How to ironically say that we won't be seeing each other again?

[alexvss]

Hey, guys!

Imagine this situation: you take part in a job interview and the interviewer says "you will be hearing from us soon". Well, we all know that companies never give feedback. So, how could I respond that in a ironically/funny way? Thanks.

[rdearman]

Irony very rarely goes over well in job interviews. I would just smile and say thank you.

[IronMike]

Assuming you know irony doesn't go well in an interview but still want to use it...

Them: "You will be hearing from us soon."

You: "I'm sorry to hear that. Good luck in your search for a better employee than me."

Or something like that.

[白田龍]

Although unlikely, if the guy he picks for first flops, you may indeed hear from them again, so just be cool, smile and say thank you.

[Speakeasy]

I have been on both sides of the employment interview more times than I care to remember. Whether I was working for a small firm which did not have a Human Resources department or for a larger one which did, I never received any training on how to conduct a job interview and I seriously doubt that many other professionals have. Some may have read a business self-help book on how to conduct a successful interview, as part of a personal initiative with a view to preparing themselves, but most simply accept that conducting the odd interview is part of their ancillary responsibilities, like loading the photocopier with paper. So, where am I going with this?

Most interviewers are likely to be unskilled in the art of discovering the finer qualities that a candidate will bring to the job. Most are under a lot of pressure to accomplish their primary functions and do not want to perform this truly important task on behalf of their employers, they just want to get someone to occupy a position that has likely been vacant for a number of weeks, one in which the work has been piling up. They will most likely have received several hundred CV’s for the position and have been numbed by the primary selection process. So, they select about five and schedule the interviews. You might be the first candidate through the door or you might be the last one.

The interviewers are likely to be tired and stressed, they have many other things to accomplish during the day of what-is-for-you-but-not-for-them a crucial interview. Their standard response "You will be hearing from us soon" is not a sign of rejection, it is merely a non-committal phrase that they picked up somewhere along the way. However, slapping them -- verbally -- in the face with your cute-to-you "ironic remark" as you go out the door will most definitely leave a lasting impression. Remember, whatever goes around, comes around!

EDITED:
Typos, tinkering.

[Leurre]

As I'm sure the topic creator would appreciate a little 'answer to the question' along with all the unsolicited advice:

Something like "that, I look forward to" in response to a "we'll be in touch", with just enough emphasis on the 'that', I think, would do it!

[David1917]

I would go with either "I'm not holding my breath" or "Right. See ya never!"

[Cainntear]

I’m not going to answer the question, because I’ve walked out of interviews thinking I’d blown it and been offered the job, and I’ve walked out of interviews confident only to find out I didn’t even make the short list. Burn no bridges — even if they don’t want you for this post, another more suitable position may open up later.

[NoManches]

"That's what the last company said".

Probably wouldn't go over too well though, but I'd find it funny