Recently interview for a role with a major company and wasn't selected for the role. It stings a bit, but. the recruiter messaged me and told me I was a strong candidate and that they want to keep me in mind for future opportunities. It felt a little more genuine than a form rejection and they definitely seemed interested in matching me to another role in the future.

Anyone had any luck in this type of scenario landing a future role? Anything I can do to make sure I stay on their radar?

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It's not uncommon for people to say things like that, but I don't personally know of anyone who later got called about a position in that manner. I guess it could happen. But I tend to think it's a way of being polite or softening the rejection. And if you think about it, being polite that way makes sense, you do tend to run into people over the years, and it's best to leave things on polite terms. Having said that, it can't hurt to try to stay in touch with the person and add them to your network in some fashion.

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Yeah it just stings. This recruiter was probably one of the most personable I've worked with... but I know its their job to be. I'm glad I at least have their contact though now and hopefully its a way in more so than having to cold reach out on LinkedIn if I see a job I'm interested in.

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The same thing just happened to my husband - for a different role and he got a call from the hiring manager saying they want to keep him in mind for a future role. I would live to hear some ideas on how to make use of this opportunity.

It is frustrating when you make it so far for a great role. I replied back and made sure to lightly recap some of the conversations we had so if/when I do circle back with a role I'm interested in they remember me and say "oh yeah... that's the guy that does X. I liked them"

I’ve been in that spot too. When a recruiter said that and it felt genuine, I made sure to follow up every month or so just to check in. A quick message to stay top of mind really helped, and eventually it did lead to another interview (but no offer still unfortunately). Definitely worth keeping the connection warm tho!

Congrats on at least making it to another interview.

Sometimes you just need that in to bypass the ATS.

Years ago I heard, "We always hear the adage, 'it's all about who you know...' when it comes to getting opportunities in life. But the truth is, it's all about who knows YOU." Those are the people who can get you in the door in the future. I would recommend reaching back out to the recruiter if and when other similar opportunities present themselves. Take him/her up on their word!

In my last email exchange with them I made sure to note a few of the notable things we talked about. So hopefully that helps them remember me. And when I do eventually reach out, they go "oh yeah! That's the girl that did... ABC thing!"

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