What does it mean when a job recruiter stops contacting you?

Agency or Corporate Recruiters: They may not have an answer for you yet because they haven’t heard back from the hiring manager/client as to whether they want to hire you or not. In most cases, the recruiter will opt to wait before responding or accepting your call.

Can you still get hired after rejection?

“It’s absolutely possible to get hired at a company even if they’ve previously rejected you. There are many many proven success stories,” says Lori Scherwin, executive coach and the Founder of Strategize That.

Is it bad to have a recruiter as your first contact?

The problem is that many people make some bad assumptions whenever a recruiter is the one who makes the first contact. While it’s a good thing to have employers chasing after you, here are a few things you shouldn’t get your hopes up about just because someone emailed you to discuss a position.

What if the recruiter’s first email doesn’t include one?

And if the recruiter’s first email doesn’t include one, don’t be afraid to ask for one. If you signed a tricky non-compete agreement with your current employer, make sure you understand the implications of receiving an offer from a competitor.

What do you do when a recruiter stops responding?

If you did run into a situation where a recruiter stopped responding (for more than a week) it might make sense to reach out to another recruiter or someone else at the company and let them know that so they can get you “unstuck.” You should absolutely tell the second one you’ve already been contacted for the role.

What does it mean when a recruiter sends you a message?

Receiving a message from a recruiter is a good sign that you’re on the short list. After all, a Glassdoor survey covered in Inc. says that the average corporate job receives 250 resumes, with only four to six of those people getting called in for an interview.