Waiting By The Phone Won't Make it Ring
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Be Persistent -- Not a Pest
If you don't get a return call as promised, call them and leave a message. Be prepared, professional and courteous. Try to reach the person at least once, explaining you want the information before you consider other positions because this company is your first choice. If you don't get an answer, consider it a "No." There is a fine line between being persistent and being a pest.
You may get lucky and actually reach the person when you call. If you do have such luck, use this opportunity to ask for feedback on your interview. Sometimes, not often, a person will take the time to give you advice. If this happens, be grateful and learn from the experience.
Most employers are aware that candidates are anxious about the status of their acceptance, and will let them know in a timely manner. But, there are employers who do keep candidates waiting and wondering what happened, even though they said they would call by a certain date. Take this into consideration as insider information about the company's practices and whether you would want to work for this company.
In the meantime, rather than sitting and waiting for a phone call that may never come, continue to work on your job search. It is never wise to "put all your eggs in one basket."
