I don't usually do this but for reasons that will become apparent, read on.
The interview process was a bit strange really. A recruiter said this organisation was looking for someone like me, so I put my name forward.
First Stage [25 June]: At the first interview, they then said the role wasn't exactly the same as the title, but that would be fine. I had a brief chat about the role and proceeded onto the second stage, where I did a test and met the panel.
[Second Stage] 9th July: I was asked about my experience and went through the usual experience-based reflections and questions before finishing up. I had an overall pleasant time meeting the team and felt good about the experience.
I was then ghosted.
[19 July] Following process, I emailed the recruiter, who said there were delays in feedback from the employer.
[25 July] Rang up, recruiter in a meeting, no response
[6 August] Rang up, recruiter in a meeting, no response
[13 August] Rang up, recruiter in a meeting, no response
[20th August] Rang up, recruiter in a meeting, no response
Despite having secured employment elsewhere, I actually started looking forward to these weekly phone calls. I got to know the poor soul that kept covering for both recruiter and employer over this time frame.
The overall experience is this: Do not ghost your candidates on a final stage interview, especially when that candidate is contacting you regularly week in, week out.
I mean I think I get the hint that it's implied that I didn't get the job, but after multiple stages and a test, you'd hope someone would have the courtesy write a canned response to say something.
Well these guys don't. You've got to chase them for 5 weeks.
And don't give me that 'oh, it's the recruiter's fault'. When you accept a candidate for a role you immediately inform all other pending candidates of their rejection.
It's basic brand reputation.
Do better.
