"makulit" and desperate in following up results

silly_ka_jax: I've asked the interviewer when could I follow-up, but the interviewer misinterpreted the question and instead told me I have a chance of getting hired. Do you think it's merely "pambobola" on her part or was it partly true? She said, there were still two interviews left before she makes a decision. When do you think is the best time, like, days, to make a follow-up call?. What is the best thing you could say to follow-up an application without sounding too "makulit" and desperate? I don't know how to deal with rejection so, could you give me an overview on how they're gonna handle my call if I didn't get hired? The company has provided two choices of positions that an applicant would like to apply for. If, I didn't get hired for my first choice, would it be possible if they'd consider me for my second choice? I've already asked the interviewer about this and she said, yes, that's why they provided two choices of positions. But, i don't know, she might be pulling my leg or what. I believe, my skills are more appropriate for my second choice. Do I have to make a follow-up call regarding my second chocie?Sorry if I sound so makulit.

you have to BELIEVE in yourself that is very important not only during job hunting, most specially wehn you get the job.

we are all bad at handling rejections -- but we all need to learn to suck it up and move on. i've posted a few on this topic here, scroll up, but to sum it up --- dont despair if you dont get accepted.

it is not just skills, or just interview performance, it is also "best fit". i posted something about bf-gf thingy, go read that. i can't tell you if it was bola, because i did not see her facial expression/body language when she said that. BUT, hardly would recruiters say that if they don't mean it.

its easier to gauge if you were not preferred -- they tell you outright or dead silence. follow-up as soon as you can. midweek? end of the week? any would do, depends how composed you are already. sound confident on the phone. and by all means ask about the 2nd option. say something like "am following up on the progress of my application regarding the two positions i applied for" not the words just the thought.

say it outright you are applying for 2 positions. get actual dates --- when is the next interview and with whom. or when do i call again to follow-up in case she does not know yet. the interviewer is a she? use your charm. using your charm by the way works for both female and male interviewers.







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