Faulty Recruitment Process
I recently applied for a C-suite role at an organization that supports young people. The position aligned with my personal and professional background, and I was excited about the opportunity.
The organization hired a recruiting firm to handle the hiring process, and I was contacted for an interview. Since then, I’ve been rescheduled four times, ghosted, and left dealing with poor communication and scheduling issues on their end. After another delay, I decided to withdraw my candidacy because it was clear this process wasn’t handled properly.
I’m debating whether to contact the organization directly to share my frustration. Based on my experience, it doesn’t seem like filling this role is a priority for them, and I’m wondering if it’s worth expressing that or if I should move on.
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Tahlora
Keep asking... did you also interview with the Board, if they are a non-profit? There may be more hurdles to jump over. Don't let up on the opportunity, follow up next week asking when they will be ready for next steps...
Anonymous
Hi,
OP here. I never had the opportunity to interview. The organization hired a recruiting firm, but I was ghosted by the recruiter for weeks. They kept rescheduling our meetings and then not showing up. As a result, I withdrew my candidacy and sought feedback on whether I should reach out to the organization that is looking to fill this role. I believe I’m not the only candidate who has experienced this issue with the recruiter.
Anonymous
Have you gone to their website and checked their staffing page? I assume this is a non-profit, so their executives and board of directors are usually listed, as transparency is essential, if not mandated. If you can't find a website or the staff isn't listed, this is a huge red flag for a ghost or scam job. Also, check to see if the position is posted there. I've heard that some third-party recruiters post these jobs to build a candidate pool, but that is a tactic I wouldn't trust in any way. As for contacting the company, if an HR person, office manager, or director of operations is listed, those would be the ones to contact if you feel so inclined.