Hello. Could you please tell me, is the phrase “Thank you, we’ll call you back” during an interview a real cringe? Because after that, there’s just silence and not once have they actually called back.
Should I take it as a polite rejection?
Thank you.

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  • Take it for what it is. And if you get follow-up action from your potential employer, then react from there. Meanwhile, follow up with a thank-you-... for-this- opportunity letter and include that are looking forward to next steps.. Continue to soldier on in your job pursuit. Chin up and don't get dejected. It's all part of the process. more

  • It can be a little nerve wrecking. But they will usually not lead on to who they are thinking so just follow up with an email thanking them for the... interview and highlighting why you would be their best candidate. The change often comes with the follow up. Many just do the interview and pray from there.

    Stand out by sending a follow up email. If you are heavy in the search, send a follow up video email!! Then they can hear and see you. I promote a service that kicks personalized emails up to another level and let's you see that they received and liked it. Email me for more information!
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  • Just take it for what it is...and easy let down. And gleam what you can fromthe experience and be better in the next interview. Also understand it... doesn't always mean you did something wrong or weren't qualified, sometimes we hear this because we're overqualified! more

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  • Until you get a firm commitment keep looking and keep your options open. The competition can be fierce

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  • Neal, your persistence is well taken, but please understand that what may seem important in your eyes for employment, It's a dissertation in my.
    I... am dealing with finding a home for my 5 children and my 87 year old mother. I have to repair my home that was flooded and should have been covered by my home insurance ( after more than 20 years of coverage by this group without any claims) I have to find ways to get my home repaired. Yes I would love to get back to work in a professional field again, but as you can see my plate is full. My most important goal is to find stability, safety and a healthy living environment. So I'm not really ignoring you, I'm just not seeing your messages as important at this time.
    My apologies is i mislead you in some fashion.
    Thank you
    Angela Mott-Raymond
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  • Silence means everything

  • I sgree with Lew Francis. Sometimes they call back but many times they don't.

  • This therefore means that either you were not shortlisted or the Short listing process has not yet been conducted

  • If there is a phrase of only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, this is mostly and oftenly written by the employer .if that phrase is written... then there is no need to worry because the interviewers are mostly hired to do the job more

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    They could still be going through interviewing others. It's not bad to try to call them once and say I'm calling to see at what stage you are at in... the interviewing process. Or to see if you hired anyone yet.  more

  • Rise up despite an interviews lack of quality follow-up. Reach back out and thank them for the interview. Give positive feedback from this process... and say "Our time spent in this process is valuable. Have you made a selection for this opportunity? I will move forward in a timely manner either way. Grateful! more

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  • Credible interviewers call back and tell you that your cv was not considered.....

  • Credible interviewers call back and tell you that your cv was not considered.....

  • Don't take that statement serious until it's fulfilled. I think it is a general statement made at the end of all interviews

  • It all depends on the integrity of the interviewer.

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