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As the title indicates, I am wondering whether promptness can be considered a red flag (e.g. unprofessional, offensive, etc) by a recuiter?
By promptness, I mean for instance:
replying quickly to emails, e.g. within a few hours
when asked for possible interview dates, proposing several dates in the coming week including some in the coming days
sending a remainder email one week after the last contact with the recruiter
etc
From my point of view, I think (hope) it comes across as dynamism. But could it cause a negative feeling from the recruiter's point of view ?
I ask because the recruiters I have been in contact with often do not reply or provide feedback with the same promptness, which I am not sure how to interpret...
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asked Aug 24 '16 at 8:03
AldurDisciple
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closed as primarily opinion-based by Xavier J, Chris E, Masked Man♦, gnat, IDrinkandIKnowThings Aug 25 '16 at 15:46
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As the title indicates, I am wondering whether promptness can be considered a red flag (e.g. unprofessional, offensive, etc) by a recuiter?
By promptness, I mean for instance:
replying quickly to emails, e.g. within a few hours
when asked for possible interview dates, proposing several dates in the coming week including some in the coming days
sending a remainder email one week after the last contact with the recruiter
etc
From my point of view, I think (hope) it comes across as dynamism. But could it cause a negative feeling from the recruiter's point of view ?
I ask because the recruiters I have been in contact with often do not reply or provide feedback with the same promptness, which I am not sure how to interpret...
interviewing communication recruitment
asked Aug 24 '16 at 8:03
AldurDisciple
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closed as primarily opinion-based by Xavier J, Chris E, Masked Man♦, gnat, IDrinkandIKnowThings Aug 25 '16 at 15:46
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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You're overthinking this. Most likely they have dozens of emails going in and out constantly, while you probably have only a couple or so, and wouldn't notice how fast or slow you write back to them even if it was written in the subject title ...
– Ã˜Ã²Ã¾ ÃÂõôõò
Aug 24 '16 at 8:08
OK, this is what I have been telling me, but the confirmation is welcome.
– AldurDisciple
Aug 24 '16 at 11:19
I'm sorry, are you the recruiter?
– user8365
Aug 24 '16 at 18:56
@JeffO no, in the context of this question, I would be the candidate.
– AldurDisciple
Aug 24 '16 at 20:14
all of your described behaviour would, to me, appear as normal, professional behaviour - so, no... not red flags
– HorusKol
Aug 24 '16 at 23:29
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As the title indicates, I am wondering whether promptness can be considered a red flag (e.g. unprofessional, offensive, etc) by a recuiter?
By promptness, I mean for instance:
replying quickly to emails, e.g. within a few hours
when asked for possible interview dates, proposing several dates in the coming week including some in the coming days
sending a remainder email one week after the last contact with the recruiter
etc
From my point of view, I think (hope) it comes across as dynamism. But could it cause a negative feeling from the recruiter's point of view ?
I ask because the recruiters I have been in contact with often do not reply or provide feedback with the same promptness, which I am not sure how to interpret...
interviewing communication recruitment
asked Aug 24 '16 at 8:03
AldurDisciple
20817
As the title indicates, I am wondering whether promptness can be considered a red flag (e.g. unprofessional, offensive, etc) by a recuiter?
By promptness, I mean for instance:
replying quickly to emails, e.g. within a few hours
when asked for possible interview dates, proposing several dates in the coming week including some in the coming days
sending a remainder email one week after the last contact with the recruiter
etc
From my point of view, I think (hope) it comes across as dynamism. But could it cause a negative feeling from the recruiter's point of view ?
