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An interviewer called me last week about a job offer. She set up a date for the Skype interview. I am excited and prepared myself. Now the day comes, so 20 minutes before the interview I message here to confirm, and she replied and reiterate the exact time.
I already gave her my Skype Id but then 1, two, three, 5 hours passed, and no notifications in my Skype for request adding contacts or messages indicating for an interview.
I felt my day was wasted since I am currently employed and a one day absent from work would mean subtraction for my weekend salary. Any ideas what's on her side(HR). Does it happens normally?
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An interviewer called me last week about a job offer. She set up a date for the Skype interview. I am excited and prepared myself. Now the day comes, so 20 minutes before the interview I message here to confirm, and she replied and reiterate the exact time.
I already gave her my Skype Id but then 1, two, three, 5 hours passed, and no notifications in my Skype for request adding contacts or messages indicating for an interview.
I felt my day was wasted since I am currently employed and a one day absent from work would mean subtraction for my weekend salary. Any ideas what's on her side(HR). Does it happens normally?
interviewing
edited Feb 15 '16 at 11:32
mhoran_psprep
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asked Feb 15 '16 at 4:40
rai
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marked as duplicate by Joe Strazzere, gnat, Jim G., Lilienthal♦, Philip Kendall Feb 15 '16 at 19:27
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I think you meant "interviewer"; you were the interviewee. To find out what happened, contact her via a channel that you know works and say "I was standing by but you never connected; could we make sure you have my contact info correct and try again?"
– keshlam
Feb 15 '16 at 4:45
Could it be a timezone difference that caused this confusion ?
– Radu Murzea
Feb 15 '16 at 8:01
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Did you try to contact the HR person again after they missed the scheduled time? (i.e. the same way you messaged to confirm the time just before).
– colmde
Feb 15 '16 at 11:40
Did you send themessages using Skype? Maybe she had the wrong Skype id/mistyped it. IMO the best protocol is if you both have each other's IDs, then each side can send a message beforehand using Skype chat to make sure everything is working.
– Brandin
Feb 15 '16 at 11:47
I email the HR after 4 hours passed and she replied she had an emergency meeting
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An interviewer called me last week about a job offer. She set up a date for the Skype interview. I am excited and prepared myself. Now the day comes, so 20 minutes before the interview I message here to confirm, and she replied and reiterate the exact time.
I already gave her my Skype Id but then 1, two, three, 5 hours passed, and no notifications in my Skype for request adding contacts or messages indicating for an interview.
I felt my day was wasted since I am currently employed and a one day absent from work would mean subtraction for my weekend salary. Any ideas what's on her side(HR). Does it happens normally?
interviewing
edited Feb 15 '16 at 11:32
mhoran_psprep
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asked Feb 15 '16 at 4:40
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This question already has an answer here:
Should I follow up with an interviewer whose call I missed because it was at a different time than agreed?
3 answers
An interviewer called me last week about a job offer. She set up a date for the Skype interview. I am excited and prepared myself. Now the day comes, so 20 minutes before the interview I message here to confirm, and she replied and reiterate the exact time.
I already gave her my Skype Id but then 1, two, three, 5 hours passed, and no notifications in my Skype for request adding contacts or messages indicating for an interview.
I felt my day was wasted since I am currently employed and a one day absent from work would mean subtraction for my weekend salary. Any ideas what's on her side(HR). Does it happens normally?
This question already has an answer here:
Should I follow up with an interviewer whose call I missed because it was at a different time than agreed?
3 answers
interviewing
edited Feb 15 '16 at 11:32
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asked Feb 15 '16 at 4:40
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I think you meant "interviewer"; you were the interviewee. To find out what happened, contact her via a channel that you know works and say "I was standing by but you never connected; could we make sure you have my contact info correct and try again?"
– keshlam
Feb 15 '16 at 4:45
Could it be a timezone difference that caused this confusion ?
– Radu Murzea
Feb 15 '16 at 8:01
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Did you try to contact the HR person again after they missed the scheduled time? (i.e. the same way you messaged to confirm the time just before).
