Post-interview:very unresponsive HR, can I contact the hiring manager instead? (employer, work)
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I traveled to another city to attend an interview with the HR for a role that sounded quite interesting to me. This employer did not offer to reimburse my travel expenses which turned out to be substantial (had to stay the night in a hotel before returning which added to overall cost). The HR person I was supposed to meet showed up for the interview about 10 minutes late. Anyway... After a while, during the interview, the hiring manager joined in and explained more about the role and where I could fit in. Note that this role is not publicly advertised as of now but it looked like they would consider me for it. I thought this was a positive sign. At the end of the 2.5 hour interview, the manager mentioned that she would sit with the HR to get a clearer idea about me and after that, they would mail me a technical test to complete before a final decision.
The next day after the interview I dropped an email to the HR saying that I very much enjoyed the talk, I am still very interested in the role and hope to hear from them soon about the next steps. No response....
Today, it's the 6th workday after my interview and I sent a follow-up email to the HR telling her politely that I have a couple of interviews elsewhere coming up in the near future (which is true) and I would like to know what is happening with the new role they told me about (implying that I would give priority to this particular role - because it does sound like a great role). It's been a few hours now and no response...
So, my question is: Suppose I do not get to hear from HR in the next few days, can I reach out and contact the hiring manager instead even though I did not explicitly ask for the manager's contact details during the interview but whose email address I found out later through other means?
You may wonder why I am being quite "pushy" about this scenario; well, first, this is a role that I will not get to interview for very often - it sounds like something I have dreamed of doing in a long while. Second, I paid a few hundreds of bucks just to get there and interview, and I believe I am entitled to some clear communication from them - whatever that is - I want to hear. And no, I do not consider silence an answer in this particular situation.
It is hard to not feel utterly frustrated about this whole thing.
Keep a lid on that feeling of entitlement though. They don't owe you anything for the effort you put out. It was your choice to interview out of area, or to interview at all. Yes, it is common courtesy to contact the candidate in situations like this, but many companies don't. Speaking to them with a chip on your shoulder isn't going to do you any favors.
Keep a lid on that feeling of entitlement though. They don't owe you anything for the effort you put out. It was your choice to interview out of area, or to interview at all. Yes, it is common courtesy to contact the candidate in situations like this, but many companies don't. Speaking to them with a chip on your shoulder isn't going to do you any favors.
Thanks for your comment! I have meanwhile reached out to the hiring manager who responded in 10 minutes. It looks like I am still being considered for the role which is a miracle in itself - (that's a different role from the whole-day one we have been exchanging opinions about).
oh wow second thread like this today.. it was a holiday last week and most people take some extra time off - it may not all be consecutive but perhaps the manager and/or HR rep took an extra day or two off after your interview and (surprise!) are also working on actual work items, not just sending out assessments for a potential candidate. Also, your post just says they would talk - not when they would send you something out.. Cool your jets and wait.
Thanks for your comment! I have meanwhile reached out to the hiring manager who responded in 10 minutes. It looks like I am still being considered for the role which is a miracle in itself - (that's a different role from the whole-day one we have been exchanging opinions about).
Thanks for your comment! I have meanwhile reached out to the hiring manager who responded in 10 minutes. It looks like I am still being considered for the role which is a miracle in itself - (that's a different role from the whole-day one we have been exchanging opinions about).
everyone is "in consideration" until they make the hiring decision...
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