So I've been through multiple rounds at three companies, the feedback seems really good then the ghosting happens.
I sent thank you notes so not sure if I should follow up one last time? Last interviews were last week. Out of 3 companies I have one 4th round interview next week. The other 2 have gone radio silent.
I don't expect "yes" everywhere just courtesy to say no. Are you all also experiencing this?
Anonymous
11/14/21 at 3:50PM UTC
Yes I am! I had a fourth in person interview recently where I had to take a day off from work last minute which I hate to do. Never heard from them again. I have never experienced anything like this but it seems to be common post -Covid. Also recruiters do not seem to respond either. It is very disheartening.
Lyndsey R
IT Business Analyst
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10/26/21 at 12:40PM UTC
I also had this happen to me, some of the third round interviews wanted projects too. Then the job and/or recruiter just vanishes and I never hear back or get feedback. I agree, it is frustratingly common it seems.
Anonymous
10/27/21 at 2:30PM UTC
I am the original poster. I did not get any of the roles. I had 12 interviews with the 4 companies. Crazy
Lyndsey RIT Business Analyst
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10/27/21 at 4:30PM UTC
I'm so sorry that's just unacceptable really. I know it can be really demoralizing and it really is unprofessional to not even give you feedback so you can improve for next time.
Nicole CChief of Staff in Boston
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09/01/21 at 2:48PM UTC
Yes! The ghosting is too regular. You would think after multiple rounds of interviewing, a courtesy "thank you for applying but we are going with another candidate" would be fine, but sadly no.
Anonymous
08/27/21 at 3:27AM UTC
Last interviews were last week? Ghosting is when companies go silent for weeks and months. Let them have 2-3 weeks to discuss before you call ghosting.
Anonymous
08/27/21 at 1:55PM UTC
I say ghosted because there is an ackward silence that follows even after I send follow up notes to say thank you. I went thru three rounds with six people at one company and it went a month before they sent a note. I literally had 4 companies and 3 rounds each with barely a note back. I am in the 4th round with 1 out of 4. I'm at a loss for what I may be doing wrong.
Mary Lee Gannon, ACC, CAELeadership, Executive Presence & Career Coach
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08/26/21 at 4:51PM UTC
That must be frustrating. In today's employment culture hiring managers know that desired candidates are hired very quickly so if they act quickly. If they don't see someone they want, sometimes just wait. There are still a few things you can do:
1. Research the prospective company's values from their website and send the hiring manager an email stating how your personal values dovetail with these. Show that to be true by giving an example from a previous job.
2. If you don't have the hiring manager's name, send the above to the HR office.
3. Research your contacts on LinkedIn and see if someone you know works for the company and call find out anything on the inside. If it is not a close contact, reach out and ask what their experience is with the company culture as you are considering a position and see if you can start a dialogue.
Anonymous
08/26/21 at 4:28PM UTC
Unfortunately, it's the new way. I know from experience.
If they want you, they eliminate the games and hire you for fear you go elsewhere. Otherwise they ignore you.
Someone will appreciate you! Hang in there!!
Anonymous
08/26/21 at 4:13PM UTC
I've been experiencing the same thing. It's frustrating. Sadly, it's how companies operate these days. I take it as a sign that they most likely treat their employees the same way and that I should be glad that it didn't work out. Hang in there and good luck with your search!
Anonymous
08/26/21 at 3:46PM UTC
Omg yes! But remember one thing for those that don't respond in my opinion it's not worth it. I have felt the same agony and had good friends say this to me. Hang in there you are doing everything right.
Hannah Suckle
1.2k
08/26/21 at 2:10PM UTC
Oh, multiple emails to companies and now nothing. I'm chalking it up to end of summer.
Jennifer Ziolkowski
588
08/26/21 at 2:02PM UTC
Unfortunately, this is the new norm. In the past 5 years, I have been ghosted 7 times where I went through AT LEAST 3 interviews. And that's not even counting not hearing back after an online assessment or phone call to touch base.
Most of the places don't follow up to let me know I didn't get the position, let alone respond to why I wasn't chosen. One company did reach out 4 months after HR told me they "couldn't see them hiring anyone else" (I had heard through the grapevine they lost their biggest client so I wasn't shocked) to suggest I apply for their unpaid internship (I told them that I don't work for free, especially with 5 years of experience at that point).
I do think that the type of industry you're in may play a part, but I know several friends and acquaintances who have similar stories to mine.
TLDR: It sucks, but you're definitely not alone