I ask because the recruiters I have been in contact with often do not reply or provide feedback with the same promptness, which I am not sure how to interpret...
interviewing communication recruitment
asked Aug 24 '16 at 8:03
AldurDisciple
20817
asked Aug 24 '16 at 8:03
AldurDisciple
20817
asked Aug 24 '16 at 8:03
AldurDisciple
20817
asked Aug 24 '16 at 8:03
AldurDisciple
20817
20817
closed as primarily opinion-based by Xavier J, Chris E, Masked Man♦, gnat, IDrinkandIKnowThings Aug 25 '16 at 15:46
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as primarily opinion-based by Xavier J, Chris E, Masked Man♦, gnat, IDrinkandIKnowThings Aug 25 '16 at 15:46
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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You're overthinking this. Most likely they have dozens of emails going in and out constantly, while you probably have only a couple or so, and wouldn't notice how fast or slow you write back to them even if it was written in the subject title ...
– Ã˜Ã²Ã¾ ÃÂõôõò
Aug 24 '16 at 8:08
OK, this is what I have been telling me, but the confirmation is welcome.
– AldurDisciple
Aug 24 '16 at 11:19
I'm sorry, are you the recruiter?
– user8365
Aug 24 '16 at 18:56
@JeffO no, in the context of this question, I would be the candidate.
– AldurDisciple
Aug 24 '16 at 20:14
all of your described behaviour would, to me, appear as normal, professional behaviour - so, no... not red flags
– HorusKol
Aug 24 '16 at 23:29
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You're overthinking this. Most likely they have dozens of emails going in and out constantly, while you probably have only a couple or so, and wouldn't notice how fast or slow you write back to them even if it was written in the subject title ...
– Ã˜Ã²Ã¾ ÃÂõôõò
Aug 24 '16 at 8:08
OK, this is what I have been telling me, but the confirmation is welcome.
– AldurDisciple
Aug 24 '16 at 11:19
I'm sorry, are you the recruiter?
– user8365
Aug 24 '16 at 18:56
@JeffO no, in the context of this question, I would be the candidate.
– AldurDisciple
Aug 24 '16 at 20:14
all of your described behaviour would, to me, appear as normal, professional behaviour - so, no... not red flags
– HorusKol
Aug 24 '16 at 23:29
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You're overthinking this. Most likely they have dozens of emails going in and out constantly, while you probably have only a couple or so, and wouldn't notice how fast or slow you write back to them even if it was written in the subject title ...
– Ã˜Ã²Ã¾ ÃÂõôõò
Aug 24 '16 at 8:08
You're overthinking this. Most likely they have dozens of emails going in and out constantly, while you probably have only a couple or so, and wouldn't notice how fast or slow you write back to them even if it was written in the subject title ...
– Ã˜Ã²Ã¾ ÃÂõôõò
Aug 24 '16 at 8:08
OK, this is what I have been telling me, but the confirmation is welcome.
– AldurDisciple
Aug 24 '16 at 11:19
OK, this is what I have been telling me, but the confirmation is welcome.
– AldurDisciple
Aug 24 '16 at 11:19
I'm sorry, are you the recruiter?
– user8365
Aug 24 '16 at 18:56
I'm sorry, are you the recruiter?
– user8365
Aug 24 '16 at 18:56
@JeffO no, in the context of this question, I would be the candidate.
– AldurDisciple
Aug 24 '16 at 20:14
@JeffO no, in the context of this question, I would be the candidate.
– AldurDisciple
Aug 24 '16 at 20:14
all of your described behaviour would, to me, appear as normal, professional behaviour - so, no... not red flags
– HorusKol
Aug 24 '16 at 23:29
all of your described behaviour would, to me, appear as normal, professional behaviour - so, no... not red flags
– HorusKol
Aug 24 '16 at 23:29
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Nothing that you outline in your question would be a red flag, and I say this as someone who was an agency recruiter for nearly twelve years. On the contrary: I was trained to use things like speed of response and willingness to schedule interviews as tests of commitment with candidates, to see whether they are serious about job hunting. So I wouldn't worry about it: a polite follow-up email after a week of no contact is totally fine, and replying quickly to set up interviews just makes the recruiter's life easier. No need to worry about either of those things.
It sounds like you're getting interviews though, which is great! If a recruiter doesn't contact you with interview feedback it's most often for one of these reasons:
- They haven't had any feedback from the client. A quick phone call to say "sorry, no news yet" should happen, but this is the sort of thing that, unfortunately, often/usually gets overlooked.
