Why companies don't follow up with you after you had more than one round of interviews and you were not selected?

9 Comments

1. AnonymousMay 8,2024 at 5:20PM UTC

   Just common courtesy to follow-up and it's sad to see so many companies not doing this. If companies cared about their brand at all, they would treat the followup process seriously. There are some companies doing it really right that I've seen.

2. AnonymousMay 8,2024 at 5:35PM UTC

   Right now no courtesy or etiquette is required it seems.
   Employers have their pick of highly qualified candidates. They have no regard for candidates they passed up. Sad.

   I expect the pendulum to swing the other way when the labor market tightens and fewer candidates are available. Probably late next year

3. AnonymousMay 8,2024 at 7:31PM UTC

   I am a donor to a local nonprofit specifically because I was treated very well as a candidate for a job I ended up not getting. (And because I believe in their mission, of course.) I was not a donor before but they treated me like a valuable stakeholder so I opted to redirect some of my charitable giving to them.

4. Dr. Erica WallsMay 9,2024 at 2:28AM UTC

   Agreed! It's never a good idea to leave people hanging. If you're still interested in the position, it can't hurt to reach out and ask for an update. Wait a few days. If no response, wish them well and move forward. It is unfortunate that recruiters/hiring managers leave candidates hanging, but remain positive. Your opportunity will come!

5. AnonymousMay 9,2024 at 11:59AM UTC

   Control what you can control. Yes, finding qualified talent to move the business in a move forward mindset is a focus.

6. AnonymousMay 9,2024 at 12:25PM UTC

   Yup. I can get over not being right for a job but it takes much longer to get over being treated poorly.

7. Sabrina RahmanMay 10,2024 at 9:06AM UTC

   I tend to ask for feedback on the process and how I can improve.

   If they don't give you that information, they weren't worth your time anyway.

8. AnonymousMay 10,2024 at 12:33PM UTC

   Ok, response is ridiculous. Control what you can control means they have their process and if it doesn't align with your expectations it's in YOUR best interest and sanity to move on. They owe you nothing. I agree it's not a great or acceptable business practice but you need to move on. NO WHERE does it even elude to 'manifesting'. You're currently not what they think they need in their role. The amount of candidates depending on where in the country, role itself, and any must have for qualifications sometimes matters more to them (something more than it should) from job experience. Let.It.Go. This is not helping you secure what is out there waiting for you. I get it, it's tough, understand what you may not fully understand and keep going.

9. AnonymousMay 10,2024 at 12:42PM UTC

   Candidate care has been on a downward spiral for a while now.

   employers behavior is disgraceful. The recruiter is blamed, but as a former recruiter, I can tell you it’s management and it starts at the top and trickles right down to the hiring managers. Employers could care less if you are responded to or give you feedback from an interview, many things happen behind the scenes that aren’t communicated to the recruiter , HR, Talent acquisition.

   I reluctantly retired from recruiting, which was something I loved for many many years, employers are broken and they refuse to fix the hiring process. I empathize with those looking for a job and I’ve seen it within my own family members. It’s disheartening and I don’t know when it will change. leadership has to recognize that candidates are not a dime a dozen and talent is hard to find. good luck to all of you that are out there seeking employment. I feel your pain.