Is it a good idea to keep calling if you haven't been formally rejected and the job is still open?

Answer 1

NO! First of all you must ask yourself why you haven't been formally rejected? The answer to this question should be, you should have been formally rejected. The lack of a formal rejection is not an indication of contempt for you, but on the other hand could be an oversight, but this is highly unlikely; i would be inclined to see it as a willful disregard for you. This is especially the case if the job is still open; wouldn't you feel demeaned and degraded when not having been formally rejected after being interviewed and told job offer would close before time you notice job offer is still open. You should not contact them again once this happens, this type of treatment is inexcusable and abhorrent; you must have proper respect for yourself and not allow people to treat you this way, there are many job offers open. Don't give them the satisfaction of treating you slightingly, they are of no greater human value than you. As i have said there may have been an oversight such as lost or misplaced application if the organization is a large one, but if its a small one then this i would say is not the case. With small organization emolyers handle the recruitment side of things whereas with larger organizations this function is delegated, allowing for the possibility of misadministration.

Please if you decide to accept the conclusion that the employer has shown willful disregard then forget about it and don't let them let you feel worthless, otherwise they have won. You must have limits which you must not let them cross, and if crossed then you must wave goodbye to them even if this means you losing out on an appealing job eventually. AS i said and shall repeat your dignity is of critical value.

Answer 2

Speaking as a hiring authority, it really depends on the candidate. In some cases, if the candidate has been overly persistent in contacting me (i.e., tracking down my cell phone number to try to get an answer) I will promptly have the "rejection" letter sent.

However, in some cases it has worked in the opposite manor--a person who had interviewed extensively for the position and was turned down later reapplied for the position, and stated her case as to why she would still be the best candidate. In that case, she handled the situation professionally, but also showed persistence without desperation. She got the job. I say if you haven't received any answer at all, you are entitled to one. If you haven't heard anything, be polite, but feel free to contact the hiring authority. You can also take this opportunity to ask "why," if you are informed that you have been rejected. This could lead to greater success in the future.

Answer 3

I think that you should all be given the opportunity to have what you want to do in life.