Understanding Employer Silence After Interviews

What is the initial advice given when you don't hear back from an employer after an interview?

• Wait for them to contact you

• Assume they are not interested

• Do not interpret silence as disinterest

• Apply for other jobs immediately

Which of the following is NOT a reason mentioned for why an employer might not respond after an interview?

• The company decided to cancel the position

• The interviewer was on vacation

• They lost interest in the candidate

• They forgot to call

What is one recommended way to follow up with an employer if you haven't heard back?

• Post about it on social media

• Call them to express continued interest

• Visit their office unannounced

• Send a text message

Why does the narrator prefer phone calls over emails for following up?

• Emails are too formal

• Phone calls are more proactive

• Emails can be easily ignored

• Phone calls are faster

What was the reason given for the delay in response in the narrator's son's job application?

• They were waiting for approval

• They were not hiring anymore

• They lost his application

• The manager was on leave

What action did the narrator's son take that resulted in a job offer?

• He sent an email

• He called the manager

• He visited the store

• He applied for another job

What is the main takeaway from the narrator's son's experience?

• Never apply to the same place twice

• Silence means rejection

• Following up can lead to positive outcomes

• Always wait for the employer to contact you

What should you do if an employer promised to call but hasn't?

• Wait for another week

• Assume they are not interested

• Reach out to them to express interest

• Apply to other companies

What is the narrator's final piece of advice regarding employer silence?

• Reach out and express continued interest

• Move on to other opportunities

• Assume the position is filled

• Wait patiently for a response

What is the overall message of the video?

• Silence from employers is always a bad sign

• Proactive communication can lead to job offers

• Employers never forget to call back

• Job seekers should not follow up