Every time I feel like I'm starting to understand the job interviewing process, I'm hit with a brick wall!

Anonymous

January 12,2023 at 10:24PM UTC

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Every time I feel like I'm starting to understand the job interviewing process, I'm hit with a brick wall! While continuing to interview for other positions, I've become invested in a company after rounds of interviews. During the process, I even helped a friend find a position there and she's been able to keep tabs on the situation.

Due to an internal mistake, I ended up interviewing for another role and location but I realized it was a better fit.

Leaving that call, the hiring manager stated I was moving forward and wanted me to speak to other members of the team. I don't have that hiring manager's contact details as I wasn't supposed to interview with her.

I've tried repeatedly to follow up with HR and there's no response. I even requested a phone call rather than continue to exchange messages without a reply. I wanted to have a call as I interviewed for a position that wasn't the one I submitted a resume so I wanted to have more details before moving forward. I'm saddened and surprised to not hear anything back from before the holidays.

In any other scenario, I would have cut my losses and moved on from the company. That being said, my friend working at the organization repeatedly states that my name is brought up in terms of the 'role.'

I'm so confused at this point. If they are still considering me for a position, why won't they keep me updated or at least respond? Since the role differed from what I originally applied for, I want to have a JD or at least more information about the position. Should I cut my losses and focus on other opportunities?

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Hilary GrayJanuary 13,2023 at 1:56PM UTC
This sounds so frustrating! Definitely don't put all your eggs in one basket; continue interviewing but don't fully give up on this role. Is your friend in a position to ask them to follow up with you? You can indicate your dissatisfaction with the communication via your friend.
AnonymousJanuary 13,2023 at 5:21PM UTC
Thank you, Hillary. She recently started at the company so I don't want to put her in a difficult spot. I really thought this was it and then all communication stopped. After weeks of interviews and follow-up conversations, I wanted to at least end things by thanking them for their time or determine a timeline. While I'm continuing to interview with other companies, I'm trying to get my heart into the process. It's hard to walk away from something that you thought was the 'right' role! At the same time, the lack of communication makes me not want to work for them as well. That might sound confusing but my heart is still vested in this opportunity while my head is saying it's time to move on... I appreciated your advice and support!
AnonymousJanuary 13,2023 at 6:53PM UTC
Maybe ask your friend to follow up for you but in the meantime keep your job search and interviewing ON :)
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistJanuary 16,2023 at 4:20AM UTC
Follow up but continue looking. Never, ever take your foot off the gas in your job search until you have a written offer letter in hand.
AnonymousJanuary 16,2023 at 6:21PM UTC
> I'm so confused at this point... no friend they are confused. Clearly in the blur of the holidays they have not fully calibrated their needs for what they want to hire... let it ride for now, or you might be deemed too needy. Keep looking and if they call you back pick it up from there.