what did I do wrong?

[Medsport, LPN]

I got a message the other day from a job I applied about a couple weeks ago. She said she wanted to set up an interview for the next afternoon. Since it was going on 2p and I had just went to bed since I work 3rd and had to work that night, I thought I'd just call the next morning. I tried calling first thing when I got off work, but she was in a meeting so I left a message saying I was currently working 3rd and would be available until the afternoon if she could return my call. Well she didn't call back. Was that the right thing to say? Do you think I should try calling again? I was going to this morning, but I had to stay over a bit at my other job and it is now almost afternoon and almost a full day after she wanted to set up the interview. I'm thinking its probably too late now or she would have called, correct?

[tbehlow, LPN]

I don't think you did anything wrong .. Managers are always busy with meetings and so forth.. I would call again, you have nothing to lose

[Medsport, LPN]

Well, I ended up staying over at work last Friday and didn't call. I was going to forget about it, but somebody that I work with got a job there and she said it sounds like they could use the help and the pay is good. So I was thinking of calling again, but since its been a week what would should I say at this point if I call?

[Scarlo, ADN, BSN]

Call back. Never too late. Just tell her that you're returning her call. Let her know you returned her call earlier, but she was busy, and ask if she received your message.

[LTCNS, LPN]

I agree with Pink Rabbit. Call her back and tell her you have been super busy with work but are still very interested in interviewing for a position. If she needs help like your co-worker says then she will likely want to talk to you. Good luck!

[nursel56]

I would say to call because you don't have anything to lose by trying. I'll just say that if the job situation where you are is anything like mine, there will be a large number of people also seeking that job, and nurse managers/HR people are putting aside anyone who waits too long or requires that they take the initiative to call you back. You might interpret her not calling you back as her not needing to do so because there were many more people re-arranging things so that they could show up when requested.

If you call and she answers, I would advise you be very clear that their facility is where you want to be and explain that you were concerned about leaving people at your present job in the lurch. She won't be concerned about your other job or if you are tired, but if she sees you as a responsible, caring person it is a plus.

If you have to leave another message, it might be better to tell her that you will call her back at a specified time (say 2pm since that was when she made the first phone call), and if that is inconvenient you would appreciate her leaving you a day and time for the interview and you will be there. Not trying to criticize you at all, just thought I'd throw in my 2 cents. Best wishes to you!

[Stranded55]

You didn't do anything wrong. You don't want to give the impression that you are just sitting around waiting for the phone to ring.