The rules of game after the interview

If manager is still taking your calls, they aren't "sick" of you yet. If you speak with them again just ask if it is O.K. to continue checking ( since I would love the chance to work at your hospital:D). Also ask if there is a usual time frame to get through the hiring process. At one hospital I worked for it was normal to take at least 3 months! Don't give up, but have an alternate game plan, what will you do if you don't get this. You may want to apply other places as a back up. I will think good thoughts for you. Good Luck.

Kathy

Kathy,

Thank you for your thoughts, advice and prayers! I guess I am getting pretty anxious about securing a position in this difficult job market. I applied to 6 hospitals and this was the only hospital I got an interview with. (Others said they hired internally or not hiring new graduates.. ) I did my clinicals at this hospital and I hoping to get interviews in other departments, but who knows?

Wow 3 months is a long time. I didn't realize the process could take that long. I would of thought if they like you, they hire you?

Oh, I did call her today and she said, who is this I am in a middle of a meeting? She didn't not sound happy. Maybe, I should not be calling? Should I be emailing and ask what you suggested? (probaly have to wait now) I guess I am kinda old fashion. It seems weird or almost rude to email questions for a job.

First of all, managers are almost ALWAYS in the middle of a meeting. I would probably just email her and definitely start applying elsewhere. You can send her a thank you note for the opportunity to interview.. blah blah blah... lol but otherwise, it sounds like they're not in a big hurry to hire you. If you need a job, I would not be waiting around for this lady.

If you are interested in that position, stop calling her. When I was a manager I HATED getting phone calls from applicants. I would always prefer a nice letter from the applicant and this certainly demonstrates a certain level of good manners and respect. I would always contact them by letter if they were not accepted for the position.

Instead of calling, write a note of thanks, highlighting some of your strong points and the fact that you feel that you would be a good fit for the organization, and leave it at that. If you don't get a call, then assume they have found someone else.