Do Hiring Managers Ever Call To Notify Of Not Getting The Job?

mentalhealthRN · Mar 11, 2011

Some call either way.......every place is different. In hospitals though the offical offer usually comes from HR. Its possible the hiring manager wants to talk to you first, ask you a few more questions......maybe ask if you would like to shadow for a day before a decision is made.....I've had that happen. This gives a better idea for both you and them as to if the position is a good fit.

redraider1977 · Mar 11, 2011

Well I interviewed with this manager and was told that the manager would make the job offer.

TheCareerStudent · Mar 11, 2011

With my previous experience as a manager I always made the calls for hiring, HR put together the package and employment agreement or contract but I always delivered the good news. Good luck, hope this helps you!

willowRN · Mar 11, 2011

Oh i had the same question and I found that different institutions have different modus operandi. If you applied online, some of them will notify you thru email that you didn't get it unfortunately but they're still interested on your future applications.

I know it's driving you bonkers right now. I prayed that you have more patience and good news coming your way.

elkpark · Mar 11, 2011

In my experience, you get the bad news by mail (the traditional "We appreciate your interest, BUT ..." letter), or, more recently, email. Telephone calls are usually good news. :)

Best wishes!

Tina, RN · Mar 11, 2011

I'd bet you are going to receive good news! If it was a "no", that probably would have been left on the answering machine, right?

Best wishes!

freebirdRN86 · Mar 11, 2011

i agree with Tina! I think they would have left bad news on the voicemail ! good luck!

CiaMia, BSN, MSN, DNP, RN, APRN, NP · Mar 11, 2011

Agreed -- good luck, keep us posted! *Fingers crossed!!*

Jack245 · Mar 11, 2011

I once got a postcard as a rejection letter. With one of those serene sunset on beach pictures on the other side...was kind of miffed at that.

prinsessa · Mar 11, 2011

I would say that 90% of interviewers never call or send a letter if they aren't going to hire you. A phone call is generally a good thing. Wishing you lots of luck!

ZippyGBR, BSN, RN · Mar 11, 2011

from a UK point of view if you get as far as interview you'll generally get a call one way or the other , but YMMV .