How serious are recruiters?

Anonymous

August 4,2022 at 6:47PM UTC

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How serious are recruiters?

Lately I am disappointed with recruiters and the way they treat you. I already had three occasions when I was contacted very nicely about a position for which I would be a perfect fit based on my LinkedIn profile and experience. I indicated my interest, suggested times to talk and then nothing, I did not hear a single word back. One time they asked me to send my resume and then I did not hear back again. I am disappointed as I would have appreciated the connection and at least have the initial talk. And I think it is unprofessional not to respond when they are the ones contacting me.

Losing faith.

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AnonymousAugust 4,2022 at 6:58PM UTC
There is definitely an issue with recruiters ghosting. I've had it happen a few times as well. It seems professionalism has been lost in our digital society. I simply don't understand it.
Lesa Edwards, Career Coach & Master Resume WriterAugust 4,2022 at 7:23PM UTC
You are most likely dealing with contingency recruiters...meaning there are multiple third-party recruiters vying to place someone in an open position, and only the recruiter who is successful in doing so will be compensated for their efforts.
I agree - they could at least respond to you. Likely what has happened is the position was filled - whether by them or another recruiter - and they've moved on to the next open position.
Looking for a changeAugust 4,2022 at 8:40PM UTC
I wouldn’t deal with recruiter or staffing agency in my opinion your better off on your own
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistAugust 4,2022 at 10:19PM UTC
Sorry this happened to you.
I agree this is a poor way to treat a potential candidate. I'm a recruiter and I get ghosted on the regular. It sucks.
For your own sanity, I encourage you to think of the job search process these days as a marathon, not a sprint and would recommend you not get too invested in the process until you've at least had a first interview.
AnonymousAugust 4,2022 at 11:11PM UTC
This just happened to me this week! I'm not sure the commenters quite understand but I do. The recruiter I spoke to is with a Fortune international company. She said I was a perfect fit then would definitely hear from the hiring manager. Crickets. I even reached out and no response. At least use phrases like "if they're interested you'll hear back". It's unprofessional.
AnonymousAugust 5,2022 at 12:59PM UTC
It happens to me too. I think they are overwhelmed because they get a lot of pressure and review many resumes. I've started emailing them back expressing my interest and thanking them for their time.
AnonymousAugust 10,2022 at 4:29PM UTC
I am right there with you. I am beginning to think they're just about the number of resumes collected.
AnonymousAugust 12,2022 at 12:59PM UTC
I think this is a more recent phenomenon. In the past, before the LinkedIn Era, they were not mass-sending emails, they were working the phones, emails and also investing into getting to know you, so they could approach you for the right opportunity. Seems not to be the case anymore.