How can a candidate tell they're being jerked around by a recruiter/HR after a final interview? Is it ever appropriate to say you don't appreciate them not getting back to you after they said they would, for ignoring your emails, giving vague (or zero!) feedback, etc?

I'm tired of being ignored, ghosted, etc by these recruiters especially as someone who's just entering the industry. It's rude and unfair especially since each role has 3-6 interviews & I'm seeking genuine feedback. Advice?

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Soooooo difficult and painful. I know exactly how you feel.

At this point, try and mentally distance yourself from the opportunity. I know this is hard but sounds like you’ve had a great series of meetings, now it’s up to them. Follow up once a week until you find out what’s happening.

The chances are, the recruiter doesn’t have any updates for you. This could be down to a number of reasons; not having feedback from the interviewers, delays in moving forward with the position internally, interviewing other candidates. None of this is the fault of the recruiter.

Hang in there. Take a break. If you get a call back, that’s great but if this fizzles out then take it as a sign it wasn’t meant to be and it’s their loss.

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It’s really hard and unfair, I’ve been there, but I wouldn’t burn bridges by calling them out. Especially when you don’t have a lot of experience. Just relentlessly follow up with them and if they don’t respond after a couple of follow ups it’s best to let them go. There’s not much else you can do, sadly.

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Agree with freelance 2. You’ve already followed up twice, I’d wait a little. Perhaps even a week.

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also this has ONLY been happening with agency interviews? is this the norm? if so i might need a switch....

Unfortunately the norm in my experience. And having been on the other side of things juggling some answers too I try to get everyone info asap.

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