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#JobSearch : What To Do If You’re Ghosted By A Recruiter. Questions: Has this Happened to You? And What Did you Do?

As thousands of companies cut costs by laying off workers, many people find themselves back on the job market. The good news is that experts have a brighter outlook for the economy. Still, candidates must adapt to a dynamic employment landscape that requires continuous learning and a proactive approach. Unfortunately, that also includes having to deal with potentially being ghosted by a recruiter.

Recruiter ghosting refers to the point at which you no longer hear from a recruiter who expressed interest in your application. It can happen at any point during the hiring process and is more widespread than you might think. In fact, 75% of job applicants say a prospective employer has ghosted them following an interview. That’s based on a recent survey conducted by software company Greenhouse. One woman even shared how she completed nine rounds of interviews for a marketing role before eventually being ghosted.

This behavior happens for a variety of reasons. Let’s look at potential causes and what you can do if you think you are being ghosted by a recruiter.

 

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Reasons for being ghosted by a recruiter

Many people assume that an unresponsive recruiter doesn’t care. Often, it’s unintentional and due to a variety of other reasons.

The recruiter found a more qualified candidate

Ideally, companies have a mechanism to alert job seekers that they were not selected for the role. Yet, many do not. In that case, a recruiter might ghost you because they decided to hire someone else who was a better fit. This situation often happens when there are many applicants or if the position needs to be filled quickly.

There are internal issues you aren’t aware of

Sometimes, job seekers are ghosted by a recruiter because the company is still trying to make a decision. Many organizations have a complex hiring process and require feedback from multiple stakeholders. They might also be negotiating with their top candidates or checking references before feeling comfortable sharing updates.

The recruiter experienced a setback

Recruiters sometimes fail to respond because they are inundated with work and have poor time management skills. If they lack the resources, it’s easy to get bogged down and drop the ball. Recruiter ghosting could also be due to a setback like a death in the family, illness or some other personal issue. It’s also not uncommon for recruiters to be laid off, in which case you may need to contact another individual at the company.`

How to handle being ghosted by a recruiter

With a volatile economy causing recruiting teams to shrink, you may be ghosted at one time or another. If it happens, don’t blame yourself. Instead, take steps so you don’t lose job search momentum.

Follow up within a reasonable timeframe

If the recruiter gave you a timeframe and it’s been longer than a week, follow up with them. You can email them to thank them for their time and express interest in the role. Without being pushy, mention that you have another job offer on the table (if you do) but that this position is your first choice. By being professional and persistent, you will stay top of mind while being seen as genuinely enthusiastic about the opportunity.

Try other avenues of communication

If you already tried following up with the recruiter via email, consider another method. For example, you should contact them via LinkedIn or another professional networking site. If that fails, seek out another point of contact, like the hiring manager or someone you interviewed with. You might even consider finding an internal connection through your network to gain additional information about the hiring process.

Continue searching for other roles

If you are ghosted by a recruiter, don’t let it negatively impact your self-esteem. Try not to take it personally and continue looking for other opportunities. Maintain a positive attitude by researching, networking and applying for positions that are a good fit. Keeping your job search on track will motivate you and make you more likely to find the ideal role.

Dealing with an unresponsive recruiter can be frustrating, but it’s ultimately out of your control. Remember that being ghosted by a recruiter has more to do with the company than your qualifications. By approaching your job search with confidence and determination, you’ll eventually land a position with an organization that deserves your unique talents.

 

Forbes.com | May 3, 2024 | Caroline Castrillon

#CareerAdvice : #JobInterview – How To Rock The #Interview Follow Up. Must REad!

You rocked your dream interview, asked all the right questions and made a personal connection with each person you met. As you walked out of the office the hiring manager shook your hand and said, “I am really looking forward to talking soon.”

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This job is going to be yours.  Don’t get too complacent, you can still screw it up.

The follow up is very important and plays a bigger part in the hiring process than you might realize. You have probably been told by many coaches and mentors to continue the follow-up and stay persistent to show your commitment and enthusiasm for the position.

