal offers can and often do mean nothing.

I would definitely contact the manager to follow up.

It has been my experience that anywhere with an HR department has followed the traditional process of following-up, providing written offers, etc. Not everywhere has a separate HR etc, as is the case with many clinics where a Dr may be the owner and boss, or even a LTC facility that I worked for where the administrator that interviewed and hired was the manager and HR.... Just depends on the structure of the facility. Either way, as Meriwhen said, no offer is final until you've signed a contract or agreement etc. Good luck in your search!

[Caroline123]

Yes good luck to you!

I don't understand why every interview is filled with so much BS? It's difficult to know where you stand! No one has the decency and it's so fake.

[Buyer beware, BSN]

I would write the person (and whoever else might be appropriate -- such as her boss or HR) and say something like ...

"Because I did not hear back from you, can I assume that you are offering the position to someone else? I hesitate to pursue other opportunities because your ABC job was so attractive to me. But if that position is no longer available to me, I will begin considering other jobs seriously."

I would just continue waiting without trying to elicit a response from them ... but I wouldn't be counting on anything from them and would be pursuing other jobs.

@IIg:

There's no doubt in my mind you come from the school of professionsl courtesy.

I have always thought that any organization's worth should be considered in direct proportion to how they treat the professionals they seek to attract.

In other words, there are a lot of slobs out there that should practice what they preach and do away with the curtain of hypocracy that gives away their "looking for a warm body" intentions.

And the computer generated " thank you for your interest in blah, blah, blah" is bush league too.

[llg, PhD, RN]

@IIg:

There's no doubt in my mind you come from the school of professionsl courtesy.

I have always thought that any organization's worth should be considered in direct proportion to how they treat the professionals they seek to attract.

In other words, there are a lot of slobs out there that should practice what they preach and do away with the curtain of hypocracy that gives away their "looking for a warm body" intentions.

And the computer generated " thank you for your interest in blah, blah, blah" is bush league too.

Actually, I now see a significant typo in my previous response you quoted. I would NOT just continue to wait silently, I would contact the person and say/write something along the lines of what I wrote in the post.

I do think we should all treat each other with courtesy and respect -- and I am rather good at putting a smile on my face and saying something "polite" that also has an underlying "bite" to it. :)