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Originally Posted by pegasus
Hello there, I am a manager in the UK. I interview a lot of people on a regular basis and I make sure I let each candidate know if they have been offered the job or not, usually over the phone. The recruitment process for going into nursing can take a long time due to the police checks. I would suggest keeping in contact with the manager and chase your references as this can speed things up. I know the process can seem a long time, don't lose heart, you'll get there in the end. Good luck!  |
Thanks.
What's bothering me the most is the lack of reply when I am told upfront I've gotten the job, and need to speak with HR to get the background checks, the tax, insurance, and the contract stuff started (and the background checks actually go pretty quick, since I'm a new graduate I just recently had to have my background check done to get my initial license).
Two managers have simply never returned my calls, and it's been nearly two months now since I was offered a job (one I know is a moot point, she actually ran and hid when I showed up at her office unexpectedly). But two weeks ago I was offered a job, and again, told that I need to wait for HR to contact me, and to call her in three days if I don't hear anything. After three days, I called, left a message, and nothing. Three (business) days later I called HR to ask if they knew of anything I could do, but said it was most likely that my paperwork was sitting on the managers desk, but without her answering her stupid phone or returning my calls I have no way of knowing.
So my question is: how much is too much when calling a manager? I call once a week, leave one voice mail with detailed information and always end with asking them to call me back, but by the end of the week I get no response. I understand they're busy but isn't that a bit extreme? Should I call more often?