The dreaded phone call or letter

[Kingair1181]

How long does it typically take for a company to get back to you after an interview? I was going to call but I didn't want to be a pain in the ass. First interview so not sure what to expect - I'd assume that they'd send a letter one way or another right? Or do they not even waste a stamp on those they don't want to hire... (it's been less than a week but I hate the waiting game.)

 

[Yudso]

Each company handles it differently. Calling after the interview, but before being offered the job, is generally not a good idea.

 

[Knob]

What company? I call them "You suck" letters. (Jokingly) Some companies will let you know right then & there, others like to let you wonder for a while. Average would be 1-2 weeks. I interviewed at PCL a while ago and it took a month for them to send me a "You suck" letter. Good luck

 

[Yudso]

I call them "You suck" letters. (Jokingly)

The dreaded PFO letter.

 

[UnableDirect]

someone on this board or another refered to it as "the unholy letter". I liked that term, having received a most unholy one myself once..

 

[LegacyDriver]

Heheh I got one from a company that said I didn't meet their qualifications. I wrote back that I was typed in their jet with 2500 hours in type. I got a call shortly after that for an interview (I said no thanks as a job offer from elsewhere arrived).

The point being there is a lot of computer-induced nonsense sometimes with all this stuff. Be patient. If no word in two weeks, CALL.

 

[Kingair1181]

eh never mind - got the letter today - we regret to inform you, ect ect ect blah blah blah.....

 

[Yudso]

Which Comapny?

 

[Gator1999]

"you suck" letters...that's great! And accurate too. Just curious Kingair, who did you interview with?

Don't sweat it man, there will be other interviews...every interview is a new experience. We've all been there...

 

[LegacyDriver]

eh never mind - got the letter today - we regret to inform you, ect ect ect blah blah blah.....

Don't sweat it. Keep the letter as motivation. I have a stack of them myself.

Trust me, and this is the truth from a guy who has been there plenty... Every rejection letter is a blessing. You will wind up where you are supposed to be at the appropriate time. When you get there you'll look back on it and say, "Thank God I didn't get hired at that place," i.e. the place that turned you down.

Keep the faith.

 

[ReverseSensing]

He won't say, because he's probably in the garage, in the car, with the engine running and a hose snaked through the rolled-up window. That's how I felt when I got the "you suck" letter.

Oh well, life goes on.

 

[Diesel]

There is allways sirens.... Right gator?

 

[Gator1999]

Yeah Diesel...but it won't be the same without my boys! I'll be there tomorrow, I'll toast you in spirit!

Front Row Out!

 

[Kingair1181]

Reverse - sadly the car ran out of gas before I could accomplish my goal...

All kidding aside, the interview was with TSA. Thought the interview went well but oh well.... always another interview.

I am hoping to hear back from Colgan soon and applied to Scenic Airlines and Great Lakes as well. I am fairly low time, 700 TT and 215 Multi but just trying to build those hours just like 99.9% of us on here...

 

[LegacyDriver]

I know the feeling bud! Just keep at it. You'll make it. The way this industry works you'll be giving me my own advice a few years down the road.

 

[Elusive Napkin]

Reverse - sadly the car ran out of gas before I could accomplish my goal...

All kidding aside, the interview was with TSA. Thought the interview went well but oh well.... always another interview.

I am hoping to hear back from Colgan soon and applied to Scenic Airlines and Great Lakes as well. I am fairly low time, 700 TT and 215 Multi but just trying to build those hours just like 99.9% of us on here...

Apply to XJT too. Don't be scared by all the negative press we have been getting. It may be nothing in the end, and you will have a great job. Out mins are published at 600/100. Good luck!

 

[veneratio]

Don't sweat it. Trust me, that interview was a great experience for you even though you did not get the job. I have done many interviews and did not get a job offer on the first one. After doing a few interviews you approach it totally in a different manner. Now, when I interview I go totally calm and confident and have received job offers from the last few companies I interviewed with. It is always important to review how you did on the interview and what you need to work on.

 

[flyer172r]

Reverse - sadly the car ran out of gas before I could accomplish my goal...

All kidding aside, the interview was with TSA. Thought the interview went well but oh well.... always another interview.

I am hoping to hear back from Colgan soon and applied to Scenic Airlines and Great Lakes as well. I am fairly low time, 700 TT and 215 Multi but just trying to build those hours just like 99.9% of us on here...

Be glad you didn't get on with TSA.

 

[Kingair1181]

Thanks for the support - honestly, I was just glad to get an actual interview under my belt and I am sure that the more I do the easier they will go. Would have loved to found out why I didn't get the job, but oh well....

Applied to XJT as well (had a buddy from flight school who works there now walk my app. in) but didn't even get to an interview - from what I have been told they want closer to 1000 hrs right now even if the mins are at 600/100.

Talked to a company that does traffic watch and albeit not a great job, I can at least expect to avg. 80 hours a month or so - in 4 months I'll have my 1000 hours or in a few more I'd have my ATP mins. So life goes on....

At least I am not in some damn cubical working in an office like most of my buddies are!