Knowledge at Wharton recently published, “Why the Job Search is Like ‘Throwing Paper Airplanes into the Galaxy‘.” I love this imagery. It clearly describes a process that, while not broken, could be much improved. For example, apps such as Startwire offer a supply-side solution where students pool information on search progress.
The bottom line is that interviewing requires:
- Patience
- Persistence
- Confidence
in no circumstance should a student infer that the lack of a response means anything more than, just that. I strongly encourage students to get contact information at the interview for two reasons. The first is to be polite and send a thank you email. The second is to have a followup person should you find yourself in the “quiet zone.” 