Why don't recruiters call like they say they will?
I got turned down at Aerotek for a position which is a staffing company. So I accepted a call center position with Safelite. On my first day of training I got a call from an Aerotek recruiter telling me that his peer referred me to him for an entry level HR position at Nationwide and said I was a great fit. I was excited to hear about that because it’s more pay, closer to home, a job I want and full time.
He told me that I just need to take a customer service test and listening test. He said that the position starts ASAP which is within two weeks and is a 6 month contract with potential hire. No interview involved since I interviewed with the staffing agency.
He sent me the tests which I took and I scored a 95% and an 85% (on the listening) I don’t know if that 85% is passing or good enough. But in the email he said it looks good and “I’ll call you tomorrow!” but yesterday was tomorrow and he still hasn’t called me today. I called him yesterday and left a message but still no response.
I’m worried the position went to someone else or maybe they didn’t want me. Why do you think he didn’t call on the day like he said he would or return my call? Is that a bad sign? =\
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Can you call or email him and just make sure you had the correct date, etc…? Everyone gets busy or something, don’t sweat it yet.
I already have and no response. Last time we spoke he called me twice when I didnt respond and would immediately email me back.
That’s the way they work. In my industry it’s normal to start with a staffing agency so I send my resume to as many as possible.
After going through the initial screening, it’s rare that I get a call back from the majority of them. I’d say about 2 out of 10. Those two are the good places because the people keep on top of things and think you may be a fit for someplace else, if the original one doesn’t pan out.
The others are just out to get as many people placed as possible because they get paid and/or reviewed on it. So, for them, if the original job doesn’t want you for whatever reason then they forget about you and move on to the next victim. It’s not a personal thing, it’s just the pressure they’re under.
As a side note, I once went through the process with one place and went in for an interview with the person who worked at the staffing agency. I never heard back from her. A few months later she calls me up again. She had no clue who I was, or what I did, and not even my resume (which, presumably she had in front of her) didn’t tip her off that we actually met and talked.
If I were to give advice, I’d say look through the different job sites and see if you can find the same general description that applies to a few different staffing agencies. Send a resume or note to all of them. However, some companies will disqualify you for doing that (i.e. Dell—if they find you on more than one staffing list you’re excluded).
He finally responded. Anyways it’s a tiny world! I went to a network event and met his best friend lol!
Getting a job is a difficult process but it is equally as difficult on the hiring side of the equation.
Frequently, you are not the problem, nor is the recruiter. The problem is the end person who will be doing the hiring. She can’t be reached, she has a sudden budget problem, he is out sick or on vacation, HER boss won’t give approval, they anticipated turnover that did not happen. Any number of things in business.
Don’t agonize over not immediately hearing back from someone, especially a recruiter. Their hands are often tied and they can’t operate as quickly as you would like.
Be persistent but don’t call every day. They did not forget about you.
Good luck.
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