I did not get a job where I was a finalist for the role.

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February 9,2024 at 7:09PM UTC

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I did not get a job where I was a finalist for the role.

However the recruiter reached out to me via a phone call to let me know how even though I didn’t get this role, they see me being a really good fit in this organization.

I let the recruiter know that while I was waiting to hear back about the job, I had applied for another position in the company that I thought also aligned well with my skills. The recruiter told me that although they weren’t the person handling the recruitment for that particular position, they would pass my information to that recruiter and let them know that they were impressed with me.

It’s been a few weeks since then. The job has been taken down to apply to. I have not heard back. Would it be appropriate to reach back out to the initial recruiter and ask to know a status update even though they are not the one handling this role I applied for? And if so, how would be the best way to approach it? Thanks!

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AnonymousFebruary 9,2024 at 8:20PM UTC
No. They already told you they know nothing.
AnonymousFebruary 9,2024 at 8:54PM UTC
Just remind them how impressed you were with the company and people you met and thank them for passing along your resume and recommending you for the 2nd role. That you wanted to check to see if that position was moving forward and if not, if there were any other roles coming up that the recruiter thought were a fit.
Wish them a good weekend and happy Lunar New Years.
AnonymousFebruary 9,2024 at 9:58PM UTC
If you reach out do not reach out to the initial recruiter and put them in that spot. It is not up to them who is moved forward with the other role at all, they can only share their experience with you. It is up to the other recruiter to review your experience comparing to other applicants to see if they feel they should reach out. It is not the initial recruiters job to take that on. IMO
AnonymousFebruary 10,2024 at 3:29PM UTC
I am not sure the recruiter you worked with can give you a status update, but they might be able to put you in touch with the recruiter who is working that search so you can ask directly. They do work for the company and not you so, as many recruiters on this site imply, they have no obligation to treat you well once you’re out of contention (or even sometimes once your name is submitted). But if it happens that the initial recruiter is better than average and is interested in keeping you active in their network of potential jobseekers, they might help you out.
Amy CollinsFebruary 11,2024 at 3:47PM UTC
I agree with the poster that suggested a positive note about your interest, and then add a respectful request for the name and email address of the other recruiter so that you can follow up. Showing interest and being pleasantly persistent can't hurt, and may even help you. Good luck!
AnonymousFebruary 11,2024 at 6:47PM UTC
Yes, just be honest, let them know your search is ongoing and that you want to stay top of mind for them in their interest in you. Ask what you can do to move your candidacy forward, perhaps sharing references or doing some other thing to advance in the process. CC the other recruiter who is your advocate as they will likely move you ahead or share info and having a second set of eyes on the mail will help as well.
If you hear nothing within a week reach out to your advocate and ask them directly how to move ahead.
Good luck.
Kimberly McFebruary 12,2024 at 1:49PM UTC
Yes, absolutely do this! It lets them know you’re serious about joining that company, and keeps you in the forefront of their mind when job Reqs come across their desks.