- They have bad feedback, and haven't got round to telling you yet: happens a lot, especially with recruiters who don't like breaking bad news.
(It's also possible that you are runner-up to another candidate, and the recruiter wants to keep you lined up as a possibility in case the other person turns down the job, but in this case you would usually get a few phone calls to keep you interested.)
answered Aug 24 '16 at 9:24
hamedbh
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Thank you for the clear answer and the insider's insights!
– AldurDisciple
Aug 24 '16 at 11:22
So you intentionally were told to drag your feet to see if the candidates would respond to you? I would be careful with this advice when dealing with highly-skilled employees or when the economy is doing well. My guess is you don't work in the medical profession. I would never give the impression that the candidate needs me more than I need him.
– user8365
Aug 24 '16 at 18:45
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@JeffO No, wouldn't intentionally drag your feet. More testing the reverse: a candidate who takes ages to reply, isn't available for interview etc. is less likely to be serious about job searching. Of course it's not definitive, but it's an indicator.
– hamedbh
Aug 24 '16 at 18:50
I've known SO many recruitment consultants who can't/dislike/hate/avoid/evade giving bad news; point #2 is very common.
– MD-Tech
Oct 17 '16 at 13:24
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Nothing that you outline in your question would be a red flag, and I say this as someone who was an agency recruiter for nearly twelve years. On the contrary: I was trained to use things like speed of response and willingness to schedule interviews as tests of commitment with candidates, to see whether they are serious about job hunting. So I wouldn't worry about it: a polite follow-up email after a week of no contact is totally fine, and replying quickly to set up interviews just makes the recruiter's life easier. No need to worry about either of those things.
It sounds like you're getting interviews though, which is great! If a recruiter doesn't contact you with interview feedback it's most often for one of these reasons:
- They haven't had any feedback from the client. A quick phone call to say "sorry, no news yet" should happen, but this is the sort of thing that, unfortunately, often/usually gets overlooked.
- They have bad feedback, and haven't got round to telling you yet: happens a lot, especially with recruiters who don't like breaking bad news.
(It's also possible that you are runner-up to another candidate, and the recruiter wants to keep you lined up as a possibility in case the other person turns down the job, but in this case you would usually get a few phone calls to keep you interested.)
answered Aug 24 '16 at 9:24
hamedbh
37017
Thank you for the clear answer and the insider's insights!
– AldurDisciple
Aug 24 '16 at 11:22
So you intentionally were told to drag your feet to see if the candidates would respond to you? I would be careful with this advice when dealing with highly-skilled employees or when the economy is doing well. My guess is you don't work in the medical profession. I would never give the impression that the candidate needs me more than I need him.
– user8365
Aug 24 '16 at 18:45
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@JeffO No, wouldn't intentionally drag your feet. More testing the reverse: a candidate who takes ages to reply, isn't available for interview etc. is less likely to be serious about job searching. Of course it's not definitive, but it's an indicator.
– hamedbh
Aug 24 '16 at 18:50
I've known SO many recruitment consultants who can't/dislike/hate/avoid/evade giving bad news; point #2 is very common.
– MD-Tech
Oct 17 '16 at 13:24
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
7
down vote
accepted
Nothing that you outline in your question would be a red flag, and I say this as someone who was an agency recruiter for nearly twelve years. On the contrary: I was trained to use things like speed of response and willingness to schedule interviews as tests of commitment with candidates, to see whether they are serious about job hunting. So I wouldn't worry about it: a polite follow-up email after a week of no contact is totally fine, and replying quickly to set up interviews just makes the recruiter's life easier. No need to worry about either of those things.
It sounds like you're getting interviews though, which is great! If a recruiter doesn't contact you with interview feedback it's most often for one of these reasons:
- They haven't had any feedback from the client. A quick phone call to say "sorry, no news yet" should happen, but this is the sort of thing that, unfortunately, often/usually gets overlooked.
