I recently had an initial screening interview with a recruiter for a good but challenging position.

Anonymous

September 25,2022 at 12:15AM UTC

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I recently had an initial screening interview with a recruiter for a good but challenging company. The interview went well and she said she was progressing my candidacy to meet with the hiring manager. She said if I didnt hear from her by close of business Wednesday to email her. I sent her a follow-up email Thursday morning and have not received a response. I noticed that as of Friday, the position was removed. Any thoughts?

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Looking for a changeSeptember 25,2022 at 1:23AM UTC
I’d keep looking you followed up once which to me is enough. Good luck
RiaSeptember 26,2022 at 1:08AM UTC
Agree
AnonymousSeptember 25,2022 at 1:47AM UTC
Just keep the option open but on the side.
Many many companies (I think CNN reported 52%) have frozen hiring for the balance of the year considering the economy and financial pressure that exists.
So while you are a strong candidate, the company may be slowing its hiring plans.
TroySeptember 25,2022 at 1:20PM UTC
Reach out again. In this climate you never know, she could be wearing 10 hats at the company. So send a friendly follow up email or call. Don’t give up.
AnonymousSeptember 26,2022 at 1:09AM UTC
I've already sent a follow-up email. It would be pestering her to send yet another one. This is an external recruiter.
JYJSeptember 26,2022 at 12:35AM UTC
You already sent a follow up. She knows you're interested. Let it go and set your focus back on your search. If she doesn't get back to you to let you know it's on hold/filled by an internal candidate/etc., you get an idea of how you'd be treated as an employee. It's so disappointing, but move on.