– colmde
Feb 15 '16 at 11:40
Did you send themessages using Skype? Maybe she had the wrong Skype id/mistyped it. IMO the best protocol is if you both have each other's IDs, then each side can send a message beforehand using Skype chat to make sure everything is working.
– Brandin
Feb 15 '16 at 11:47
I email the HR after 4 hours passed and she replied she had an emergency meeting
– rai
Feb 16 '16 at 1:57
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I think you meant "interviewer"; you were the interviewee. To find out what happened, contact her via a channel that you know works and say "I was standing by but you never connected; could we make sure you have my contact info correct and try again?"
– keshlam
Feb 15 '16 at 4:45
Could it be a timezone difference that caused this confusion ?
– Radu Murzea
Feb 15 '16 at 8:01
4
Did you try to contact the HR person again after they missed the scheduled time? (i.e. the same way you messaged to confirm the time just before).
– colmde
Feb 15 '16 at 11:40
Did you send themessages using Skype? Maybe she had the wrong Skype id/mistyped it. IMO the best protocol is if you both have each other's IDs, then each side can send a message beforehand using Skype chat to make sure everything is working.
– Brandin
Feb 15 '16 at 11:47
I email the HR after 4 hours passed and she replied she had an emergency meeting
– rai
Feb 16 '16 at 1:57
1
1
I think you meant "interviewer"; you were the interviewee. To find out what happened, contact her via a channel that you know works and say "I was standing by but you never connected; could we make sure you have my contact info correct and try again?"
– keshlam
Feb 15 '16 at 4:45
I think you meant "interviewer"; you were the interviewee. To find out what happened, contact her via a channel that you know works and say "I was standing by but you never connected; could we make sure you have my contact info correct and try again?"
– keshlam
Feb 15 '16 at 4:45
Could it be a timezone difference that caused this confusion ?
– Radu Murzea
Feb 15 '16 at 8:01
Could it be a timezone difference that caused this confusion ?
– Radu Murzea
Feb 15 '16 at 8:01
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Did you try to contact the HR person again after they missed the scheduled time? (i.e. the same way you messaged to confirm the time just before).
– colmde
Feb 15 '16 at 11:40
Did you try to contact the HR person again after they missed the scheduled time? (i.e. the same way you messaged to confirm the time just before).
– colmde
Feb 15 '16 at 11:40
Did you send themessages using Skype? Maybe she had the wrong Skype id/mistyped it. IMO the best protocol is if you both have each other's IDs, then each side can send a message beforehand using Skype chat to make sure everything is working.
– Brandin
Feb 15 '16 at 11:47
Did you send themessages using Skype? Maybe she had the wrong Skype id/mistyped it. IMO the best protocol is if you both have each other's IDs, then each side can send a message beforehand using Skype chat to make sure everything is working.
– Brandin
Feb 15 '16 at 11:47
I email the HR after 4 hours passed and she replied she had an emergency meeting
– rai
Feb 16 '16 at 1:57
I email the HR after 4 hours passed and she replied she had an emergency meeting
– rai
Feb 16 '16 at 1:57
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Flaky recruiters happen. I was no-showed three times in a row (!) by the same recruiter for one job, with notice ranging from 15 minutes to zero. It worked out the fourth time, and I ended up taking the job. (She, on the other hand, no longer works there.)
That said, it is rude for HR to not tell you anything, and I would have given up and sent them a note after no more than 15 minutes of waiting.
answered Feb 15 '16 at 5:55
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One point that's missing is time zones.
When confirming an appointment, always be sure to mention the
- date
- day of the week
- "tomorrow" or "today", if applicable
- time
- time zone
- duration or end time
Next, be sure to agree in advance on who calls whom.
If you leave out any one of these, it's not unusual for people to miss meetings. Even if you include all of these, people occasionally screw up.
In addition, try to get emergency contact information in case something comes up (you're sick, etc). Since you already have their email address, this should be good enough.
If it's a skype call, tell them your id and ask for theirs in the same message, and make sure your privacy settings actually allow them to call you:
Once they're 5-6 minutes late, contact them in a neutral tone:
Re: Interview
Hi Joe,
I'm ready for the 5 o'clock interview when you are, skype id is irAdam.
