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Asked by LINDA W
I went for 5 interviews meeting VP's, EVP's, Presidents, HR & the hiring manager and was offered the job, on paper. One issue which had been discussed with an EVP & HR was rather than a discretionary bonus, as national sales director a bonus based on asset growth is more aligned with their objectives & my preference. It was received positively & with enthusiasm. It seems they have changed their mind as far as I can tell as no one is phoning me back. Over the last 10 days I've contacted HR & the hiring manager with polite follow up messages - no replies. My references are pristine and include a bank president. They had a third party agency call to check - odd judgement call - but worse, my references felt they were uninformed & unengaged. The bank president gave a glowing recommend nevertheless. Clearly another candidate has appeared, cheaper & possibly better - I wish the best to the company & hope they get both...but this seems rude to me, is this standard hiring practice?
Asked by LINDA W
I went for 5 interviews meeting VP's, EVP's, Presidents, HR & the hiring manager and was offered the job, on paper. One issue which had been discussed with an EVP & HR was rather than a discretionary bonus, as national sales director a bonus based on asset growth is more aligned with their objectives & my preference. It was received positively & with enthusiasm. It seems they have changed their mind as far as I can tell as no one is phoning me back. Over the last 10 days I've contacted HR & the hiring manager with polite follow up messages - no replies. My references are pristine and include a bank president. They had a third party agency call to check - odd judgement call - but worse, my references felt they were uninformed & unengaged. The bank president gave a glowing recommend nevertheless. Clearly another candidate has appeared, cheaper & possibly better - I wish the best to the company & hope they get both...but this seems rude to me, is this standard hiring practice?
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Best Answer:
If you have a written job offer, did you turn that down and negotiate further? Otherwise, this all seems very strange if they still have the offer to you on the table. Yes, it does look like they've found another candidate they're considering. And yes, the way they are just not responding to you is a bit rude - either they're trying to buy time and keep you on the hook while they evaluate the other candidate, or they just don't have the guts to tell you they've found someone else.
If you have a written job offer, did you turn that down and negotiate further? Otherwise, this all seems very strange if they still have the offer to you on the table. Yes, it does look like they've found another candidate they're considering. And yes, the way they are just not responding to you is a bit rude - either they're trying to buy time and keep you on the hook while they evaluate the other candidate, or they just don't have the guts to tell you they've found someone else.
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Do you have the job offer on paper? Have they given you written notification that they are withdrawing their offer?
Their lack of communication doesn't speak well of them, I must admit.
Answered by azred_tx
Answered by azred_tx
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Rude and unprofessional they are, there isn't nothing wrong with what they've done. I'm not saying that this is right, however to a lot of companies/people it is just business.
Do not take it personally. If this is not the kind of company you like to work for, start looking for another opportunities. If you are still considering working for them, you may not have that choice at the end. Either way, start looking.
Best wishes.
Answered by JQT
Answered by JQT
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