I hate hiring managers

https://medium.com/@TreyceMeredith/thanks-but-i-have-accepted-another-offer-aaf90107ddb

by thisnewusername • 9 years ago

18 6 9 years ago

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angryasian• 9 years ago

I wouldn't hire this guy just based on his attitude. The only one I agree with here is skipping meetings is rude

zng• 9 years ago

At first I thought you hated to hire someone who will be a manager.

tuxracer• 9 years ago

In school my teachers who would advise me on getting jobs would say “email them until they reply, everyone is super busy.” Well here’s the deal, so am I.

Good lord we're spoiled. It would be helpful if people would chat with friends in other industries about their experiences job hunting before writing bratty diatribes like this. There are some legit gripes in here but it's covered in such a thick coat of entitlement it's hard to stomach.

Powerofmene• 9 years ago

It is difficult to believe that someone who would go on such a rant would be any different in the workplace when things did not go his way. I agree that the hiring process is not perfect and he certainly has some valid complaints, however, it is not a wise move to be so flippant about something so important.

It would be great if everyone received a timely email response but you need to remember that hiring managers receive hundreds of other emails inquiring about their application/interview as well. It is difficult to respond to each and every one of these when you have no information you can share. Yes it is easy to say, a quick email in response to say just that is at least a response, but if the hiring manager has one hour for all administrative tasks beyond conducting interviews then responding to hundreds of individual emails is just not feasible. Also, just like at a doctors office, repeated emails or calls simply delays the response time for everyone.

Missed meetings/Repeatedly rescheduling: clearly that individual needs to hire people to help but I would have to ask myself if I would want to work with someone who cannot manage their time or prioritize their time such as this individual. Emergencies happen but I am sorry, if a 45 second telephone call cannot precede going out to dinner then I do not want to work with this company.

It is important to learn that every company is different but before you light that match and burn bridges, you may want to talk to others in your industry to gauge things like responsiveness to emails, etc. Or better yet, ask during your interview when you can expect a response or feedback from your interview. Repeatedly emailing or calling is not likely leaving the impression that you think that it is. If you want to leave an impression, send a handwritten note thanking the interviewer for their time and reiterating your interest in their company and stating you are looking forward to hearing from them. This will leave a positive impression rather than the impression that you are impatient, pushy, or I tolerate of the demands of he hiring managers time or job. Remember they are instrumental in determining if you make it to the next level of interviews etc.

boyce• 9 years ago

Genuine question:

Recruiters/employers of HN, how do you filter out this type of applicant?

quickthrower2• 9 years ago

I can think of 5 ways

I hate hiring managers

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