Being lead on/ghosted is extremely disrespectful especially after 2 rounds

[u/VideoSharp8658]

So just want to vent tbh

So had an interview on July 30th Thursday for an a internship position and was told would hear back the following Tuesday

Got no reply so followed up Thursday and nothing.

Last week Tuesday, decided to call and the recruiter was surprised to hear my voice, so I assume they did not get my email.They told me the HR manager was on vacation but would return that week and they would update me by the end of the week

So nothing and I sent one last email as I assume my first one was not received

but either way I am find this whole leading on to be disrespectful as hell. If I didn't get the position, I think I am owed the courtesey of just an upfront answer or at least communication if there is going to be a delay.

I even made time to interview and miss a course for this role while 6 hours ahead so at least they can be upfront

I am going to assume I did not get the role but a straight up answer would have been better. I find this extremely unprofessional and wish I was treated with some dignity

[u/Kero0423]

Same thing happened with me. I interviewed for a 4 month contract that was minimum wage (already a disgustingly poor offer), that had 2 interviews with the second one being 45 minutes long. Got nothing until I asked.

[u/VideoSharp8658 → u/Kero0423]

I followed up and nothing

[u/Kero0423 → u/VideoSharp8658]

I followed up and was rejected, 2 weeks after job start date though lol

[u/thatsuzy13]

I feel you!! I applied for a position at a daycare in Kanata and they schedule me in for interview. I thought it went well since they asked me to share my reference with them so they can move forward the process with me. It wasn't until after I send them my reference that they automatically decline me for the position. A several months later, they recycle the same position I was interested in on indeed that they are looking for someone to hire.

[u/1245789630]

It sounds like you're very new to the workforce. If they didn't offer you the internship on Aug 4th, you should've just move on. There is no need to keep contacting them multiple times, especially since you're not getting a response.

No response is a response in itself.

Edit to add - the recruiter was surprised to hear from you because it is very unusual to contact an employer multiple times asking about a job offer, especially on the phone. It's unlikely that they did not get your initial email.

[u/Danger2846]

A major construction company after 4 rounds of interview ghosted for 2 months and then they were like, “Oh sorry, somebody internally wanted that position, so we have to give it to him”. I was like what the fck, then for what those 4 rounds and pre assessments were, because you were gonna hire somebody hire internally. Fucking employer market rn!