I recently interviewed for an inside sales role I was genuinely pumped about. The recruiter even had me polish my resume for a second interview, which I sent back the same day. Then 2 weeks of silence. After I emailed him, he finally replied, "Another candidate has been identified as the finalist." Isn't it common courtesy to send a quick rejection before a candidate chases you down? Feeling a bit salty about the lack of communication. Am I overthinking this?

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It used to be, but not so much anymore. I know there are a lot of genuinely overworked recruiters, but it’s burning a ton of bridges in the meantime. I’ve had that happen a few times now. The recruiter approaches me and then disappears off the face of the Earth.

Don't expect common courtesy unless from a personal friend. Waste of energy.

That's a tough situation, and you're not wrong to feel frustrated. From my end, the goal is always to communicate clearly and quickly, whether it's good news or bad. In busy recruiting environments, the final stages can sometimes become a bit messy, and communication can unfortunately fall through the cracks. It's definitely a courtesy to let candidates know, and I'm sorry that wasn't your experience.

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