A headhunter reached out to me, asked if I was interested in a position, I replied positively and still have yet to hear back. It's been a week. Not sure if this is normal...

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When you get those emails a lot of the time they're just gathering a book of resumes to give to a client. Some also send out emails like that to show they have legit clients.

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Busy time of year, don't read too much into it but follow up soon

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Definitely follow up. It is for sure a busy time, but stay on top of them.

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Very normal! These ppl talk to 200/300 other ppl for the same time

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These guys are under a lot of pressure from digital sources like LinkedIn. They are often just fishing and using any mild opportunity, if there even is one, to build out their inventory and be able to use you as an example of someone that perhaps LinkedIn doesn't show as willing to move.

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Many reasons why this may happen that aren't necessarily a bad sign. Send a follow-up early this week if you're concerned.

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