You might be shocked to hear that there are some things you can do that make an employer less likely to follow-up with you after an interview. Note that most of the reasons why you don't receive a response might have to do with the company itself. If a company doesn't respond to you after an interview, it could be for any number of reasons.
It's frustrating when an employer fails to respond after you've reached out to them. But there may be good reasons for the silence. No Word Back From the Interviewer? These are the criterias to evaluate.
Epidemic Conditions
Let's start with the most basic information. At the moment, the pandemic is a perfectly acceptable excuse for a potential employer's delay in responding to your interview. Since the unemployment rate has been high for a long time, it's possible that the HR department is getting more applications than usual. The recruiter has to take more time to figure out the best people for the job and eliminate the overqualified or underqualified.
There's a Lot Going On
Even with an applicant tracking system, that's a lot of CVs to sift through.
Similarly, it's possible that the company you've applied to is trying to fill multiple positions at once. That they may be too swamped to respond to applicants is understandable. There may be no response after an interview. This could be because the hiring manager is too busy processing applications, setting up interviews, and vetting prospects.
The Situation Evolved
Without wanting to overstate the "pandemic point," the situation might very quickly shift. It's possible that there were significant changes at the organisation. As a result, they don't have the resources to hire you. Or perhaps they opted to promote from inside to fill the vacancy. It's also possible that hiring has been put on hold or that the company is reorganising.
It's also possible that the position doesn't need to be filled right away, or that some component of the job has changed, and the hiring manager is still ironing out the kinks. The company has more time to complete the employment process and may contact you later.
They're Nervous About Getting Sued
Companies are well aware that almost any reason could be used to file a lawsuit in today's more litigious culture. Hiring managers may follow the "silence is golden" rule for rejected candidates, and don't call them to explain why. For e.g., they didn't have the right skills, they didn't get good references from previous employers, etc.
The Interview Process Continues
You responded quickly to a job posting online by submitting your application. But the problem is, probably a hundred other enthusiastic job seekers did, too. If you haven't heard back from an employer after an interview, it could be because they are still sorting through CVs and contacting those they are interested in speaking with individually.
You Wandered Off
Hiring is a risky procedure, and mistakes do happen. CVs are discarded, and applicants are forgotten. That's why it's crucial to constantly pursue leads from job postings (especially the ones you're enthusiastic about).
It demonstrates your dedication to the position. It gives you another chance to make amends for any mistakes you may have made during the initial interview. Most importantly, it brings you back to the forefront of the hiring manager's thoughts if they somehow lost your application.
There Isn't Any Valid Excuse
There may be times when a company does not respond to a job seeker's inquiry for no apparent reason. You didn't do horribly at the interview, but you also didn't shine. You were pleasant enough, but you might not have stood out from the crowd. Your responses were satisfactory, but not quite convincing. It can be frustrating and disorienting for a candidate when an employer tries to explain why they did nothing wrong yet were still passed over for the position. It also creates room for problems that the company may need to solve.
You Missed the Mark
Absolutely, prospective employees should be assessed exclusively on the basis of their skills and work history. However, this is not always the case. It's not a good fit for anyone if you and the interviewer don't get along well, and it can hurt your chances of landing the job.
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