Regards,
Ian
Do not sound angry. Sending an angry email when they had to deal with a fire alarm doesn't help your cause.
Once your time slot for the interview has passed, go back to work and send them a note that you're no longer available.
Re: 5 o'clock Interview
Hi Joe,
It's now half past 5, so I'm no longer available for the 5 o'clock interview. Please let me know if everything's alright and if you'd like to reschedule.
Regards,
Ian
There is a reason why they missed the interview. Even if that reason is incompetence, keep in mind a company is not the same as one person working there. One incompetent person in HR does not mean you wouldn't like the job.
Look at the bright side: Dealing professionally and patiently with incompetent HR who scares other candidates away increases your chances of getting an offer.
answered Feb 15 '16 at 12:28
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It's possible that the person conducting the interview had an emergency and was not able to go to work that day. This also happened to me for a phone interview. It was booked and ready to go and he did not call me. I contacted the recruiter and she said that he hurt his back on the weekend and could not come into work that day. We were able to re-book the interview for a couple of days later.
What I would do is leave her an email and let her know what happened. If she is interested then she will get back to you. That being said don't hold your breath either! If it wasn't an emergency then it may be a sign of a very disorganized company and you might want to think twice.
Something probably came up for her (a meeting) or maybe her Skype didn't open/she couldn't log in if she was able to contact you 20 mins before the meeting. She clearly did intent to meet with you. I would give it another try and if the excuse wasn't all that great I would be dissapointed with that for sure and unless it was a great job maybe be suspicious about how organized the company is.
An external recruiter might be a flake and trying to get leads while interviewing you at the same time but that's not a reflection of the company. If it's the specific hiring manager I'd be concerned if the excuse wasn't great.
answered Feb 15 '16 at 5:11
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She confirmed the Skype interview 20 minutes before the schedule.Maybe she hurt her back too....Maybe an emergency happens(meetings)
– rai
Feb 15 '16 at 5:23
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Note that only real emergencies should qualify as a valid reason to never contact the OP when it became clear that the interviewer couldn't do the interview. Being unable to login to Skype or having an emergency meeting does not prevent someone from sending a quick email to apologise and promise to reschedule.
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My suggestion is to drop the company afterwards and look into other job opportunities with more reliable companies. Human Resources (HR) is the representative of the company and a unreliable HR member does not bode well for the integrity of the company.
It is rude and unprofessional for them to not provide you with notice ahead of time if the original agreed upon schedule needs to be changed. Interviewing is a two way street with you evaluating the trustworthiness of the company as much as the prospective employer evaluating your qualifications as a prospective employee.
The time you spent chasing them is time better used elsewhere interviewing with other employers who are more professional.
answered Feb 15 '16 at 12:02
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4 Answers
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Flaky recruiters happen. I was no-showed three times in a row (!) by the same recruiter for one job, with notice ranging from 15 minutes to zero. It worked out the fourth time, and I ended up taking the job. (She, on the other hand, no longer works there.)
That said, it is rude for HR to not tell you anything, and I would have given up and sent them a note after no more than 15 minutes of waiting.
answered Feb 15 '16 at 5:55
jpatokal
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up vote
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Flaky recruiters happen. I was no-showed three times in a row (!) by the same recruiter for one job, with notice ranging from 15 minutes to zero. It worked out the fourth time, and I ended up taking the job. (She, on the other hand, no longer works there.)
That said, it is rude for HR to not tell you anything, and I would have given up and sent them a note after no more than 15 minutes of waiting.
answered Feb 15 '16 at 5:55
jpatokal
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suggest improvements |Â
up vote
6
down vote
up vote
6
down vote
Flaky recruiters happen. I was no-showed three times in a row (!) by the same recruiter for one job, with notice ranging from 15 minutes to zero. It worked out the fourth time, and I ended up taking the job. (She, on the other hand, no longer works there.)
That said, it is rude for HR to not tell you anything, and I would have given up and sent them a note after no more than 15 minutes of waiting.
answered Feb 15 '16 at 5:55
jpatokal
6,58222233
Flaky recruiters happen. I was no-showed three times in a row (!) by the same recruiter for one job, with notice ranging from 15 minutes to zero. It worked out the fourth time, and I ended up taking the job. (She, on the other hand, no longer works there.)
