Why Haven't You Been Called for an Interview Yet?

by Rosetta Thurman · 2009-05-22 12:16:00 UTC
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It's Friday, the end of the week, and your phone is as silent as an empty library. If you're a young professional that's been job hunting since Monday, and no one has contacted you yet, you may be feeling a little frustrated. Maybe you applied for several jobs that were perfect for you. You thought they were a slam dunk. Shoot, they'd be lucky to have you work for their nonprofit! Maybe so, but you have to maintain a little patience here. Especially in the beginning stages of your nonprofit job search, it's important not to get discouraged. There may be several reasons the organization hasn't gotten back to you yet.

The deadline to apply hasn't passed. Many job ads have a date by which they would like all applicants to apply. Some organizations wait until the end of that timeframe to begin contacting candidates for interviews after they've compared you against other applicants.

The organization is still sorting through the hundreds of applications they received. This is why it's often an advantage to apply on the very first day a job opening is posted so your resume is at the top of the pile.

They're just not that into you. This is harsh, but true. Maybe the hiring manager just didn't see how fabulous you were by looking at your resume. Yours may have gotten tossed because they didn't think you'd be a good fit or your qualifications didn't match up. You like the organization, but they don't like you. Whatever the reason, the feeling just isn't mutual.

If it makes you feel better, go ahead and give the contact person a call to check the status of your application. After that, move on. Keep searching until you find an organization that represents a cause you care about and can appreciate your unique talents.

Rosetta Thurman
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