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DirtyMoney

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Actively started searching for a new role at the beginning/mid December. Have had several intro calls and a few move past. 

One aspect I've experienced that I wasn't expecting was being flat out stood up by the recruiter managers. I understand it's common to be ghosted by recruiters, even in late stages. 

But I've never been stood up on the first call, let alone several in a few weeks. I get people are busy, but it's really annoying as I'll spend the time to do my research on the company/product, only to be waiting in a zoom for 10 minutes while I notify the person. 

Curious if anyone else is experiencing this right now while searching? Is it appropriate to confirm the meet a couple hours prior? 
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jefe
Arsonist
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That doesn't seem normal. Confirm in advance though, based on your recent experiences. "Looking forward to talking you on x etc."
3
Founding BDR
Absolutely.
SportsSalesGuy
Tycoon
4
Enterprise Account Executive
has happened to me but not super common
Sunbunny31
Politicker
3
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
Ouch. I'm sorry.
Yes, I would absolutely confirm the meeting in advance, particularly since this has happened to you more than once.
3
Founding BDR
Will definitely start sending a message prior!
Sunbunny31
Politicker
1
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
Can't hurt. Best of luck.
BigShrimpin
Catalyst
3
Account executive
Never had this happen hopefully just a fluke for you
2
Founding BDR
Thinking that it is, just weird that a few happened all at once.
BigShrimpin
Catalyst
1
Account executive
Is it in a specific industry? just weird to hit a few of those in a row
2
Founding BDR
Been applying for various SaaS roles. 2 of the no shows were with AI sales assistant type platforms.
BigShrimpin
Catalyst
1
Account executive
couldve been booked by an ai lol
2
Founding BDR
That’d be ironic 😂
bonez
Politicker
3
Account Executive
Reflective of a shitty culture unfortunately. If they treat candidates like that imagine how they treat employees.
3
Founding BDR
Very true, makes ya think.
Kosta_Konfucius
Politicker
3
Sales Rep
Yup pretty common, just means they are unorganized and/or they have a better fit already
CuriousFox
WR Officer
3
🦊
Yuck this sucks. This shouldn't happen.
waterjugsales
Politicker
2
Account Executive @ Funemployed
I’ve had it happen but it’s not common in my experience.

CadenceCombat
Tycoon
2
Account Executive
The worst
oldcloser
Arsonist
2
💀
could happen. does happen. blows.
winston.wolf
Fire Starter
2
Named Account Executive
Please be sure to document your experience on sites like RepVue, Glassdoor, etc. Hiring is a two way street, and like the others called out, this experience is likely reflective of the org as a whole
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Founding BDR
Didn’t even think of that. Will definitely leave some reviews
Justatitle
Big Shot
1
Account Executive
Likely saved you a bad experience and imagine if you got an offer from the company and they ended up proving out how awful they are.
Pachacuti
Politicker
0
They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy
Never seen it happen on a first call, only in later stages after the company “decides to go in a different direction” and the recruiter doesn’t want to tell you.
pirate
Big Shot
0
🦜☠️ Account Executive
I don't like it at all, shows disrespect. Seem to seeing and hearing about recruiters ghosting more and more though

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