How long should I wait?
#1
How long should I wait?
I have applied for a pilot position with a local corporation. I received a call from HRO stating I was one of the top candidates and I should expect to get a call from the chief pilot within a couple days. It has been almost two weeks and no call. I did make a follow up call one week after our conversation but got an answering machine. I left a message stating I was just following up on the previous call and asked if there was anything else I could provide them to help them with their decision making process. That was 5 days ago and still nothing.
I talked to someone today who stated he did not think they have hired anyone yet. I was wondering if you think I should try to contact them or let it be and work it's course? Is this a polite way to tell me they are looking elsewhere? I don't want to be a pest but I want them to know I am very interested in the position.
There was not a contact number posted in the advertisement and the application was completed online. I have above and beyond the qualifications they are looking for. What do you think?
BTW, I got the number off my caller ID when they called me. Thanks in advance to all who reply.
I talked to someone today who stated he did not think they have hired anyone yet. I was wondering if you think I should try to contact them or let it be and work it's course? Is this a polite way to tell me they are looking elsewhere? I don't want to be a pest but I want them to know I am very interested in the position.
There was not a contact number posted in the advertisement and the application was completed online. I have above and beyond the qualifications they are looking for. What do you think?
BTW, I got the number off my caller ID when they called me. Thanks in advance to all who reply.
#3
I'm going to give the oposite advice. I would try to get the CP number and call them directly. This would; I think, shows initative and desire. Also hopefully they would give you a straight answer in whether they were still looking or had filled the position.
#4
I think I am going to try and call the chief pilot. I am going to talk to some folks locally and see if they know him and if they think it would be a good deal to try and do this and see what they say. If it is acceptable, then I will do it. Thanks for the advice. I appreciate it.
#6
My advise is to call. I was in a similar situation one year ago...
The delay after initial contact (in my situation) was that the CP's wife had just had a baby. He was very appreciative that I made a follow-up call.
Good luck. Remember the squeaky wheel gets the oil...the hard part is knowing the right time and place to be squeaky!
Treetop
The delay after initial contact (in my situation) was that the CP's wife had just had a baby. He was very appreciative that I made a follow-up call.
Good luck. Remember the squeaky wheel gets the oil...the hard part is knowing the right time and place to be squeaky!
Treetop
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