- They have bad feedback, and haven't got round to telling you yet: happens a lot, especially with recruiters who don't like breaking bad news.
(It's also possible that you are runner-up to another candidate, and the recruiter wants to keep you lined up as a possibility in case the other person turns down the job, but in this case you would usually get a few phone calls to keep you interested.)
answered Aug 24 '16 at 9:24
hamedbh
37017
Thank you for the clear answer and the insider's insights!
– AldurDisciple
Aug 24 '16 at 11:22
So you intentionally were told to drag your feet to see if the candidates would respond to you? I would be careful with this advice when dealing with highly-skilled employees or when the economy is doing well. My guess is you don't work in the medical profession. I would never give the impression that the candidate needs me more than I need him.
– user8365
Aug 24 '16 at 18:45
1
@JeffO No, wouldn't intentionally drag your feet. More testing the reverse: a candidate who takes ages to reply, isn't available for interview etc. is less likely to be serious about job searching. Of course it's not definitive, but it's an indicator.
– hamedbh
Aug 24 '16 at 18:50
I've known SO many recruitment consultants who can't/dislike/hate/avoid/evade giving bad news; point #2 is very common.
– MD-Tech
Oct 17 '16 at 13:24
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
7
down vote
accepted
up vote
7
down vote
accepted
Nothing that you outline in your question would be a red flag, and I say this as someone who was an agency recruiter for nearly twelve years. On the contrary: I was trained to use things like speed of response and willingness to schedule interviews as tests of commitment with candidates, to see whether they are serious about job hunting. So I wouldn't worry about it: a polite follow-up email after a week of no contact is totally fine, and replying quickly to set up interviews just makes the recruiter's life easier. No need to worry about either of those things.
It sounds like you're getting interviews though, which is great! If a recruiter doesn't contact you with interview feedback it's most often for one of these reasons:
- They haven't had any feedback from the client. A quick phone call to say "sorry, no news yet" should happen, but this is the sort of thing that, unfortunately, often/usually gets overlooked.
- They have bad feedback, and haven't got round to telling you yet: happens a lot, especially with recruiters who don't like breaking bad news.
(It's also possible that you are runner-up to another candidate, and the recruiter wants to keep you lined up as a possibility in case the other person turns down the job, but in this case you would usually get a few phone calls to keep you interested.)
answered Aug 24 '16 at 9:24
hamedbh
37017
Nothing that you outline in your question would be a red flag, and I say this as someone who was an agency recruiter for nearly twelve years. On the contrary: I was trained to use things like speed of response and willingness to schedule interviews as tests of commitment with candidates, to see whether they are serious about job hunting. So I wouldn't worry about it: a polite follow-up email after a week of no contact is totally fine, and replying quickly to set up interviews just makes the recruiter's life easier. No need to worry about either of those things.
It sounds like you're getting interviews though, which is great! If a recruiter doesn't contact you with interview feedback it's most often for one of these reasons:
- They haven't had any feedback from the client. A quick phone call to say "sorry, no news yet" should happen, but this is the sort of thing that, unfortunately, often/usually gets overlooked.
- They have bad feedback, and haven't got round to telling you yet: happens a lot, especially with recruiters who don't like breaking bad news.
(It's also possible that you are runner-up to another candidate, and the recruiter wants to keep you lined up as a possibility in case the other person turns down the job, but in this case you would usually get a few phone calls to keep you interested.)
answered Aug 24 '16 at 9:24
hamedbh
37017
answered Aug 24 '16 at 9:24
hamedbh
37017
answered Aug 24 '16 at 9:24
hamedbh
37017
answered Aug 24 '16 at 9:24
hamedbh
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37017
Thank you for the clear answer and the insider's insights!
– AldurDisciple
Aug 24 '16 at 11:22
So you intentionally were told to drag your feet to see if the candidates would respond to you? I would be careful with this advice when dealing with highly-skilled employees or when the economy is doing well. My guess is you don't work in the medical profession. I would never give the impression that the candidate needs me more than I need him.
