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Bxgell2
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Beth
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I'm going to beat a dead horse
by asking, should I call?
Timeline:
Applied for job - August, 2006
Interview #1 - October, 2006
Interview #2 - January, 4, 2007
They called my references after interview #2
I called January 25th for an update - was told they would have more information for my by February 1st.
It's February 9th and still no word - no call, no rejection letter. This is a federal position, so I know these things tend to drag. Is it overkill if I call again to inquire about the status of the job?
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Posted 2/9/07 9:59 AM  |
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nrthshgrl
It goes fast. Pay attention.
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Re: I'm going to beat a dead horse
Yes I would call. You've been in limbo long enough. Hopefully you'll get good news & when hired speed up the process for the rest of the applicants
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| Posted 2/9/07 10:01 AM |
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2Pisces
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Paige
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Re: I'm going to beat a dead horse
I'm not sure if its the "right" thing to do...but if it were me, I would call.
Good Luck to you. 
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| Posted 2/9/07 10:01 AM |
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BabyAvocado
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Re: I'm going to beat a dead horse
Call!!!
Didn't she say last time that she was glad you called?
It's been over 2 weeks since you last touched base - it's definitely not overkill!
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| Posted 2/9/07 10:02 AM |
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Nicole728
My Happy Girl
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Me
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Re: I'm going to beat a dead horse
I would call! That is actually what I'm doing today as well! Good Luck
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| Posted 2/9/07 10:03 AM |
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SoinLove
Making big changes
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Kristin
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Re: I'm going to beat a dead horse
Call. It's been a week since you were supposed to be contacted. I don't see how it could hurt. Good luck!
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| Posted 2/9/07 10:04 AM |
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PotofLuck06
Our Baby Boy Is Here!!!
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Betsy
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Re: I'm going to beat a dead horse
I would call! If anything, they will see that you're persistent and eager.
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| Posted 2/9/07 10:13 AM |
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CaseyGirl
Mommy to 3 Boys :)
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Jen - counting my blessings...
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Re: I'm going to beat a dead horse
I am there with ya Beth  Only in my case the time frame is much shorter.
I would call! She said after 2/1..I think it shows being proactive!
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| Posted 2/9/07 10:15 AM |
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Bxgell2
Perfection
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Beth
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Re: I'm going to beat a dead horse
Phooey. Just called and no one picked up. Maybe the office has disintegrated and that's why I haven't heard anything? 
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| Posted 2/9/07 10:24 AM |
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nrthshgrl
It goes fast. Pay attention.
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Re: I'm going to beat a dead horse
Posted by Bxgell2
Phooey. Just called and no one picked up. Maybe the office has disintegrated and that's why I haven't heard anything?
Government at its best! Can't wait till you work there & change the system!
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| Posted 2/9/07 10:25 AM |
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yankinmanc
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Re: I'm going to beat a dead horse
Call them and let them know (nicely) how surprised and disappointed you are with the recruitment process and its time scales. Tell them that you feel that you invested a lot of time and energy into coming to see them and you have heard nothing. Its bad practice. Very very bad practive.
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| Posted 2/9/07 12:18 PM |
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Bxgell2
Perfection
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Beth
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Re: I'm going to beat a dead horse
Posted by racheeeee
Call them and let them know (nicely) how surprised and disappointed you are with the recruitment process and its time scales. Tell them that you feel that you invested a lot of time and energy into coming to see them and you have heard nothing. Its bad practice. Very very bad practive.
I agree - it's bad practice (a) because it's rude and disrespectful of my time and energy, and (b) because anyone, even the person who is ultimately accepted, will lose momentum and interest with this kind of delay.
I called and left a message asking her to call me back. Let's see what happens.
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| Posted 2/9/07 12:20 PM |
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eroxgirl
My Loves
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Re: I'm going to beat a dead horse
It's a federal position!!! I didn't know that before. I think that explains it all. Those things take RIDICULOUS amounts of time (as you can clearly see).
My girfriend has a city job (different, obviously, but the point is the same) and waited 4 months after she was told she got the job just to find out when she was to start! It stinks!!
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| Posted 2/9/07 1:08 PM |
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MrsERod
Praying for Everyone.
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Re: I'm going to beat a dead horse
hope you get a response soon!!  
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| Posted 2/9/07 1:16 PM |
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Re: I'm going to beat a dead horse
Good luck!
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| Posted 2/9/07 1:57 PM |
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MrsS2005
Mom of 3
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B
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Re: I'm going to beat a dead horse
I've heard every department except the Patent and Trademark Office has a hiring freeze right now. They may be taking a while b/c they can't officially hire you yet. Plus, it's the government, and they're slow about these things. I hope you get good news soon.
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| Posted 2/9/07 3:09 PM |
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CaseyGirl
Mommy to 3 Boys :)
Member since 5/05 19978 total posts
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Re: I'm going to beat a dead horse
Posted by Bxgell2
Posted by racheeeee
Call them and let them know (nicely) how surprised and disappointed you are with the recruitment process and its time scales. Tell them that you feel that you invested a lot of time and energy into coming to see them and you have heard nothing. Its bad practice. Very very bad practive.
I agree - it's bad practice (a) because it's rude and disrespectful of my time and energy, and (b) because anyone, even the person who is ultimately accepted, will lose momentum and interest with this kind of delay.
I called and left a message asking her to call me back. Let's see what happens.
I was thinking the same thing....how I am left hanging... 
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| Posted 2/9/07 4:51 PM |
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Bxgell2
Perfection
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Beth
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Re: I'm going to beat a dead horse
Posted by MrsS2005
I've heard every department except the Patent and Trademark Office has a hiring freeze right now. They may be taking a while b/c they can't officially hire you yet. Plus, it's the government, and they're slow about these things. I hope you get good news soon.
CRAP. You're right. I just did some research online re: federal agency funding and it does NOT look good in terms of funding. The Dept. of Ed. is operating on a continuing resolution, so I'm sure there will be no hires until the 2007 fiscal year budget is determined, which could be MONTHS.
Oy gevult. I think it's time I start expanding my employment horizons 
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| Posted 2/9/07 5:31 PM |
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