I have been ghosted by a hiring manager 4 steps in the recruiting process after 2 calls and delivering 2 assignments for a a FDE role at a startup.

What would you do?

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Move on

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It's a numbers game, you should never put all your eggs in one basket. You don't just move on, you make sure that there other jobs in play that you are trying for. Nobody out there is waiting for one company to make up their mind.

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Review their interview process on Glassdoor. If you‘re feeling bold, call them out on LinkedIn. Yes. Ghosting is very common these days, but it is extremely unprofessional and there is zero justification for this kind of behavior, especially from an unknown startup (Remember, it’s a numbers game for them as well!). I am sorry this happened to you (I can empathize as this has happened to me too). Either way, it’s their loss and best to move on. Sounds like you dodged a train wreck of a place to work for! I wish you the best of luck with the rest of your search.

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Effort does not equate to getting an offer, not does it entitle you to anything. Your only option is to move on.

They are owed communication with a decision. Ghosting after that much effort is completely unacceptable.

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You have done all that you can do. Move on. There's no one you can appeal to. You just have to the mindset that this is how they do and hope the next place has a better process or hires you.

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If you submit to a specific role at a large company and they reject you for the role you applied, would you still be on file if there are other roles that are a match? Or, do you have to apply to each role? I am thinking it is the latter.

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Hi Sharks,

Looking for Project Management, PMO role.
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YOE: 7+
Skills: Project Management, Product Management, Scrum Master, IT Audit, Regulatory Compliance, Dashboarding
Certification: PMP, CSM
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Looking for guidance and support for interviews and CV.
Thanks !

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Is it possible without a) going for an MBA b) Starting from the bottom at Undergrad analyst level.
Would ideally target pre-MBA Associate level (one step short of post MBA level).

Any leads/strategy to crack this would be greatly appreciated.

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I am interested in Onsite opportunities.

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If you’re “Networking” you’re doing it wrong.

Would you walk up to someone you’ve never met at a dinner party and ask for their number?

That’s what a connection request without a note is like.

Not interested.

Start a conversation. Be friendly. Be genuine. Be curious. Be respectful. Learn and exchange ideas.

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Get to know childrens’ names and favorite vacations.

Be a friend.

Friends aren’t a “network”.

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