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Lack of Follow Up by Employers
I am beginning to think that it is the rule, rather than the exception. Recently, I have been fortunate enough to have gone on several interviews, many of them being second or third interviews, however, I have found that the lack of follow up from employers to be frustrating, to put it mildly.
I am not one who has a thin skin, but after going on what seems like a countless succession of interviews, only to be met with silence from perspective employers, I do not know what to do at this point.
I am just tired of all of the unprofessionalism and the absence of common human courtesy.
I am not one who has a thin skin, but after going on what seems like a countless succession of interviews, only to be met with silence from perspective employers, I do not know what to do at this point.
I am just tired of all of the unprofessionalism and the absence of common human courtesy.
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Permalink Reply by Chris Russell on -
Brett this is probably the number one complaint of job seekers today. Unfortunately until employers start to wake up to the fact that they are leaving job seekers to 'guess' whats going on, it wont get any better. I wish I had something of more value to say here.
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Permalink Reply by Brett Gold on -
Hi Chris,
Thank you for taking the time to address my post. I have gone through your site thoroughly and have found that I have already integrated much of the advice and guidance as offered by yourself, and expert contributors, into my search and interview efforts. The one thing that I find disconcerting is that even after doing everything correctly, that job seekers, myself included, are treated with such an absence of common courtesy.
Many of the experts advise that job seekers to not take this personally, however, I cannot see how that is possible. After all, we are playing the game in an honorable way, at least most of us are, only to be treated in a less than professional manner.
BG
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Permalink Reply by Chris Russell on
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I know it sucks, but its just the way the game is played these days...
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Permalink Reply by Laura Abner on -
Brett,
I agree with you 100 percent and ironically my degree is in HR and I still cannot break through. I find they hire an assistant (most time with no experience at customer service or phone etiquette) at 11.00 @hour to take they initial step of prescreening, which in my professional opinion is a joke and at times gives a bad impression of the firm. Often times, I hear from my fellow HR's, that they have trouble finding job candidate, yet in the same breathe, boosts that they only give each resume 5 seconds of read. Are these the people I want to mentor me, where were they in the classes on employee engagement, company branding,communication, and work motivation. I will continue to seek a position in HR, if only to follow my dream of making a change and creating an atmosphere of mutual respect , leading to mutual success.
Lea
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Permalink Reply by Brett Gold on
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Hi Lea,
I wish you the best of luck. May your search end quickly with a position worthy of your talent and skill.
Best,
BG
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Permalink Reply by Rob West on -
Do a lot of them use some secret database or something looking for dirt on people or whether you've ever been termed?
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Permalink Reply by Brett Gold on
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Many employers/interviewers not only conduct official background checks, but also conduct informal searches to see what they can find out about you. Many frequently turn to Facebook, MySpace and other social networking sites to see if you have a page.
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Permalink Reply by Chris Russell on
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some companies are even running credit checks on candidates
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Permalink Reply by Brett Gold on
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If a candidate has a poor-to-fair credit rating, how much of a factor would it be on the hiring decision?
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Permalink Reply by Chris Russell on
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If the role involves you handling money you can be sure a poor score will affect you.
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Permalink Reply by Brett Gold on
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Fortunately, I am not in that position (credit wise), however, was curious to know.
Thanks.
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Permalink Reply by Greg Lachs on -
I've seen this, as a recruiter, at ALL levels for employers. It's frustrating and inexcusable. Frankly, if they can take the time to meet you, they can take the time to say "no thanks." It's not time consuming to do such!
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