Ghosted After a Job Interview Promise?

📞 Ever been in this situation?

Applied for a job, and months later, a recruiter reaches out asking if you're still available? Eagerly, you say "yes", pull up your notes, and start refreshing your knowledge of the company and the position. Excitement brews. The recruiter sets a date & time and promises a video interview invite will be emailed shortly.

𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐲𝐨𝐮:

✔ Deep dive into thorough research about the company (again).

✔ Send a LinkedIn connection request to the recruiter with a confirmation of the appointment you discussed with them.

✔ Update and forward your latest resume in the note of the LinkedIn connection request.

But then...🦗 crickets. The promised day comes and goes. Silence. 👂

🤔 𝑺𝒐, 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒅𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒆 𝒊𝒕?

𝑫𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒌 𝒊𝒕 𝒖𝒑 𝒂𝒔 "𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒔" 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒐𝒏?

𝑶𝒓 𝒅𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒇𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘-𝒖𝒑?

It's tricky, especially when you know you'd be a great asset to the company and have applied because of your genuine interest.

In such a situation, handling the situation can be challenging, particularly given the emotional and time investment you put into preparing.

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:

📌 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝:It's natural to feel frustrated, but keep in mind that several factors might have caused the lack of response - from oversight to unexpected internal shifts within the company.

📌 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰-𝐮𝐩 𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥: After a day or two past the agreed-upon interview date, send a courteous email to the recruiter. Express that you were looking forward to the video interview and noticed it didn’t occur as scheduled. Ask if there was a change in plans or if they require any further details from your end.

📌 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫: If the email doesn't get a response in a few days, consider giving them a call. Phone calls can sometimes be more direct and help get clarity faster.

📌 𝐑𝐞-𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞: If the recruiter responds and there was a genuine reason for the oversight, you can decide if you'd like to continue pursuing the opportunity. If there's no response even after multiple follow-ups, it might be indicative of the company's communication style. You can use this as an opportunity to re-evaluate if this is the type of company culture you'd want to be a part of.

📌 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐥𝐬𝐞𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: It's always a wise idea to keep your options open. The job market can be unpredictable, and relying on one potential opportunity can be risky. Continue applying and attending other interviews.

📌 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞: It's essential to understand that such occurrences do not reflect on your worth or capabilities. Job hunting can be stressful, so make sure to engage in activities that help reduce stress and maintain a positive mindset.

📌 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤: If you have mentors, friends, or peers in similar industries, consider sharing your experience with them. They might provide insights or feedback that you haven't considered.

Remember, while it's disappointing to face such situations, they can also be learning experiences.

It's essential to maintain professionalism throughout the process, regardless of the outcome. Each experience provides an opportunity for growth, resilience, and learning.