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Question for those in HR
While some companies let you know when you're no longer under consideration via automated email, others don't. So I'm hoping that someone may be able to shed some light on the approximate time frame that one can assume one is no longer under consideration for the job? Granted, I know with the coronavirus situation, this isn't typical, but I applied for a job in late February and while my application indicates it's still under review, the job was reposted a couple days ago on Linkedin. Any insights would be very helpful. Thank you.
JENN O'TOOLLeadership and Career Transformation Coach
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03/31/20 at 10:14PM UTC
I'm in HR and currently in a Job Search so have insight from both directions. For 33% of the applications I've done I've received no response after 45 days (see more related data at the end of my comment). I think several of the above responses are correct in that there can be any number of reasons why the process moves slowly, especially from the candidate perspective. The current environment will make the waiting seem exponentially worse. For any job you think you really want, I would try to connect with the hiring manager via LinkedIn (if you can determine who that might be). Sometimes HR will respond to inquiries, but con't count on them to be a helper for you in the process unless you've already been invited to interview.
The best and most simple advice I can give to fellow job seekers is to NEVER fall in love with a potential opportunity, no matter how perfect you think the match is and no matter how far you get in the interview process. Don't take any of it personally as it most likely has nothing at all to do with you. Application processes are all imperfect.
I've been tracking the progress and activity of my search since last November. Here is some of the data I've collected if it helps get an idea of how much rejection and ghosting you should expect as you go through your search:
281 positions applied for
22 positions where I've had at least a phone interview
7 positions where I've had in person interviews
122 standard rejection emails
24 days average response time for those emails
94 positions with no response (application date 45+ days ago)
37 positions with no response (application <45 days ago)
Patience is necessary, as is continuous engaging in the application process (and networking) for new opportunities.
Anonymous
03/28/20 at 10:32AM UTC
I'm not in HR but would love to follow this thread to continue seeing more advice and also, please keep us posted!
Roxanne BarrettProcess improvement & instructional design
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03/27/20 at 7:09PM UTC
In my experience across the facets of HR, it really depends on the company. Some have a quick turnaround whereas others keep people in the pipeline and hope that they're still interested (or not) 3+ months later. Some companies don't send out any notification whatsoever unless it's to move someone forward. If you haven't heard anything in 4-6 weeks I would move on and if they do contact you after that, file that in with the other information you collect about potentially working there.
JENNIFER NACorporate merchandising professional
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03/27/20 at 8:57PM UTC
Thank you, I think I'm being overly optimistic with some of my job applications but I appreciate the insight from the other side of the table.
JENNIFER NACorporate merchandising professional
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03/25/20 at 9:16PM UTC
Kristine, considering that I had tried to reach out and received no response, I've assumed that this company doesn't really advocate networking with its employees other than HR.
Quantjockey, thanks for your point. I really like the company and the job but their job application process is less transparent than other companies so I thought I'd get some thoughts from those of you on the other side of the table.
Kristine RyanAuthenticity Advocate
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03/31/20 at 9:58PM UTC
Good point!
Kristine RyanAuthenticity Advocate
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03/25/20 at 8PM UTC
That happened to me a few times while job searching. Is there a way to connect directly with someone from the company?
Leslie WassonStrategy, Insight & Operations
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03/25/20 at 8:16PM UTC
For sanity, I just assume everything is a no and move on to the next applications. Then if anything does bear fruit later, it's a nice surprise. So many things can affect a hiring search that have nothing to do with the candidates. At this point, you've done your best and you'll be ready for the right opportunity when it does reveal itself.
