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I interviewed with Firm A months ago and accepted a position to start this upcoming fall. Group leader called me to offer the position back in November 2020. Besides interviewing with partners at the firms, and diligent follow ups notifying them of my interest to get started, no communication has transpired since.It turns out that I accepted a better offer w/ Firm B for personal reasons and won’t be going to Firm A. What is the best way to notify Firm A? Call/email group leader? Call/email HR?
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Received an offer as Engagement Director from Salesforce (CSG, pre sales, L9). Great benefits package, 40% increase in total comp and better WLB.
I do love the people in my practice and current client, but career trajectory has stalled after taking parental leave earlier this year and (yet another) change in leadership.
Realistically, making to Director is 2-3 years away and will require sacrificing time with my family that I am not prepared to give up.
Should I stay or should I go?
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It took me over 30 applications, ~10 different rounds of interviews that ended in a no (or being ghosted). And that’s on the low end from what I’m hearing from friends/seeing in this bowl. Don’t be discouraged - it’s difficult to find a great opportunity in normal times and these are not normal times. You’ve got this!
It took me over a year to get my next job, double digit interviews with rejections, I don't even know how many didn't get an interview. It was a grind for sure, but so proud of myself now!
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From March to July I submitted 300ish applications. I interviewed A LOT and ended up receiving 4 offers but that ratio is very low, keep trucking my friend. The market is currently saturated, recruiters/hiring managers have their pick of the litter so it will be an uphill battle but you’ll eventually land where you were always supposed to be.
Normal. You’re competing against dozens of other interviewees that likely are similarly qualified for 1 position. Bound to come in 2nd place a few times but don’t give up!
Thanks so much everyone. Feeling fueled to pick myself up and keep applying. Grateful I have a job in the meantime. As much as I hate it, it's better than nothing right now. Thank you all 🙂🙏🏼
Every no gets you closer to yes. I believe in you!!
Keep trying. 7-8 rejects out of a dosen opportunities so far in different stages. Could not think about this rejection rate in a normal market. Normal in this market. It will and should get better in 2021.