Recently went on a job interview for a position I would really like. I had previously interviewed (& declined due to extremely low salary) a different position with this company 2-3 years ago.. When I went to the most recent interview, the same Director I interviewed before was on the panel again. He introduced himself & didn't seem to recognize/remember me. I started to remind him but he was walking slightly ahead of me to sit down for the interview.
4 other people came in at that time & sat down. One of them I recognized as a family member of someone I know socially. I didn't say anything about it either because I didn't want it to appear I was trying to use that for any reason.
The interview itself seemed to go well. It lasted about an hour. I sent a follow up "thank you" to everyone for interviewing me. The Director responded stating I "was welcome" for them meeting with me & "it was good to meet with you..again." That was it, nothing about when/if I would hear anything about the position. Obviously after I left he must have remembered us meeting before.
I seriously was NOT trying to hide the fact we had interviewed before, I just felt by the time the interview was over it was not appropriate to bring it up as he asked me if I knew my way out to the lobby, I said yes & left. I was still feeling positive about the interview but now, his email, I feel sick to my stomach. I don't know if I should leave it alone & just what to do. Feedback would be appreciated.
I’m currently looking for a new job, and have been on a couple of interviews. Biggest thing I’ve learnt is to always ask at the end what happens next? Sometimes they say if they are going to reference check you or not, but will def tell you when you will hear back from them.
I had a really good interview the other day, when I asked this question they told me it was going to be 2 weeks before I heard back. It such a relief knowing that, not thinking for 2 weeks oh! It Didn’t go well. I didn’t get it.
as for him remember you or not, it doesn’t matter. You briefly met him 2-3 years ago. It's not going to impact if you get the job or not.
Update: I was notified I am still under consideration for the position, however, the selection process, reference checks, etc. are on hold indefinitely due to Covid-19.
I appreciate everyone's responses/feedback and please, stay extra safe during this Covid-19 situation.
EDNURSE20, BSN
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I’m currently looking for a new job, and have been on a couple of interviews. Biggest thing I’ve learnt is to always ask at the end what happens next? Sometimes they say if they are going to reference check you or not, but will def tell you when you will hear back from them.
I had a really good interview the other day, when I asked this question they told me it was going to be 2 weeks before I heard back. It such a relief knowing that, not thinking for 2 weeks oh! It Didn’t go well. I didn’t get it.
as for him remember you or not, it doesn’t matter. You briefly met him 2-3 years ago. It's not going to impact if you get the job or not.