Reply to: Interview Feedback Delay

[LondonManc]

That's when the real fun starts, those frothing at the mouth, in the running, agencies sure answer all communications quick sharp then

Indeed. Funny how they're never in meetings that week.

[MrMarkyMark]

Absolutely the right attitude. I always play the first past the post model; if there are three on the table and I'm willing to take any of them, it's the one that gets the earliest start date in a contract to me the quickest that generally wins.

That's when the real fun starts, those frothing at the mouth, in the running, agencies sure answer all communications quick sharp then

[LondonManc]

While I agree with above (some clients might just be useless at getting back to you), there is also the case where you may be second choice, and the agency is keeping you hanging in case their preferred candidate falls through.

So even though the agency says the client is taking ages, and you are the only candidate, they may well be lying through their teeth.

Keep interviewing elsewhere.

If it comes through, and you don't have anything else lined up then great.

Absolutely the right attitude. I always play the first past the post model; if there are three on the table and I'm willing to take any of them, it's the one that gets the earliest start date in a contract to me the quickest that generally wins.

[jmo21]

While I agree with above (some clients might just be useless at getting back to you), there is also the case where you may be second choice, and the agency is keeping you hanging in case their preferred candidate falls through.

So even though the agency says the client is taking ages, and you are the only candidate, they may well be lying through their teeth.

Keep interviewing elsewhere.

If it comes through, and you don't have anything else lined up then great.

[LondonManc]

I guess you are still waiting for the paperwork, 2 years later

It would be a pleasant surprise albeit unwelcome for a couple of months. Which means that it will arrive tomorrow!

More seriously, I'd be put forward again but at a rate that takes into account the expected rate cut.

[MrMarkyMark]

Bitten again, but on a higher day rate

I guess you are still waiting for the paperwork, 2 years later

[LondonManc]

BarCap are renowned for this, interviewing people prior to securing budget.

Once bitten......

Bitten again, but on a higher day rate

[MrMarkyMark]

BarCap are renowned for this, interviewing people prior to securing budget.

Once bitten......

[clearedforlanding]

Fire and forget.

Look no further. A pimp will be hunting you down relentlessly as soon as there is a whiff of an offer.

This is about as fundamental as "don't do unpaid work."

[ruasonid]

Banks are well known as potential time wasters. Most of the time its either they are waiting on an internal candidate, waiting on a previous contractor they hired to become available, the budget got pulled, the budget never existed to begin with or a combination of all of those factors & a whole lot more! Agency probably used the same old lines of they need a quick turnaround they really liked you etc etc. Until your onsite and billing, consider it all fluid & in motion as budgets can & do get pulled at very short notice.

Very well said. Lots of truths in there.

[uk contractor]

I had an interview for a banking client last Monday, with a view of having a quick start turnaround. I had feedback on the day that was positive and that they are interested and for me would be an ideal role. However I have not had anything definite back since. I have always been offered roles 1-2 days max after the interview so am in new ground here.

I have chased the agency who have said that the client is simply busy - this is getting on for a week and a half ago now and there are no other candidates to interview according to the agent, so too busy to make a decision ? Am I being impatient or is my gut feel that they are delaying for whatever reason telling me something ?

Banks are well known as potential time wasters. Most of the time its either they are waiting on an internal candidate, waiting on a previous contractor they hired to become available, the budget got pulled, the budget never existed to begin with or a combination of all of those factors & a whole lot more! Agency probably used the same old lines of they need a quick turnaround they really liked you etc etc. Until your onsite and billing, consider it all fluid & in motion as budgets can & do get pulled at very short notice.

[europetractor]

Okay, so I won't rise to this one, partly because it is barely comprehensible. However I do appreciate the other responses.

It made me interested who waits more than a week for interview feedback... I know my interview results ... before the interview is over ... A week later ... I have very long forgotten some interview from last week.

[kaiser78]

So you are this only and very best candidate for this bank, yet week later after the interview you are still hoping about and even seeking emotional support from a forum on the internet ?

I mean I guess some people like you are so super specialized that clients are rare and each prospect is a big hope but I am guessing you are a young guy

Okay, so I won't rise to this one, partly because it is barely comprehensible. However I do appreciate the other responses.

[europetractor]

So you are this only and very best candidate for this bank, yet week later after the interview you are still hoping to get it and even seeking emotional support from a forum on the internet ?

I mean I guess some people like you are so super specialized that clients are rare and each prospect is a big hope but I am guessing you are a young guy

[northernladuk]

You are being impatient and we've said the same thing over and over. Fire and forget. Random chasing isn't going to achieve anything. You'll get a call if they want you and if not, we'll you've already got your answer.

Very occasionally you might be able to get an answer quicker if you have another gig lined up and the agent believes you/can be arsed to chase the client.

You've got all the feedback you need for now. Carry applying and you might get some good news out of the blue.