Hey everyone, I am new to this forum and trying to get into the nuclear industry. I have a question that hopefully someone may have an idea about.
I interviewed for SOIT at Vogtle with Southern Nuclear about five weeks ago and have not heard anything back yet. Does that mean I won't get an offer and the silence is my decline or should I just hang tight until I hear something wether its bad or good?
I searched around for other posts regarding this but could not find a close enough match to get a definitive answer. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Quote from: Sun Dog on Dec 01, 2010, 11:32
Hang tight while you look for a job somewhere else.
Thank you Sun Dog, I have been relentlessly searching hours a day and will continue to do so.
Quote from: my name is..... on Dec 01, 2010, 11:19
Hey everyone, I am new to this forum and trying to get into the nuclear industry. I have a question that hopefully someone may have an idea about.
I interviewed for SOIT at Vogtle with Southern Nuclear about five weeks ago and have not heard anything back yet. Does that mean I won't get an offer and the silence is my decline or should I just hang tight until I hear something wether its bad or good?
I searched around for other posts regarding this but could not find a close enough match to get a definitive answer. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Well Slim,
It could mean you have your answer, or it could mean they haven't made a decision yet.
Quote from: Rennhack on Dec 01, 2010, 11:38
Well Slim,
It could mean you have your answer, or it could mean they haven't made a decision yet.
I was not ruling that out but hoping for the best.
If I may get YOUR opinion, do you think it is professional to interview someone and then just leave them hanging?
Quote from: My name is... on Dec 01, 2010, 11:41
I was not ruling that out but hoping for the best.
If I may get YOUR opinion, do you think it is professional to interview someone and then just leave them hanging?
Yes it is. They gave you an interview, they owe you nothing else. Have you tried contacting them?
Quote from: Broadzilla on Dec 01, 2010, 11:48
Yes it is. They gave you an interview, they owe you nothing else. Have you tried contacting them?
I have not contacted them yet, I was advised by other hiring managers not to. Do you think it would hurt to go ahead and try? I do not want to sound impatient or be pushy and possibly spoil my chances at an offer.
Check your PMs
Quote from: My name is... on Dec 01, 2010, 11:41
If I may get YOUR opinion, do you think it is professional to interview someone and then just leave them hanging?
In MY opinion, after an interview a professional should give closure.
In MY experience, people seldom behave as we wish.
You get what you get. You move on. You don't dwell. You control what you can control, and don't worry about what you can't control, its a waist of resources.
Quote from: My name is... on Dec 01, 2010, 11:19
Hey everyone, I am new to this forum and trying to get into the nuclear industry. I have a question that hopefully someone may have an idea about.
I interviewed for SOIT at Vogtle with Southern Nuclear about five weeks ago and have not heard anything back yet. Does that mean I won't get an offer and the silence is my decline or should I just hang tight until I hear something wether its bad or good?
I searched around for other posts regarding this but could not find a close enough match to get a definitive answer. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Have you tried calling them? It is your career, go after it. Don't sit around waiting or attempt to play a blame them for not calling you game (not that you are, but your last post made me wonder). Call them immediately upon reading this. Call them tomorrow. Call them every week until you have an answer.
Go after it.
Quote from: Rennhack on Dec 01, 2010, 12:00
In MY opinion, after an interview a professional should give closure.
In MY experience, people seldom behave as we wish.
You get what you get. You move on. You don't dwell. You control what you can control, and don't worry about what you can't control, its a waist of resources.
Thank you for your wise input.
Quote from: My name is... on Dec 01, 2010, 11:51
I have not contacted them yet, I was advised by other hiring managers not to. Do you think it would hurt to go ahead and try? I do not want to sound impatient or be pushy and possibly spoil my chances at an offer.
I believe after five weeks, a well worded phone call wouldn't hurt. Something along the lines of: "Hi there, this is Slim Shady. I interviewed five weeks ago and have not heard anything back yet. I was wondering if the process was still ongoing, and if I should expect further communications, or if the process has concluded."
After they speak, follow up with: "Thank you for your time and the information, I really appreciate it."
They speak. You close with: "Gave a good day, good bye."
Quote from: JustinHEMI on Dec 01, 2010, 12:04
Have you tried calling them? It is your career, go after it. Don't sit around waiting or attempt to play a blame them for not calling you game (not that you are, but your last post made me wonder). Call them immediately upon reading this. Call them tomorrow. Call them every week until you have an answer.
Go after it.
Thank you JusintHEMI, I will take it into my hands as much as I can.
Quote from: My name is... on Dec 01, 2010, 11:51
I have not contacted them yet, I was advised by other hiring managers not to. Do you think it would hurt to go ahead and try? I do not want to sound impatient or be pushy and possibly spoil my chances at an offer.
Hiring managers are fools. It's YOUR LIFE, YOUR CAREER, are you really going to not push to your fullest to get what you want? You're going to let someone advise you NOT to push your hardest?
I wouldn't hire you because you're obviously too timid to succeed in this industry.
Quote from: JustinHEMI on Dec 01, 2010, 12:04
Have you tried calling them? It is your career, go after it. Don't sit around waiting or attempt to play a blame them for not calling you game (not that you are, but your last post made me wonder). Call them immediately upon reading this. Call them tomorrow. Call them every week until you have an answer.
Go after it.
Couldn't agree more! I maintained contact with my recruitment rep, and had an offer within 2 weeks from the test and interview. Do it to it!
Quote from: Rock Chalk Jayhawk on Dec 01, 2010, 01:40
Couldn't agree more! I maintained contact with my recruitment rep, and had an offer within 2 weeks from the test and interview. Do it to it!
I have to agree this is your lively hood, take control of it, lots of good advice here be wise is how you word your phone call but make it !!
Thanks all for the advice. I did make phone calls and sent emails. I have also obtained more contacts at other plants and will begin to contact them as well. I have broken my timid shell because of the encouragement from everyone.
I will keep you all updated on my success.
Quote from: My name is... on Dec 02, 2010, 09:26
I will keep you all updated on my success.
I like that you said success and not progress.
I agree, good choice of words and good attitude! Good luck!
Excellent choice of words!
As the others have said good choice,,,,, remember we drive our own success, keep at it and good luck
Along these lines, can someone provide some contacts for Plant Farley?
I tested there and I haven't heard anything since I did.
-Daniel
Quote from: dtucker89 on Dec 06, 2010, 09:22
Along these lines, can someone provide some contacts for Plant Farley?
I tested there and I haven't heard anything since I did.
-Daniel
Daniel send me a message I know 2 NPO's and the Operations Manager there, I can help ypu.