Anonymous
Post 04/14/2017 15:41     Subject: After interview- no news=bad news?
When I hire a nanny, I always call references before offering the job. That can take a week or so IME.

OP -- Ignore the posters saying not to follow up. I would. Especially if these are FTPs. Taking advice from how nannies prefer things to be done is not going to be terribly helpful for you if you actually want the job.
Anonymous
Post 04/14/2017 15:10     Subject: After interview- no news=bad news?
[quote=Anonymous]I had an interview last week, and I thought it went wonderful. I felt we really hit it off and had the type of chemistry I look for in MBs and DBs. They were quite impressed with my experience and qualifications as well. I have not heard from them since the interview. From your experience, does this mean you will probably not get the job?[/quote]





If they no give the answer i two days forget it.
Anonymous
Post 04/14/2017 14:14     Subject: After interview- no news=bad news?
Anonymous wrote: Long time nanny here. I disagree with the two posters who said every job they've ever gotten was offered within 24 hours of the first interview. That just doesn't make sense to me; almost every job I've interviewed for was with parents who would interview 3-6 nannies initially, then whittle it down to their favorite 2 candidates for a second interview a week or so later. While I have received many job offers within 24 hours, this isn't always the case in my experience.

I've had more than one family take 7-10 days to get back to me to discuss a second interview; in one case a mother explained that I was the first interview of 4 they had scheduled, and the last one wasn't scheduled until 8 days after my interview, and they wanted to compete all
how can you disagree with something that is factually true for at least two people? There's nothing to disagree with. You may not share that experience but you certainly can't disagree with it.
Anonymous
Post 04/14/2017 14:08     Subject: After interview- no news=bad news?
Hit submit too soon... they wanted to complete all 4 interviews before deciding who to move forward with.

Having said that, however, if it's been more than 8 days and you've heard nothing, it's a bad sign and I'd assume you probably didn't get the job.
Anonymous
Post 04/14/2017 14:07     Subject: After interview- no news=bad news?
Long time nanny here. I disagree with the two posters who said every job they've ever gotten was offered within 24 hours of the first interview. That just doesn't make sense to me; almost every job I've interviewed for was with parents who would interview 3-6 nannies initially, then whittle it down to their favorite 2 candidates for a second interview a week or so later. While I have received many job offers within 24 hours, this isn't always the case in my experience.

I've had more than one family take 7-10 days to get back to me to discuss a second interview; in one case a mother explained that I was the first interview of 4 they had scheduled, and the last one wasn't scheduled until 8 days after my interview, and they wanted to compete all
Anonymous
Post 04/14/2017 13:13     Subject: After interview- no news=bad news?
Every job I've gotten that worked out was offered within 24 hrs, usually less. It's unlikely you got the job though it doesn't hurt to follow up. I agree with those who said it doesn't bode well for the kind of employers they'll be if they haven't contacted you by now, even if it was to tell you they choose someone else.
Anonymous
Post 04/14/2017 12:05     Subject: Re:After interview- no news=bad news?
Anonymous wrote:I think emailing a potential employer and asking about their decision is a mistake. So is finishing an interview with asking when they will make their decision. You are giving away too much power by basically saying that you would accept their job if offered.

Say nothing and wait it out.

And, yes, OP - a week without hearing from them means you didn't get the job. Move on. A better job is waiting.


You're wrong. Have you never heard of asking for the sale? When you go to the interview you're SEEING if you're interested. If you ask about next steps you're expressing interest.
Anonymous
Post 04/14/2017 11:33     Subject: After interview- no news=bad news?
I'm an MB. There should have been something said (by either party) at the end of the interview about expected decision/follow-up timeframes.

I think you probably didn't get the job OP, but even if you're still in the running I don't have a ton of respect for the potential employers here. It's just basic courtesy to be in touch w/ someone you've interviewed for a job, and if they haven't made a decision then they are potentially losing good candidates by being unprofessional. I think you should take it as an important warning sign even if you're still in the running.

And I absolutely think a short follow-up email to them to ask if they have filled the position is completely reasonable and appropriate.
Anonymous
Post 04/14/2017 10:43     Subject: Re:After interview- no news=bad news?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think emailing a potential employer and asking about their decision is a mistake. So is finishing an interview with asking when they will make their decision. You are giving away too much power by basically saying that you would accept their job if offered.

Say nothing and wait it out.

And, yes, OP - a week without hearing from them means you didn't get the job. Move on. A better job is waiting.


not a mistake, shows interest. This is what people do in the real job market. FOLLOW UP!


No, that is not what people do in my world - not at all. Taking an interview is showing interest. Calling to see if a decision was made on his/her hiring looks desperate -- and desperate is a bad way to start a salary negotiation and an employee/employer relationship.
Anonymous
Post 04/14/2017 10:09     Subject: Re:After interview- no news=bad news?
Anonymous wrote:I think emailing a potential employer and asking about their decision is a mistake. So is finishing an interview with asking when they will make their decision. You are giving away too much power by basically saying that you would accept their job if offered.

Say nothing and wait it out.

And, yes, OP - a week without hearing from them means you didn't get the job. Move on. A better job is waiting.


not a mistake, shows interest. This is what people do in the real job market. FOLLOW UP!
Anonymous
Post 04/14/2017 09:39     Subject: Re:After interview- no news=bad news?
I think emailing a potential employer and asking about their decision is a mistake. So is finishing an interview with asking when they will make their decision. You are giving away too much power by basically saying that you would accept their job if offered.

Say nothing and wait it out.

And, yes, OP - a week without hearing from them means you didn't get the job. Move on. A better job is waiting.
Anonymous
Post 04/14/2017 09:26     Subject: After interview- no news=bad news?
MB here - just email them and say "It was great to meet you all. Just wanted to check to see if you have made any decisions"
Anonymous
Post 04/14/2017 07:44     Subject: Re:After interview- no news=bad news?
You probably didn't get the job. Every job Offer I have ever received came within a day after the interview and often right after I came home from the interview.
Anonymous
Post 04/14/2017 01:16     Subject: After interview- no news=bad news?
Generally when winding up an interview you talk timeline and next steps. "So when do you plan to make a decision?" or "I'm looking to start by April 15th." or whatever.

Where did you leave things at the end of the interview?
Anonymous
Post 04/13/2017 23:52     Subject: After interview- no news=bad news?
I had an interview last week, and I thought it went wonderful. I felt we really hit it off and had the type of chemistry I look for in MBs and DBs. They were quite impressed with my experience and qualifications as well. I have not heard from them since the interview. From your experience, does this mean you will probably not get the job?