Help! What do you do when a week has passed and you haven't heard?

[Sanity Claws]

I had an interview last Tuesday and was told that they expected to have the second round of interviews this week. I thought the interview went very well but I haven't heard anything from the employer.

What would you do? Would you send an email affirming your interest in the job? If so, how would you word it?

BTW, I did send a thank you note following the interview last week.

I really would like this job. Hell, in fact, I would love any full time job at this point.

[siligut]

1. This week isn't over yet

Breath in and out, try to relax until Friday, at least that is what I would do. Good luck.

[Iris]

2. It's true! It's only Tuesday but it feels like Thursday!

[Sanity Claws]

3. It's Wednesday evening

that's 8 days since the interview.

You really think that I should just do nothing?

[Iris]

4. wow! I really am out of it.

I think I might call. I haven't looked for a job in a while but I seem to remember being in a situation like yours. What can be the worst that could happen? If they haven't called because they are busy and have kind of put the job search on hold, your calling to inquire shouldn't turn them off. If they've decided not to call you, than you still really aren't hurting your chances since the decision has already been made, and at least you'll know to focus energy elsewhere.

[Sanity Claws]

5. Thanks for the response

You have some good ideas but don't want to call or write until I know exactly what to say. I am afraid of sounding desperate.

[Iris]

6. Totally normal feelings.

I understand completely. What kind of job is it? Is there a hiring committee or just an HR person who coordinates things?

[Sanity Claws]

7. Small office

Normally four people but two staff left at same time.

The two remaining are the Executive Director and the COO. I spent an hour with each of them last Tuesday.
They said they were looking at three people total and would hire either 2 FT or 1 FT and 1 PT.

[Iris]

8. Did you interview with both at the same time?

Or did you have separate meetings? Was there one you had better rapport with?

[Sanity Claws]

9. Separate meetings

I thought I had good rapport with both. We are far-ranging conversations.

I sent each one a thank you note by email.

[Iris]

10. If you did call or email, what do you think you might say?

[Sanity Claws]

11. No idea

I started to draft an email tonight but really didn't like what I came up with. That's why I started this thread.

[Iris]

12. One thing I can say

is that I recently hired a graduate assistant (I work in academia). I had to interview people 2 days before everyone left for the holidays. I was so overwhelmed, partly b/c we REALLY needed the help of the GA we had yet to hire, I wasn't able to contact people as quickly as i wanted to. If there are 2 people in the office where you interviewed and they are trying to fill a few part-time and a full-time position PLUS get work done, they may just be running behind.

[Sanity Claws]

13. That may be it

Thanks for talking this through with me.

[Iris]

15. You're welcome.

Keep us posted! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

[Sanity Claws]

14. Thanks

I will wait. Breathing is a good idea.