ExAFO 0 #1 January 15, 2006 I interviewed with an Insurance agency on Thursday for a claims adjuster position. I think it went pretty good: Pro: -Interviewer's Dad is ex-USAF, I'm ex-USAF-->rapport -I used skydiving and civil aviation as metaphors for meeting challenges and conquering fears--she seemed impressed (again, dad is CFI and former USAF special ops) -I was able to spin my civil defense exercise experience into a liking for chaos/problem response (this job starts when car wrecks end) -I have an MBA, which put me up a few points -I overnighted the thank-you letter immediately upon getting back home. Con: -I left 60 min early to get there (30 min trip. However, a semi truck accident made me ~7 min late. I did however, call 15 min before appt to let her know I'd be a bit tardy. She responded with a chuckle and a "Welcome back to Chicago." I apologized again upon arrival, and the rest of the interview went well. When should I call, or should I wait for her to call me? She mentioned two other interviews before decsion time (that thurs and Friday). ThxIllinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #2 January 15, 2006 QuoteI interviewed with an Insurance agency on Thursday for a claims adjuster position. I think it went pretty good: Pro: -Interviewer's Dad is ex-USAF, I'm ex-USAF-->rapport -I used skydiving and civil aviation as metaphors for meeting challenges and conquering fears--she seemed impressed (again, dad is CFI and former USAF special ops) -I was able to spin my civil defense exercise experience into a liking for chaos/problem response (this job starts when car wrecks end) -I have an MBA, which put me up a few points -I overnighted the thank-you letter immediately upon getting back home. Con: -I left 60 min early to get there (30 min trip. However, a semi truck accident made me ~7 min late. I did however, call 15 min before appt to let her know I'd be a bit tardy. She responded with a chuckle and a "Welcome back to Chicago." I apologized again upon arrival, and the rest of the interview went well. When should I call, or should I wait for her to call me? She mentioned two other interviews before decsion time (that thurs and Friday). Thx Wait 2-3 days after the interview before calling, shows them you're interested in the position but not desperate for a job. I'd definitely call them first though....The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExAFO 0 #3 January 15, 2006 Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ffejdraga 0 #4 January 15, 2006 Another good thing you can do in the mean time is send a short thank-you note, thanking him for his time. It has helped me geta job more than once. good luck. jeff D-16906 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExAFO 0 #5 January 15, 2006 QuoteAnother good thing you can do in the mean time is send a short thank-you note, thanking him for his time. It has helped me geta job more than once. good luck. jeff D-16906 I did send such a letter. I overnighted it to her so it wouldn't take until after this wknd.Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #6 January 16, 2006 I would wait at least a week if they didn't already specifically say when you should expect to hear from them. Anything sooner will sound desparate. Just because you are anxious doesn't mean they don't have other things to do. Actually adjusting claims and resolving them takes priority over hiring people, even though it will help long term to get another person in the door. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nathaniel 0 #7 January 16, 2006 Unfortunately there are no hard and fast rules about timing for followup. When I got my current job, it went like this: December: Submitted resume January: 1x interview (phone) February: 2x interview (phone) March: Radio silence Late April: Surprise telephone call, "still interested?" followed by an in-person interview and then an offer. We've hired since then, and I've gotten to see the internals with HR reps & staff juggling all kinds of other things ... sometimes there's just a delay of a week or so for the wheels of the system to churn. The rest of the HR department seems to function pretty smoothly...for some reason hiring is just a pain.My advice is to do what your parents did; get a job, sir. The bums will always lose. Do you hear me, Lebowski? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nessvegas 0 #8 January 16, 2006 I have been a part of many interviews, and I highly suggest the follow-up letter but not the phone call (unless you asked for permission to follow-up with a call). I do not expect or even want one from a candidate. I do like the letter or even an email. Be sure to personalize it to your interview. I got one once that was so obviously a formed response the candidate chances were lowered. Wishing I was in the air instead of in Michigan! Blue Skies _________________________________________ I married the right one......it just took me 2 times! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExAFO 0 #9 January 16, 2006 I GOT THE JOB!! I'm going to be training as a Claims Associate for a major insurance company! Whoohoo!Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briguy 0 #11 January 16, 2006 QuoteI GOT THE JOB!! I'm going to be training as a Claims Associate for a major insurance company! Whoohoo! If you'll be working at/ near the Allstate corp office, we should get lunch. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExAFO 0 #12 January 16, 2006 QuoteQuoteI GOT THE JOB!! I'm going to be training as a Claims Associate for a major insurance company! Whoohoo! If you'll be working at/ near the Allstate corp office, we should get lunch. Downer's Grove office, near the I-88 and I-355 intersection.Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briguy 0 #13 January 16, 2006 congrats, but that office is a bit out of the way. i'm at 294 and Lake-Cook. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
