Job Interview Questions: How long does it usually take for an employer to call you about a second job interview?

I went to a "group" interview that consisted of quite a few people. We were given 5 minutes for an individual screening. The employer said that he would call us back for a second interview that would be in more depth. How long does it usually take for an employer to call you back for a second interview?

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The amount of time companies take before calling for a second interview varies. You can never guess when they will call so it's always best to be prepared ahead of time.

1. Remember that this is not the time to be complacent. The second interview is as important as the first and you want to prepare it thoroughly just like the first one.

2. Be prepared to meet your potential boss as this is usually the opportunity they take to see their short listed potentials.

3. Remember that this interview may require you to answer some questions previously asked in the last interview, but this time in more depth.

4. Be prepared also to answer specific and possibly personal questions during this time.

5. The interviewer may want some clarification to questions in the first interview, so be ready to give specific answers.

6. Be prepared to answer questions that deal with your ability or past performance with your past employer.

7. When the interview is conducted in a social setting, say a pub, ensure that you do not let your guard down and act unprofessionally.

8. It is also wise to review your performance in the last interview and identify situations that caused difficulty.

9. Try to remember what made you stand out and appealed to the interviewer and do more of that.

10. Try to gather more information like new examples, accomplishments and more of your abilities that were not mentioned in the first interview and have them ready in case you want to use them.

11. Do more research about the company. One of the best ways to do this is to talk to insiders about the company.

12. Anticipate to be interviewed by more than one person and thus bring along ample copies of the resume for all your interviewers.

13. Find out if a tour of the workplace will be offered during the interview and if not, request if you can be showed around.

14. Fourteen, get plenty of rest and sleep prior to the interview day.

15. Look out for opportunities to refresh during the interview as this will give you the enthusiasm, energy and confidence not to steam out toward the day's end.

16. Do not wear sloppily or casually for the interview. If unsure about the dressing, ask an insider.

17. Since the second interview usually tries to see how you will fit into the company, try to fit yourself there.

18. Deploy your communication and interpersonal skills to the best as these will be more prioritized.

19. Twenty, engage in chit chat with other people like the receptionist as this will make you feel a part of the organization and make a good impression.

20. Plan to be consistent in your answers with the first interview while keeping them fresh.

21. Research on the interviewers and try to tailor your answers to them.

22. Be prepared to ask more questions than in the first interview.

23. When asking questions, make them more sophisticated with an attempt to make a personal connection.

24. Finally, send another thank you note to the interviewers and reiterate your interest in working for the company.

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• I see this question asked all the time. Unfortunately. The answer is that the interviewer should have made it very clear as to when and how you would be contacted for te second interview. If they did not then they failed at their own job. I can only hope you do hear back but all to often the 'non-selected' candidates hear nothing. I cannot tell you exactly how long they may take to respond but 2 weeks should be max. After that any good candidates would be taking other jobs!. Next interview, if they don't make it clear, ask specifically how and when will I be informed about the results of this interview. It's a good question and will be well accepted and answered by any half decent interviewer. Best of luck in your job search


• It's hard to say. I read that you should ask the interviewer how long is the interview process and even when you should expect to hear from them. You may want to take a look at a job interview guide, Superstar Interview Guide. It's available through www.instantjobinterviewtools.com. It was a great read and it was very helpful to me. I hope this helps!


• within two weeks if you are being seriously considered. I came across a good website that has excellent free job links: employee justice report (dot) com. The site also allows users to expose and rate employers anonymously.