That said, it is rude for HR to not tell you anything, and I would have given up and sent them a note after no more than 15 minutes of waiting.
answered Feb 15 '16 at 5:55
jpatokal
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answered Feb 15 '16 at 5:55
jpatokal
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answered Feb 15 '16 at 5:55
jpatokal
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answered Feb 15 '16 at 5:55
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One point that's missing is time zones.
When confirming an appointment, always be sure to mention the
- date
- day of the week
- "tomorrow" or "today", if applicable
- time
- time zone
- duration or end time
Next, be sure to agree in advance on who calls whom.
If you leave out any one of these, it's not unusual for people to miss meetings. Even if you include all of these, people occasionally screw up.
In addition, try to get emergency contact information in case something comes up (you're sick, etc). Since you already have their email address, this should be good enough.
If it's a skype call, tell them your id and ask for theirs in the same message, and make sure your privacy settings actually allow them to call you:
Once they're 5-6 minutes late, contact them in a neutral tone:
Re: Interview
Hi Joe,
I'm ready for the 5 o'clock interview when you are, skype id is irAdam.
Regards,
Ian
Do not sound angry. Sending an angry email when they had to deal with a fire alarm doesn't help your cause.
Once your time slot for the interview has passed, go back to work and send them a note that you're no longer available.
Re: 5 o'clock Interview
Hi Joe,
It's now half past 5, so I'm no longer available for the 5 o'clock interview. Please let me know if everything's alright and if you'd like to reschedule.
Regards,
Ian
There is a reason why they missed the interview. Even if that reason is incompetence, keep in mind a company is not the same as one person working there. One incompetent person in HR does not mean you wouldn't like the job.
Look at the bright side: Dealing professionally and patiently with incompetent HR who scares other candidates away increases your chances of getting an offer.
answered Feb 15 '16 at 12:28
Peter
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One point that's missing is time zones.
When confirming an appointment, always be sure to mention the
- date
- day of the week
- "tomorrow" or "today", if applicable
- time
- time zone
- duration or end time
Next, be sure to agree in advance on who calls whom.
If you leave out any one of these, it's not unusual for people to miss meetings. Even if you include all of these, people occasionally screw up.
In addition, try to get emergency contact information in case something comes up (you're sick, etc). Since you already have their email address, this should be good enough.
If it's a skype call, tell them your id and ask for theirs in the same message, and make sure your privacy settings actually allow them to call you:
Once they're 5-6 minutes late, contact them in a neutral tone:
Re: Interview
Hi Joe,
I'm ready for the 5 o'clock interview when you are, skype id is irAdam.
Regards,
Ian
Do not sound angry. Sending an angry email when they had to deal with a fire alarm doesn't help your cause.
Once your time slot for the interview has passed, go back to work and send them a note that you're no longer available.
Re: 5 o'clock Interview
Hi Joe,
It's now half past 5, so I'm no longer available for the 5 o'clock interview. Please let me know if everything's alright and if you'd like to reschedule.
Regards,
Ian
There is a reason why they missed the interview. Even if that reason is incompetence, keep in mind a company is not the same as one person working there. One incompetent person in HR does not mean you wouldn't like the job.
Look at the bright side: Dealing professionally and patiently with incompetent HR who scares other candidates away increases your chances of getting an offer.
answered Feb 15 '16 at 12:28
Peter
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One point that's missing is time zones.
When confirming an appointment, always be sure to mention the
- date
- day of the week
- "tomorrow" or "today", if applicable
- time
- time zone
- duration or end time
Next, be sure to agree in advance on who calls whom.
If you leave out any one of these, it's not unusual for people to miss meetings. Even if you include all of these, people occasionally screw up.
In addition, try to get emergency contact information in case something comes up (you're sick, etc). Since you already have their email address, this should be good enough.
If it's a skype call, tell them your id and ask for theirs in the same message, and make sure your privacy settings actually allow them to call you:
Once they're 5-6 minutes late, contact them in a neutral tone:
Re: Interview
Hi Joe,
I'm ready for the 5 o'clock interview when you are, skype id is irAdam.
