When should I ask HR about my status?
I had two superdays at the same firm (think GS, MS, JPM) in two different divisions.
- The first one I heard a week later and I am on hold. They told me they would get back to me as soon as possible. So far it has been 4 weeks since the interview and 3 weeks since they last contacted me.
- The second division (my preference) I had a superday for 11 days ago (including weekends). They said decisions would go out in a week or two. I haven't heard back anything. I'm assuming I'm on hold since rejections usually go out fairly quickly.
Should I email them and ask for my status? Any advice? Am I more likely dinged or on hold for the second one? It's not front office so I don't know if decisions go out in the same manner as IBD decisions go (i.e., i don't know if they give out acceptances really fast and holds last).
How to Ask About Job Application Status?
When following up after an interview or superday, it’s important to be proactive but not aggressive and annoying. While it may be hard to find that balance, a good rule of thumb is to send HR an email or call after a week or two if you haven’t heard anything. If you don’t hear back from HR, check with your network to see if they know the status of the position – if it’s been filled or not. In general, you don’t want to bother the people you interviewed with or reach out to HR every day. Good luck!
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i would shoot HR a note.
email or call better? & should i give it until the end of the week or has it been long enough?
For the second division, a call after two weeks is perfectly acceptable. Just don't come off as pushy
just heard back from the first one. i got another email saying I'm still on hold. is this good or bad?
i would take it as good. they probably already offered people positions and are trying to see how many people are accepting. i think they basically "waitlist" people and if the people given offers start to reject, they will call you and give you an offer. but keep in mind that those people have awhile to decide...so it might take time.
Speaking as a recruiter who has worked on a TON of JPMC positions (including hitting events)...I have a feeling you probably didn't get it. Just being honest, "position on hold" is classic code for filled or being filled...but not by you. Offers go out within a day or two after the last day of an event, with backups id'd for any turn downs within a week. They rarely if ever offer feedback to anyone they're not making an offer to. Sorry to be debbie downer and sincerely hope im wrong, but sharing professional experience.
yeah i don't think i got it either. i'm just wondering why they'd tell me i was on hold twice in a matter of 3 weeks if they're just going to reject me.
hey guys, just as an update i am now on hold for both of the positions. I really don't want to sit around and do nothing about it, any ideas? Would emailing my interviewers and reiterating interest help at all?
I am wondering about the same thing. I am waiting for mine too. I mean logically speaking, if you want to know your status, you ask HR. But do you think if we should email the interviewers too? Just to reiterate interest? Will that help at all?! I mean I assume they have made their decisions?
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Asking HR what the deal was? (Originally Posted: 10/15/2014)
So I had been waiting on a BB to start its FT ibd interviews. I had been told that recruiting was moved back due to headcount. I wasn't too worried BC I had been told I'd get an interview by HR/had multiple people batting for me/went to a private candidate dinner/etc
I sent multiple notes to multiple HR reps over the past two weeks, no response (I used to hear back within the day). I then received a generic rejection email saying that all the slots were full. I am a bit confused to say the least -- would it be beneficial to reach out to HR and see how I fell through the cracks? At the end of the day I want them to keep me in mind for future positions
Could be as simple as all SA finally accepted FT or a few people they were waiting that they gave offers hadn't accepted. Not much you can do now and honestly I don't think its worth it to email HR again. I would talk to your contacts instead and figure out what happened/express your interest
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