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Got a random email from a supposed Amazon recruiter for a SDE position (which is not at all a fit). The email is amazon.com domain and there are no red flags in the body but it doesn't feel like an Amazon recruiter due to the tacky signature, etc. Has anyone seen this kind of cold-calling from FAANG recruiter?
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I’d say a call like that is sincere. Never hurts to keep that connection.
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Getting real feedback is always sincere, it’s not like they’re trying to sabotage you haha.
Hard to find the real feedback these days
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Rejection calls with hr are common, if the partner reached out that’s less common from my experience.
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It was from HR but I connected with the partner on linked in? Idk lol
Typically there are no rejection "calls". They send you an email and say you are great but we moved on with other candidates who are a better fit. This seems like a genuine recommendation to help groom you into a better candidate.
It only helps them to give you feedback if they think they can hire you later. I'd look at it as positive.
Guess is there are two candidates they really liked but can only pick one. They probably hope to keep you as back up if something happens.