Consequences of Ghosting

Safeway
Rbre72

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Rbre72
Dec 13, 2019 26 Comments

Had an on-site with a well known Bay Area company on 11/22, and recruiter was in regular contact during this time. Interviews went great, they all liked me, and they were already talking like I had the job.

He said to check with him the following week, as he should have feedback by then. I did. He then said "I'll need another week to get feedback and a decision."

I waited a week and wrote him again. No answer. The next day, I called him. No answer. Called him from a different number. No answer. Emailed him again, saying to please just give me an update, even if he doesn't have a decision yet. No answer.

Mind you, this is a company that prides itself on having a smooth, pleasant HR experience for candidates (and up until now, it was).

I'm done. Realllly wanted this job, but I'm done trying. If he calls me Monday, great. If not, I'll keep applying elsewhere. Waiting this long (3 weeks) has deflated almost all my excitement.

It's so incredibly unprofessional and inconsiderate to do this to candidates. We put a ton of effort and heart into these interviews, and they can't give the courtesy of an update, even if it's to say there's no update yet. I'd honestly rather get rejected than be ghosted.

It comes after a year of going through similar experiences with other companies. Aced a Splunk interview and he even told me he'd bring me on site, and then ONE MONTH later he changed his mind. FB waited two weeks, and only after I kept inquiring, to say No after two video calls.

I don't ghost recruiters, and it's far worse when they do it to us. What a complete lack of consideration it shows potential employees whose lives are very much tied to new opportunities and the work that goes into interviewing for them.

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TOP 26 Comments
  • Name and shame, and then cost them money in the future by not choosing to go with their products and solutions.

    I'm obviously not salty at all.
    Dec 13, 2019 1
  • Safeway
    Rbre72

    Go to company page Safeway

    Rbre72
    OP
    Would love to post the company, but don't want to jeopardize my chances yet. Maybe after this is all done I will shame them.

    Actually in the case of Splunk, there was definitely an emergency with the recruiter that was explainable. Doubt so this time. And if people are busy with the holidays, that's fine, he can at least tell me so because I gave him multiple opportunities to do so.
    Dec 13, 2019 3
    • Safeway
      Rbre72

      Go to company page Safeway

      Rbre72
      OP
      Sure, then say, "Sorry, we still don't have a decision yet. We'll keep you posted." And don't promise me an answer in a week if you can't deliver! And if you can't, own up to it.
      Dec 13, 2019
    • New / Eng
      iozP82

      New Eng

      iozP82
      misunderstood, so it's that bad wow
      Dec 13, 2019
  • Amazon
    vroom1

    Go to company page Amazon

    vroom1
    Which company
    Dec 13, 2019 0
  • Google
    acKM12

    Go to company page Google

    acKM12
    It happened to me in Google. Recruiter said they’ll submit to HC, but I was waiting with no communication for several weeks. Turned out the recruiter had transferred to a different team and dropped the ball. It was incredibly frustrating. I’m sorry you are going through this. But hang in there. Btw, do consider naming the company and contribute to Blind at some point. Everyone is taking a risk by helping others here, so please do the same.
    Dec 14, 2019 0
  • New
    Soft❤️

    New

    Soft❤️
    The job hunting process is a grind. Hang in there!

    You should prepare for the worst but hope for the best. The recruiter could have had an emergency that they’re dealing with and with the holidays etc, I can see why dates would slide. You should continue exploring opportunities until you have an offer in hand.
    Dec 13, 2019 0