I've been using Google Voice for my job search since I prefer to screen calls and prepare before talking to recruiters. The problem is, it seems to ring like 8-9 times before voicemail kicks in. I'm paranoid HR will think I'm unresponsive and skip over me. Has this been an issue for anyone else?

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If I'm being honest, I think this approach might end up backfiring on you. Letting the phone ring for every call makes you seem a little unreliable, and I think that it'd be in your best interest to answer the phone and just talk to people! It gives you an opportunity to make a good impression!

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Don't do this. Recruiters have a stack of hundreds of qualified applicants to pick from. They aren't going to hang around waiting to get in touch with you, they'll just move right on to the next candidate.

Recruiters want prioritize a candidate that’s responsive so I would advise against having it go to voicemail every time.

As a general rule, if I am calling someone and it rings more that 5 times with no answer I hang up.

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