Would love to hear some input.

Anonymous

April 24,2022 at 12:49PM UTC

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Would love to hear some input. I have not interviewed or even needed to apply for a position in 20 years. I recently applied for a position, was contacted the next day to send along times I would be available to interview. I responded promptly with a variety of times and days I would be available. And then nothing. So I waited 72 hours, emailed again, indicating I was looking forward to interviewing for the position, and offered to send along more times. And still nothing after 5 days. I assume I have been ghosted and I don't want to look desperate by reaching out again. Am I on the right track here? Is it now a thing to be approached and then have no follow up by the recruiter?

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TroyApril 24,2022 at 1:25PM UTC
Hello Anonymous, unfortunately, in our current climate, this is normal behavior. Companies are now operating with limited staff and the recruiter is probably wearing multiple hats. You have provided what was requested, so now you have to play the waiting game. Don't let it discourage you though, just know and understand that the climate has changed and the prompt response of companies exists no longer, however, you don't stop looking and applying. Good luck!!!
Nikita WeinbergApril 24,2022 at 1:30PM UTC
This is totally normal, albeit unfortunate. Today recruiters have access to so many job seekers, that a cut and paste email is often sent or a LinkedIn reach out. Keep in mind that there's a type of recruiter shortage as well, so just hang in there. You've reached out 2x already, chances are they will get back with you. If not, don't sweat it! :-)
AnonymousApril 24,2022 at 1:49PM UTC
Yes it's a sign of the times. It's a numbers game. Recruiters will reach out to the first 30 people and then decide if they want to follow through. The jobs might not even be real approved position open to be filled.
I would concentrate on real jobs referred to you be your network
AnonymousApril 24,2022 at 2:58PM UTC
Wow. Thank you for sharing!
Annetta MosesApril 24,2022 at 4:34PM UTC
You have done two follow ups in a timely manner. I would not contact the company until you hear from them.
It is easy to respond to let you know a position was filled or canceled.
AnonymousApril 25,2022 at 2:22PM UTC
Agree with a previous poster. Recruiter got what they wanted, or what they think the wanted, and moved on. You should too. Good luck! Maybe the next one will turn out better for you.
SamanthaApril 25,2022 at 6:23PM UTC
Yup, it happens. I would move on and apply to a new job. Likely you'll have to apply to a few to start getting responses.
AnonymousApril 25,2022 at 8:16PM UTC
Welcome back to the workforce!
As others have said, yes this is the new reality. It’s worse than the worst dating app unfortunately. You should prepare yourself to be treated like this consistently by recruiters.
Heck I’ve had recruiters ghost me after telling me congratulations you got the job can you start Monday? I reply yes and bam crickets and I never hear from them again.
Oh lord don’t get me started on recruiters that hit you up randomly on LinkedIn. I get messages about how great a fit my profile is after they carefully reviewed it… i read the JD and it’s for a completely other industry, 1/4th the pay, and I have to relo to the South Pole to accept ?
Crystal HowellApril 27,2022 at 10:25AM UTC
Right, they used to be good. Now they could care less. The outside recruiters make 25% of your gross salary paid by the employer. The employers recruiter is on their payroll.
I watched millionaire recruiter, wow she breaks it down. Majority has no clue about your industry. Ghosting is normal, of course, their are good ones .
If you find one, hang on to them.
AnonymousApril 27,2022 at 12:17PM UTC
Yes! I was told post interview to await offer letter and background check forms from HR. Two weeks later, nothing. No answer to emails or phone calls. It’s as if the whole company has been sucked into a parallel universe…
AnonymousApril 27,2022 at 12:53PM UTC
The problem isn’t the recruiter the problem is the hiring managers internally not following process and ghosting their own internal recruiters. They just are not understanding that people have invested time in applying and interviewing, please keep an open mind as to it’s the company and the management and leader ship not always the recruiter.
Crystal HowellApril 26,2022 at 12:22PM UTC
It is normal, things change so fast. Try calling, maybe they got sick, or reassigned who knows. Call HR or look on website if position is still open. It's a jungle out there, rudeness seems to be the norm when job searching. Good luck
Cynthia (Van Syoc) KendallApril 26,2022 at 1:52PM UTC
I agree, I had a video interview set up and I showed up and was ghosted. AS soon as the interview time was up, I was contacted saying they had hired someone else. They could have contacted me earlier and let me know, but they did not.
BoopsaApril 27,2022 at 12:54PM UTC
I agree with Crystal. The competition is real out there. I would suggest you call HR and ask if the position is still available. They might be swamp by the number of applicants. Also ask if you should wait or who can you reach out to directly. Then wait, if they do not get back with you within a week or two. Move on. Good luck.
AnonymousApril 27,2022 at 12:50PM UTC
it’s a very big time approach and ghosting is on the rise a common complaint of many Job seekers including myself it’s painful but I’ve just expected it
AnonymousApril 27,2022 at 12:53PM UTC
I am also interviewing and have experienced this, just in the last month alone for 3 different positions!
I hear that the market is good for job seekers, and organizations are having a hard time filling positions, so I'm not sure why companies are ghosting good candidates - it's very unprofessional and shows a complete lack of respect. It takes a couple of minutes to send a quick email even if it's a non-update. It makes me think twice about working for an organization that treats people like that.
AnonymousApril 27,2022 at 4:36PM UTC
I'm in a somewhat similar situation (12 years, not 20). I went as far as actually doing the interview, was told I would hear back with their decision (either way it went) and then... nothing. I waited one full week to reach out and I still received no response. So I got ghosted. I've been learning that it's more common nowadays. It's frustrating as hell because I'm still currently employed and I need to sneak away or take time off to do these calls/interviews and they don't have the respect to even send a canned response? It personally makes the whole process that much more anxiety-ridden.
Karen GongawareApril 27,2022 at 9:50PM UTC
Any company that ghosts an applicant is not someone you would ever want to work for. Sneaky and underhanded and rude. Move on and thank your stars that they showed their true colors early.