I’m a recruiter AMA

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Anonymous wrote:If a recruiter responds to your checking in email after several rounds of interviews and says they’ll be in touch within a week, is that a good sign? I last heard from an internal recruiter a week ago that interviews were eng wrapped up and they hoped to have an update for me by week’s end. Still have not heard from anyone. Safe to assume they are selecting someone else?

Going to be honest, when I give that exact response ‘I’ll be back to you next week..’ it means the candidate is in the running, but you’re not the top choice necessarily. There are others in the pipeline and we’re seeing how they do in the stakeholder interviews. If after they move through the process, you’re the top candidate, I’ll come back with some good news. The other scenario is you’re my runner up, and I’m keeping you warm while I work through the offer to a finalist candidate, wait for acceptance, signed documents etc. If the first candidate does not work out, I’ll go my bench. It Could work out for you but my advice - keep searching.

Update-I heard back finally and there is another interview panel (already had a screening interview and two panels). The main in-house recruiter said I will hear from another recruiter to schedule the interview. It’s been two days and I haven’t heard anything. Is it too soon to follow up or look too eager? I’d like to know when I’m interviewing for scheduling and planning purposes.

OP. My take - They want another look at you. That’s a good sign! Yes get connected with the new recruiter.

Once the logistics are arranged, send a follow-up email to the recruiter ask who will be in the panel, and any advice on how to best prepare or what they would like you to focus on. The recruiter might be helpful or they may not but it never hurts to ask. Good luck!