Do recruiters ever call just to say you didn't get the job? I had a final interview 2 weeks ago and got a voicemail yesterday asking me to call them back because they have an update. I'm nervous because I really want this job, but idk if a call means good news or if they reject people by phone too.

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Usually it's good news (at least, I'm my experience); hence, the request for a call back.

Good luck!

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Yes. Recruiters reach out to tell you didn't get the job.

They usually also add feedback they received and other opportunities they might have that you might be interested in.

My two cents is that the use of the word update instead of actual result would indicate to me that it is bad news. I have found that they would usually say that they would like to move forward (let's talk again to iron details... That sort of thing), or something along those lines if you are getting the job.

But what do I know. I don't get a lot of positive news.

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I have had recruiters email me that but never call. However, it doesn't happen all the time. Alot of times if you don't get it, you just never hear back from them hahah.

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It's definitely possible at that stage in the interviews that they could be letting you know you didn't get it. But it could also be good news. It's really hard to say.

Yes, I’ve had both. Good news and bad news.

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