No word one week after interview--screwed?

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When were they supposed to get back to you?

Banks were closed Monday, giving them two business days to figure their shit out - that's if everyone was around/able to meet, etc. I'd give it another day and then follow up; you don't want to come off as an eager beaver but not disinterested, either. Good luck.

A lot of people are out on vacation this time of year, so that is a definte possibility.

In my expeirence, the sooner you hear, the better; but there are always exceptions to the rule.

You have done everything right so far, so sit tight. Good luck!

Same situation with me. It's now 10 days since I went in for a 2nd round and haven't heard anything since. I emailed HR this past Tuesday and didn't receive anything back either. Looks like I was dinged.

I interviewed with BX a few years ago. Never got back to me. Chase ups didnt help.

Hmm, still no word. Would Monday be a reasonable time to check-in? If so--who to contact? The HR coordinator or the alumni contact? Neither interviewed me.

Any advice on that last question? My friend suggests I contact HR because contacting the alum for a status update might suggest to him that I didn't do well. On the other hand, my feeling is that the alum is more likely to nudge me to a positive decision if I'm on the line or if they haven't discussed me yet. Thoughts?

I recommend contacting the HR coordinator on Monday. Simply thank her/him for their time, express your enthusiasm for the position and ask when you will be hearing back regarding next steps. Also, get in contact with the alum you know in order to get him/her to put in a good word for you.

Well, I e-mailed the HR coordinator this morning. No response yet and it's 5:30. That can't be good, right?

This kinda thing has happened to me before, I literally met with 12 people - 5 rounds, nailed each interview, and I never heard back. I only formally found out I didn't get the job when I called HR about another role and mentioned it. Needless to say I don't think theres an excuse for this kind of behavior, nobody is that busy and nobody is that impt despite what people think. It's easy to write a 2 sentence email that you can send to each dinged candidate....

I generally view two weeks as the barrier, if you dont hear by then, I just assume its over..

I think it's pathetic when people don't have the decency to at least send a generic letter.

I think it's pathetic when people don't have the decency to at least send a generic letter.

Well, I'm holding out some hope. It's entirely possible they've just had their hands tied since the holiday.

Show up at their office and demand a response

Okay, I give up. Nobody is even picking up the phone. Could everyone still be on vacation, or be that busy? I'm getting paranoid that they're screening my calls.

don't email, phone them. I use tat all the time and it works. And if it is a negative response ask for feedback, if HR tells you you are a fit but there was a better candidate or something along those lines, then keep in touch with hr for future opportunities.

if you want to be really persistent, block your number and call but i would let it go... they know where to find u if they want you...........

Thanks for the advice. I got in touch with someone--turns out they've just been busy and haven't gotten together yet to decide anything.

If this is a research role, I wouldn't think u will hear anything for another 2-3 weeks then, as earnings is coming/here, by then they wont even remember who anybody was that interviewed.

I was waiting 10 days for reply after 1st round, they called..apologised for delay and invited for 2nd round so chin up ;)

Thanks for the encouragement. After yesterday's chat on the phone, I'm hoping to hear soon. For clarification, it's for an IBD position, not research.

Well, it's been more than a week--I still haven't heard anything from HR and they won't pick up the phone. I realize that banks often reject candidates by simply forgetting about them, but isn't it odd to do that after HR has specifically stated that they'll be in touch with you soon?

If they want you they know where to find you, know that sounds rough, but thats just how most people roll these days.... they could be busy, they could be a million things, but if someone wants to hire you they certainly keep you in the loop... nothing is odd in the hiring process... move on and forget about it

This reminds me of the Seinfeld episode with the Penske File. Where he aces the interview but....

I recruit financial services professionals. I've seen a lot of clients go through the hurry up and stop method of recruiting new positions. Any number of things could have happened. Rather than calling HR, call the person who interviewed you. Get them on the phone and ask for a status. Bluff a little and tell them you have offers with other opportunities but are very interested in this position because of _______. You'll either find out you are still in the running or they aren't interested in competing for you. Either way, you'll get a reply. Good luck!

Thanks for the advice, everyone. I heard from my alum contact this afternoon that they are still interviewing candidates and haven't made a decision on me yet. Isn't it odd to be at the decision-making, "on hold" stage before getting to a second round of interviews?