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July 11,2023 at 3:57AM UTC

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AnonymousJuly 11,2023 at 4:10AM UTC
I have been ghosted several times. These days they just don't seem to care about being courteous enough to just let you know!
Lisa Galczynski KahlerJuly 11,2023 at 12:11PM UTC
While it is common courtesy to send a "thanks but no thanks" letter, it often doesn't happen. That said, I'd send a follow-up email to the recruiter/HR person/interviewer to inquire on next steps. You may still get ghosted, but you can at least feel better about doing your due diligence to promote yourself through the process.
AnonymousJuly 12,2023 at 1:08PM UTC
A company that is interested in interviewing me after submitting an application usually reaches out within 10 business days or less. If I submit an application and don't hear back in that time frame, I mentally move on from that opportunity.
MARI S PHONASA, CPSM & CPSDJuly 12,2023 at 1:17PM UTC
I applied to over 200 Sourcing Manager or Procurement related positions within my level and received maybe 1-2% call back for interview. I kept a spreadsheet and sent follow up emails to the ones I really liked. It was daunting and defeating at times, but I persisted and eventually landed a job. I started to get head-hunter emails from some of the companies I applied in the past even a year or two later.
I do not know if recruiters actually check their applicant listing before reaching out to candidates. I do wish they were more responsive to at least inform a candidate they were not selected.
AnonymousJuly 12,2023 at 5:00PM UTC
For your information most companies over a certain size use their ATS and set it up so that you get a response only if you are a fit, it's nice to blame the recruiter for being non-responsive but they usually have zero control over how the system is set up. When there is a glut of applicants usually the ones first in the door are the ones that get the interviews. 3rd party agency headhunters work on commission and that is why they are reaching out to you, they use you as bait for getting a commission.
Sarah BordersJuly 12,2023 at 1:17PM UTC
If you apply through an ATS, you should get an automated “we received your application” email. Beyond that, there are no standard expectations, I’m afraid, and depending on the ATS, you may not be able to track your status yourself. What I do is 1) network within the company after applying—especially with the hiring manager or recruiter (or your best guess for who they are) on LinkedIn, and 2) if I hear nothing after three weeks, I assume I won’t be considered for a role. Good luck!
AnonymousJuly 12,2023 at 11:39PM UTC
For me, responses have been terrible these days, but I have heard back at least within 30 days for those that were moving on from my candidacy.
BridgetJuly 18,2023 at 2:56PM UTC
I usually don't hear back from employers unless they want to bring me in for an interview. I hear from employers who want to interview me about 10 - 14 days.