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However, weeks go by and you still haven't heard from the recruiter.
At moments like these, one thing we often resort to is SELF-DOUBT.
What most of us forget is there could be innumerable factors, unknown to
us that could have led to what happened with your candidature.
When you don’t hear from the employer, just keep a few
things in mind:
Anticipation vs.
Anxiety: Heard the famous song by Beetles ‘Let it be’? That’s what you need
to do the moment you step out of the interview room. You have given your best shot. Over-analyzing things will not force the universe to conspire in getting you the
job. Instead hope for the best and prepare for the worst. Look forward to a
call from the company but don’t get too obsessive about it. Still not helping? Give it a couple of days, may be a week and a half and send a short and polite email asking for an update about what's next. DO NOT ask about the status of your profile directly. It may make you look desperate - the last thing you would want. Expect a reply that could be anything, from directions for the way forward or a straight thumbs down but at least your curiosity will be satiated.
Discreet ways of the
recruitment industry: Recruitment consultants and hiring professionals work quietly
on a position. They usually have a lot on their plate and are working on several other
positions simultaneously. It could also be possible that the company has
reprioritized their hiring decisions. There’s always a chance for them to call
you later. Perhaps they have saved your resume for a much relevant position in
future. But it’s wise for you to move on and not attach all your hopes on one opportunity. If they
don’t commit to you, why should you (of course, in your mind)?
Miscellaneous factors:
In case you make the cut but other dynamics like company policies such as employment of relatives, age limit and commute time create hindrances in your way, it’s not really your fault. It’s better to think things through from the word go than repent later.
At least you got
close enough: You wouldn't have got a call from the hiring team in the first place hadn't your profile suited the role or you come across a a strong candidate. C’mon, you at least deserve a pat on the back for coming this far. Yes, no organization has the time and
recourse to waste on unsuitable profiles.
The next time you face a similar situation, you now know how to deal with it better. Talk it out with your family or friends. It’s
good to vent out. Take these experiences with a
pinch of salt and look forward to what lies ahead of you – the best!
2 comments:
You get calls for 100 openings, you are asked to interview for 10, and then you get selected for 1!
That's the mathematics of job search - and still the chances of not changing your job are high.
I enjoyed reading this. Keep it up!
Thanks Shine for dropping by and reading! Yeah, you are right, even when we think we've found the right job for us, the chances of changing our current job is not certain.
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