AliGator wrote: 
You wait about 15 seconds after they said they would be in touch if they were interested. When a company says this, you go, "hmmm".

 AliGator wrote: 
It's like shooting an arrow at the moon, isn't it?

I applied for a job that I was absolutely perfect for, at some job website, and I never heard a word.

Since we're talking about jobs and such, how long should one wait before deciding that the company's not interested in what you have to offer? I had to apply via CareerBuilder, and was told that they'd only be in touch if they were interested. It's been almost a month. Sigh.

Islander? You sound just like my partner and you're both right.

Pester them, Phin. I'm nearly ready to get my own thing going again because I hate pestering and my story is a little different than yours. My partner, whom I admire so much, tells me to pester them, too.
I have. A little. I should do more. She's told me stories of people that showed her company so much persistence, they hired them even though they didn't think they'd be qualified.

 Beaker wrote: 
Or, they are just busy. They are hiring, which indicates more work than staff available at the time. Yes it's bad form, but a bit of understanding instead of jumping to a conclusion might get a job filled, then they will have time to call all the other applicants back.

 BillJ wrote: 
ya goofologist...

 phineas wrote: 

Maybe you should go in and see your interviewer  

I was gonna say something, but then I noticed your avatar. Never mind.

 phineas wrote: 
Agreed.

I've gotten a couple positions by just being persistant (nicely) with companies.  Actually, this job came about by me bugging the guy for ~4 months. Eventually he combined a couple of roles to make a slot for me. In retrospect, I don't know that it was the best path, but it's working out now.

 islander wrote: 
Yeah, I'm always torn about that — there's a fine line between coming across as interested and being considered a pain in the ass. FWIW, I've bird-dogged this position since before Christmas and have emailed and phoned the person regularly over that time, first to get the interview and then as follow-up.

And I do understand that it's not easy to tell someone bad news, but to that I say "Then don't interview people"...

 phineas wrote: 
Call them back.  Some people can't deal with rejecting other people so they leave it quiet and hope it goes away. Other times they are just busy as hell and have 23 things to do and time for 18, this is why they are hiring.  Call back, pester, leave messages. Until they tell you to bugger off, I'd keep it up. It shows persistance and that you are still interested.

 winter wrote: 

Needs to be there. A better memorial than that stupid flame, anyway. This was real, it happened, and people need to know where and when, at least, if not exactly who or why.

 phineas wrote: 
Yeah that is tortuous.  Good luck though.

 phineas wrote: 
  yea : /

I interviewed for a job on a Friday. They said they'd decide by the end of the next week. Late the next Friday afternoon I emailed the interviewer to touch base. Was told they'd know "in a day or two". Another week went by; heard nothing. Half-way through another week and still not a peep from the interviewer.

With all the time having passed, it seems likely I didn't get it but I've gotta say "wtf" to the deafening silence. Really bad form, really unprofessional, really disappointing to be left hanging.

 Beaker wrote: 
There's actually an X in the road where Kennedy was shot. Kinda morbid and creepy.

 bokey wrote: 
Maybe it's been "gently used"...

TV shows like Hell's Kitchen and people like Gordon Ramsey. I suppose the position of Professional Pottymouthed Asshole pays well....

I saw a Texas license plate with the prefix JFK Friday.

Things that make you go Hmmmm.....

Happens every time I see Bokey`s name in the R.A.F.T.

I was doing some online shopping and couldn't help but wonder how often they actually sell used cereal.
    Maybe in the gardening section .