But the truth is, being overly proactive after a job submission and interview may actually be a bad thing. That stick-with-it attitude can rub people the wrong way and leave the HR contact you keep calling with a sour taste in their mouth.

You want to come across interested in the position, not desperate. 

Here is how to master the art of communication after the interview and three times when you can, and should follow up.

1. Send a thank-you note within 24 hours.

The following day of your interview send thank you notes to each person you interacted with. This can make or break your success since one in three hiring managers will think less of a candidate that doesn’t send a thank you.

Send your thank-you note the same day that you have your interview. Ideally, you want to send it within a few hours after leaving.

If you had an interview with a panel of people be sure to send them each a note and personalize it to the conversation you had. If the receptionist or HR person shared their business card, send them a thank you note as well. It never hurts to show your compassion and gratitude to everyone you met.

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2. Check-in when they said you would hear back.

Sending a follow-up thank-you note is easy, following up after a few days or weeks of silence can feel awkward. If they indicated a specific time period when you would expect to hear back abide by that timeline. If the time has come and passed in silence, now feel free to reach out, but do so the right way.

Unannounced follow-up calls are never a good idea and neither is emailing to constantly check-in. People who are highly persistent experience greater anxiety than a laid back person and this can start to show through to the person you keep calling.

Send a simple and cold email to the hiring manager and follow up on your application and interview to see if there is anything else you can do as the candidate. This is a non-threatening way to provide the hiring team the opportunity to remember you without being overbearing.

Keep in mind that the hiring manager and team likely has a lot on their plate and the process of hiring can take time. Just because you didn’t hear back yet doesn’t mean you didn’t get the job.

3. Stay in touch regardless of the outcome.

Even if you end up not getting the job, it can be to your advantage to build a relationship and stay in touch.

Instead of viewing this person or company as a failed job interview, treat them as a new colleague, networking connection or contact within the industry. You never know when they may have a position better suited for you or if you end up working alongside them for another company.

Do your research and connect with their LinkedIn Profiles and follow their business pages. LinkedIn is a great way to stay connected, share articles and comment on content without being a nuisance or overbearing.

The reality is, the interview process is never over until you get the final feedback from the hiring manager.

No one likes the obnoxious and needy candidate. Instead, be intentional and conscientious of your actions after you walk away from the interview.

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Forbes.com | August 13, 2019

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#CareerAdvice : #JobSearch -How to Follow Up after a #JobInterview without being Annoying.

For many people, the entire job interview process can feel like blind dating: Do you like them? Do they like you? Is there a future? And just like with dating, even if that first meeting went well, it’s totally possible to screw it up if you follow up in the wrong way.

With job interviews, there’s a well-known way to make a good impression: Send a thank you note. And a surefire way to sour a good thing is to annoy the hiring manager by checking in too frequently or too aggressively. But there are still many things in the process that can be confusing: What exactly should your thank you note say? How long should you wait before checking in? What if you get another job offer?

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We tackle all of these questions and more in this week’s episode of Secrets of the Most Productive People.  In the meantime, here are three quick tips on how to make a good impression after a job interview.

1. Send a thank you note. Sending a short message thanking the hiring manager for your time is only going to benefit you and doesn’t need to take more than five minutes. Make sure to keep it short, but highlight something from the interview that showed you were paying attentionand that you’re excited to work for the company. This could be something like, “After discussing about how company X approached Y, I’m even more excited about the opportunity to use my skills and experience to help the company achieve Z.”

2. Be judicious in your follow-up. Keep your follow-up short, and know when to cut your losses. If you email twice and nobody responds, it’s probably best to move on.

3. Don’t burn bridges. Sometimes a company tells you that they are going to let you know their decision by a certain date, only to fall short. Now, there’s nothing wrong with following up and inquiring, but keep your tone cordial and understanding. No one likes an overly demanding candidate, and having that kind of demeanor will only hurt you.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR :  Kathleen Davis is Deputy Editor at FastCompany.com. Previously, she has worked as an editor at Entrepreneur.com, WomansDay.com and Popular Photography magazine.

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FastCompany.com | August 7, 2019