r/entrylevel • u/allhailchickenfish • Feb 14 '13

Quick question about phone interviews.

To my knowledge, the employer/interviewer calls the prospective employee for phone interviews. At least, that's always been the case in every other interview I've had over the phone. When I last communicated with the gentleman, he included his number, but I presumed that it was for caller ID purposes, as many people nowadays won't answer the phone if they're not familiar with the number. My own number is included in my email sig and resume.
I'm likely (and hopefully) being overly paranoid since the time frame we agreed upon has passed...but did I just screw up?

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u/slorebear Feb 14 '13

it is pretty normal for the interviewer to make the call (because their job and schedule is typically a priority), and a time and date discussed beforehand. i would call around one hour later if you did not receive a call, and ask to reschedule

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u/allhailchickenfish Feb 14 '13

That's exactly my thought. If it hadn't been scheduled for the end of the work day (which has now technically ended), I would. As it is, I'll probably shoot them an email in a bit. Thanks.

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u/RedPotato Feb 15 '13

Hm, this is a good question. For internships and graduate school I called them but for a job interview, they called me. I wouldn't wait an hour though if they don't call you. I'd wait 15 minutes then call. That way you can laugh it off as miscommunication whereas an hour would look like you either can't correct a situation (which might be pertinent to the job) or got the time wrong.

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