Would you ask the job you applied for, for an update if they want to hold on to your resume?

[Anonymous]

I applied for a receptionist job 2 weeks ago.

The company called me and said they wanted someone with a bit more experience working in a law firm. As I've only worked in one for 2 months doing reception but they also have position for an office assistant role.

The company is a law firm.

They said they want to hold onto my resume for the office assistant role but they still need to advertise the job. They said I didn't need to re apply.

I heard from them last Monday & they said they would post the job ad on my country's job search website.

I've looked every day & didn't see anything come up until today.

I have the managers email. She said to email her if I have any questions.

Would you email her to ask what's happening?

Its taking them a while to sort their new employee. I've been turning down a few other jobs because I'd like to work in a law firm again.

Do you think this role sounds promising?

I'm not sure weather to wait, as in the end they might not even want me.

Would you wait a few days and say:

"I've seen the job ad posted & was wondering if you had an update?"

Thank you in advance

[Googlemyahoo]

They’re looking for other candidates.

2020 before covid kicked in I interviewed for a city job. Wrote test, interview then straight out for orientation and test drive. Afterwards they said I was in and start training following month.

Figured awesome it’d work out great because my current employer was laying off.

Then I get a call sorry due to covid the hiring is paused but I’m still in don’t worry!

Year later things relax I get called by them asking if I’m still interested. Yup. Oh but we gave to do the hiring process all over. Ok…. I do that just like previous.

After the reinterview they say we’ll call you. I ask whats changed because a year ago you said I was in? Gave me some bullshit but then I got the letter saying they’re not pursuing my application.

[Asker]

Oh wow. After all they put you through, that really sucks and quite sad about the second time as well. I hope you've found a better job that suits you.

[Googlemyahoo]

I was laid off for 3 months during covid hysteria but I got called back. Can’t complain it was during the summer 😀

[Wise4myage]

Id keep looking for work elsewhere.

[In_Trance]

I wouldn't