If this is a government post, expect to wait longer, before they finalise and confirm.swedswiss wrote:Hi there,
Last month, I had 3 rounds of interviews (I hold a Ph.D. in molecular sciences) all conducted via Skype. I am just wondering if anyone can tell me what the standard turnaround time for interviews is, please? Obviously, this will be different from company to company but is 4 weeks standard or too long?
I have been waiting for almost 4 weeks now & emailed them once in this time. They replied that they have submitted my name to the Managing Director, and he is looking into the matter (This happened around the last week of January).
I am thinking about sending another email to know exactly where I am in the hiring process, and to get a definitive timeline. However, I am wondering if chasing is considered rude?
I appreciate constructive feedback, and I'd prefer to get a no & reason why, as opposed to a 'we'll get back to you' & then never get back to me.
Any clarity would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
By the way Chinese new year just went by, and most of the HR Crew, if they are Malaysians, they would still not have come back to work - as they may go on 2 weeks or so of leave !swedswiss wrote:Hi, Guys!! Thank you for your feedback. Much appreciated
Hey, they responded, you should feel privileged!swedswiss wrote:Hi, Guys!! Thank you for your feedback. Much appreciated
I get that there is a cultural difference and one shouldn't interpret anything based on his/her own experiences. That is why I am here asking for some clarity on the matter.
In the short term - I will wait for their reply. But, let's say if it is going to take even more time (like no reply until the end of this month/early next month), should I then send them an e-mail and ask for a feedback?
And, just for the record sake - This is for a position in a private organization
All above, big yes, providing the HR is somehow professional. My experience, esp. with corporate/MNC HRs in SIngapore is that they are often not. It is not like they try to help the respective dept to bring over the best people. They just follow some bureaucratic SOP and nothing more, or actually work against the employment of a good candidate trying to win some here and there cutting down the salary / perks.curiousgeorge wrote:Consider this: It is never in HRs interests to tell you that you didn't get the job.
Firstly, if they are considering other candidates too, the best you will ever get is a "we're still evaluating" or similar. Or the even more vague "we'll be in touch with the next steps".
Secondly, if they tell you that you didn't get that job, they've closed the door on you. If there is even the slightest chance that they may employ you for this or another role in the future, why would they close the door?
Thirdly, how does it benefit them to tell you *why* you didn't get the job? All that does it make sure you answer those questions correctly the next time, and they are not in the business of coaching people to get the roles they are offering.
There is a reason for the expression "Only successful candidates will be notified" and yes, that means even after three interviews.
As others have mentioned, 4 weeks is not long over CNY. However, if the decision hasn't been made in a couple of weeks you're probably not the top priority.
RoastBeefBaron wrote:The whole recruitment process tends to take a lot, lot longer in Singapore than it does in the West. Not sure why, although the fact that most senior managers are either based overseas or travel a lot may be part of it. Therefore, be patient.
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