– user8365
Aug 24 '16 at 18:45
1
@JeffO No, wouldn't intentionally drag your feet. More testing the reverse: a candidate who takes ages to reply, isn't available for interview etc. is less likely to be serious about job searching. Of course it's not definitive, but it's an indicator.
– hamedbh
Aug 24 '16 at 18:50
I've known SO many recruitment consultants who can't/dislike/hate/avoid/evade giving bad news; point #2 is very common.
– MD-Tech
Oct 17 '16 at 13:24
suggest improvements |Â
Thank you for the clear answer and the insider's insights!
– AldurDisciple
Aug 24 '16 at 11:22
So you intentionally were told to drag your feet to see if the candidates would respond to you? I would be careful with this advice when dealing with highly-skilled employees or when the economy is doing well. My guess is you don't work in the medical profession. I would never give the impression that the candidate needs me more than I need him.
– user8365
Aug 24 '16 at 18:45
1
@JeffO No, wouldn't intentionally drag your feet. More testing the reverse: a candidate who takes ages to reply, isn't available for interview etc. is less likely to be serious about job searching. Of course it's not definitive, but it's an indicator.
– hamedbh
Aug 24 '16 at 18:50
I've known SO many recruitment consultants who can't/dislike/hate/avoid/evade giving bad news; point #2 is very common.
– MD-Tech
Oct 17 '16 at 13:24
Thank you for the clear answer and the insider's insights!
– AldurDisciple
Aug 24 '16 at 11:22
Thank you for the clear answer and the insider's insights!
– AldurDisciple
Aug 24 '16 at 11:22
So you intentionally were told to drag your feet to see if the candidates would respond to you? I would be careful with this advice when dealing with highly-skilled employees or when the economy is doing well. My guess is you don't work in the medical profession. I would never give the impression that the candidate needs me more than I need him.
– user8365
Aug 24 '16 at 18:45
So you intentionally were told to drag your feet to see if the candidates would respond to you? I would be careful with this advice when dealing with highly-skilled employees or when the economy is doing well. My guess is you don't work in the medical profession. I would never give the impression that the candidate needs me more than I need him.
– user8365
Aug 24 '16 at 18:45
1
1
@JeffO No, wouldn't intentionally drag your feet. More testing the reverse: a candidate who takes ages to reply, isn't available for interview etc. is less likely to be serious about job searching. Of course it's not definitive, but it's an indicator.
– hamedbh
Aug 24 '16 at 18:50
@JeffO No, wouldn't intentionally drag your feet. More testing the reverse: a candidate who takes ages to reply, isn't available for interview etc. is less likely to be serious about job searching. Of course it's not definitive, but it's an indicator.
– hamedbh
Aug 24 '16 at 18:50
I've known SO many recruitment consultants who can't/dislike/hate/avoid/evade giving bad news; point #2 is very common.
– MD-Tech
Oct 17 '16 at 13:24
I've known SO many recruitment consultants who can't/dislike/hate/avoid/evade giving bad news; point #2 is very common.
– MD-Tech
Oct 17 '16 at 13:24
suggest improvements |Â
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You're overthinking this. Most likely they have dozens of emails going in and out constantly, while you probably have only a couple or so, and wouldn't notice how fast or slow you write back to them even if it was written in the subject title ...
– Ã˜Ã²Ã¾ ÃÂõôõò
Aug 24 '16 at 8:08
OK, this is what I have been telling me, but the confirmation is welcome.
– AldurDisciple
Aug 24 '16 at 11:19
I'm sorry, are you the recruiter?
– user8365
Aug 24 '16 at 18:56
@JeffO no, in the context of this question, I would be the candidate.
– AldurDisciple
Aug 24 '16 at 20:14
all of your described behaviour would, to me, appear as normal, professional behaviour - so, no... not red flags
– HorusKol
Aug 24 '16 at 23:29