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CrotchrocketSlm · 01-23-2004, 06:38 AM

So yesterday afternoon, I turned in an application at my local organic foods grocery store. This place is a small, but most successful business, and known to treat its employees very well. I casually asked someone working there if a lot of aps had come in that day, and mine was the first (they just put notification up that they were hiring... and there is very little turnaround at that place). Anyway, do you think it might be too early to call back the next day (today) and see if I can schedule an interview or something?

lurkette · 01-23-2004, 07:20 AM

I think it's a little too soon - chances are they may not have had time for everyone who needs to review your application to do so, and they may be waiting for more applicants. I'd say give it till at least tomorrow.

dimbulb · 01-23-2004, 07:46 AM

It's a fine line between showing your interest, and pestering them. They might want to give other applicants more time to apply. It's typically around 2 weeks from job ad to job interview, but since its a local grocery store, that might be different.

Give them a few more days, then call back. Good luck!

Rodney · 01-23-2004, 08:26 AM

I would call and pester them. At businesses like this, a lot of people walk in and file applications. Some are serious, some are not. The owner/manager has no idea who's serious by looking at the papers alone. By calling, you give them that information, and they'll be more inclined to take a closer look at you.

They may well tell you that they want to look at more applications first, and that's perfectly common. But it's important to make contact early. I'd call back a couple of days later, too. Some people hire the first guy that stands out. Others say they want to wait a couple of weeks, but may change their minds off the cuff if somebody comes in who clicks.

This isn't necessarily the way I'd look for a professional job, but it's how I got work back in my McJob days.

ratbastid · 01-23-2004, 09:34 AM

It can't hurt to call and see what their timeline is for scheduling interviews. That walks a nice line between pestering and demonstrating your interest.

As for the Human Resources person, if you didn't get a name when you put in your application. HR people are congenitally perky, friendly, and eager to help.

j8ear · 01-23-2004, 11:49 AM

I will ~only~ hire candidates that are persistent. Alot to be said for the sqeeky wheel.

It's not the only criteria by which I hire my technicians, but it is one of the most important to me.

I would check in at least every 24 hours. Find out the name of the one who conducts the interview and the name of the hiring decision maker. Make sure they both know who you are, and that you are extremely eager to work for them.

-bear

dimbulb · 01-23-2004, 08:21 PM

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Originally posted by ratbastid

As for the human Resources person, if you didn't get a name when you put in your application. HR people are congenitally perky, friendly, and eager to help.

don't think that the local grocery store has a HR department. =p
generally, I've hated dealing with HR. yes, they're relatively friendly. But they're CLUELESS about the actual job requirements, or what actually happens on the job. Especially so for technical jobs and stuff.

Generally, I've hated interviews by HR people, who generally read off a list of standard questions. Much prefer talking to the actual manager who will actually supervise me....

that said... i'm still looking for a job. =(

01-23-2004, 06:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
CrotchrocketSlm Crazy Location: St Paul, MN	Job Hunting... too soon to call? So yesterday afternoon, I turned in an application at my local organic foods grocery store. This place is a small, but most successful business, and known to treat its employees very well. I casually asked someone working there if a lot of aps had come in that day, and mine was the first (they just put notification up that they were hiring... and there is very little turnaround at that place). Anyway, do you think it might be too early to call back the next day (today) and see if I can schedule an interview or something?

01-23-2004, 07:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
lurkette My future is coming on Moderator Emeritus Location: east of the sun and west of the moon	I think it's a little too soon - chances are they may not have had time for everyone who needs to review your application to do so, and they may be waiting for more applicants. I'd say give it till at least tomorrow. __________________ "If ten million people believe a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing." - Anatole France

01-23-2004, 11:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
j8ear Gentlemen Farmer Location: Middle of nowhere, Jersey	I will ~only~ hire candidates that are persistent. Alot to be said for the sqeeky wheel. It's not the only criteria by which I hire my technicians, but it is one of the most important to me. I would check in at least every 24 hours. Find out the name of the one who conducts the interview and the name of the hiring decision maker. Make sure they both know who you are, and that you are extremely eager to work for them. -bear __________________ It's alot easier to ask for forgiveness then it is to ask for permission.

01-23-2004, 07:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
dimbulb Riiiiight........	It's a fine line between showing your interest, and pestering them. They might want to give other applicants more time to apply. It's typically around 2 weeks from job ad to job interview, but since its a local grocery store, that might be different. Give them a few more days, then call back. Good luck!

01-23-2004, 08:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rodney Observant Ruminant Location: Rich Wannabe Hippie Town	I would call and pester them. At businesses like this, a lot of people walk in and file applications. Some are serious, some are not. The owner/manager has no idea who's serious by looking at the papers alone. By calling, you give them that information, and they'll be more inclined to take a closer look at you. They may well tell you that they want to look at more applications first, and that's perfectly common. But it's important to make contact early. I'd call back a couple of days later, too. Some people hire the first guy that stands out. Others say they want to wait a couple of weeks, but may change their minds off the cuff if somebody comes in who clicks. This isn't necessarily the way I'd look for a professional job, but it's how I got work back in my McJob days.

01-23-2004, 09:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
ratbastid Darth Papa Location: Yonder	It can't hurt to call and see what their timeline is for scheduling interviews. That walks a nice line between pestering and demonstrating your interest. As for the Human Resources person, if you didn't get a name when you put in your application. HR people are congenitally perky, friendly, and eager to help.