Informal Recruitment: When should I expect to hear back?

[Ampersand]

Originally Posted by misscherrypie

It does depend. Every school and organization is different.

When I went through informal the final time, one organization had a few scheduled events, and let those who were not being offered a bid know the evening that the final event ended by telephone call.

I'd also participated in informal for another organization at the same time. With them, I met two sisters for coffee and we chatted and enjoyed our drinks. I didn't hear about not being offered a bid until over a week later, after they'd held their pledge ceremony for those who chose to accept their bids. I believe that I received a call.

See I'm wondering if they are going to tell those who didn't get a bid anything. I just want to know. I haven't heard of anyone hearing anything back yet, so hopefully I'll hear something soon.

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by Ampersand

See I'm wondering if they are going to tell those who didn't get a bid anything. I just want to know. I haven't heard of anyone hearing anything back yet, so hopefully I'll hear something soon.

You probably won't hear anything if you are not extended a bid. That sucks, but it's an unpleasant conversation to have, and most people just avoid it.

That said, if the event was Tuesday night, there is no reason to think that Friday is "too long" of a time. The chapter has to get together and make decisions, and it can take a few days to sort everything out. I know it's tense, but do your best not to think about it until tomorrow.

[Ampersand]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

You probably won't hear anything if you are not extended a bid. That sucks, but it's an unpleasant conversation to have, and most people just avoid it.

That said, if the event was Tuesday night, there is no reason to think that Friday is "too long" of a time. The chapter has to get together and make decisions, and it can take a few days to sort everything out. I know it's tense, but do your best not to think about it until tomorrow.

They asked for both a phone and email so I was thinking girls with bids would get called and those who didn't would get emails, maybe? Like a "thank you for showing interest in our chapter but unfortunately yadda yadda"

Yeah, I just figured it would be quicker. I don't know why. I think I'll take a no-call, no-email by tomorrow at noon as a no bid. I'll keep everyone posted though.