So confused by this HR Manager rude behavior.

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April 27,2022 at 1:26PM UTC

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So confused by this HR Manager rude behavior. I wouldn't keep trying if he didn't keep dangling the interview. Why does he keep reaching out if he's not going to commit?

He keeps setting up days and then never confirming times. Should I just walk away? He's reached out three times and I've provided a range of times and then only at the end of the day he sends a message that it didn't work. We try again and then the same thing happens. While I'm interested in the position, is this normal to require a candidate to wait around all day and then never confirm. I'm worried that if this is only the interview process, how disorganized is the company?

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AnonymousApril 27,2022 at 1:29PM UTC
This would be a major red flag for me.....if they can't set up an interview how good are they are managing their time at work?
I know life happens but if the reasoning is something like a family emergency or something while they don't have to disclose that they could state "I'm sorry someone from the committee became unavailable can we try this day instead" To me, to never give you a solid reasoning is a red flag for lack of time management or organization.
AnonymousApril 27,2022 at 1:35PM UTC
If you want to continue in the interview process, perhaps you can turn the tables on him and ask him to suggest times that work for him?
I would hate for you to miss an opportunity because of a rude HR person only to find out that the people you will be working with would be horrified to know that happened.
But the only way that you will know if this HR person is or is/not representative of the company is if you get to the interview stage.
There is also a chance he is taking the day to try to lock in on interview times with those you will be speaking to and they are the ones telling him "no."
Or he may be disorganized in general.
So many factors here.
This is definitely a red flag but if it were me I would try turning the tables at least once and see how he responds before I walked away.
AnonymousApril 27,2022 at 1:39PM UTC
Thank you and as much as I wanted the position, I withdrew my application. I don't feel they were valuing my time and that it was red flag of the organization's organization!
AnonymousApril 27,2022 at 2:44PM UTC
Unfortunately very normal. He's a bottom feeder. I would not keep this going. Save your sanity.