Regards,
Ian
Do not sound angry. Sending an angry email when they had to deal with a fire alarm doesn't help your cause.
Once your time slot for the interview has passed, go back to work and send them a note that you're no longer available.
Re: 5 o'clock Interview
Hi Joe,
It's now half past 5, so I'm no longer available for the 5 o'clock interview. Please let me know if everything's alright and if you'd like to reschedule.
Regards,
Ian
There is a reason why they missed the interview. Even if that reason is incompetence, keep in mind a company is not the same as one person working there. One incompetent person in HR does not mean you wouldn't like the job.
Look at the bright side: Dealing professionally and patiently with incompetent HR who scares other candidates away increases your chances of getting an offer.
answered Feb 15 '16 at 12:28
Peter
10.3k11835
One point that's missing is time zones.
When confirming an appointment, always be sure to mention the
- date
- day of the week
- "tomorrow" or "today", if applicable
- time
- time zone
- duration or end time
Next, be sure to agree in advance on who calls whom.
If you leave out any one of these, it's not unusual for people to miss meetings. Even if you include all of these, people occasionally screw up.
In addition, try to get emergency contact information in case something comes up (you're sick, etc). Since you already have their email address, this should be good enough.
If it's a skype call, tell them your id and ask for theirs in the same message, and make sure your privacy settings actually allow them to call you:
Once they're 5-6 minutes late, contact them in a neutral tone:
Re: Interview
Hi Joe,
I'm ready for the 5 o'clock interview when you are, skype id is irAdam.
Regards,
Ian
Do not sound angry. Sending an angry email when they had to deal with a fire alarm doesn't help your cause.
Once your time slot for the interview has passed, go back to work and send them a note that you're no longer available.
Re: 5 o'clock Interview
Hi Joe,
It's now half past 5, so I'm no longer available for the 5 o'clock interview. Please let me know if everything's alright and if you'd like to reschedule.
Regards,
Ian
There is a reason why they missed the interview. Even if that reason is incompetence, keep in mind a company is not the same as one person working there. One incompetent person in HR does not mean you wouldn't like the job.
Look at the bright side: Dealing professionally and patiently with incompetent HR who scares other candidates away increases your chances of getting an offer.
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It's possible that the person conducting the interview had an emergency and was not able to go to work that day. This also happened to me for a phone interview. It was booked and ready to go and he did not call me. I contacted the recruiter and she said that he hurt his back on the weekend and could not come into work that day. We were able to re-book the interview for a couple of days later.
What I would do is leave her an email and let her know what happened. If she is interested then she will get back to you. That being said don't hold your breath either! If it wasn't an emergency then it may be a sign of a very disorganized company and you might want to think twice.
Something probably came up for her (a meeting) or maybe her Skype didn't open/she couldn't log in if she was able to contact you 20 mins before the meeting. She clearly did intent to meet with you. I would give it another try and if the excuse wasn't all that great I would be dissapointed with that for sure and unless it was a great job maybe be suspicious about how organized the company is.
An external recruiter might be a flake and trying to get leads while interviewing you at the same time but that's not a reflection of the company. If it's the specific hiring manager I'd be concerned if the excuse wasn't great.
answered Feb 15 '16 at 5:11
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She confirmed the Skype interview 20 minutes before the schedule.Maybe she hurt her back too....Maybe an emergency happens(meetings)
– rai
Feb 15 '16 at 5:23
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Note that only real emergencies should qualify as a valid reason to never contact the OP when it became clear that the interviewer couldn't do the interview. Being unable to login to Skype or having an emergency meeting does not prevent someone from sending a quick email to apologise and promise to reschedule.
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Feb 15 '16 at 9:49
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It's possible that the person conducting the interview had an emergency and was not able to go to work that day. This also happened to me for a phone interview. It was booked and ready to go and he did not call me. I contacted the recruiter and she said that he hurt his back on the weekend and could not come into work that day. We were able to re-book the interview for a couple of days later.
What I would do is leave her an email and let her know what happened. If she is interested then she will get back to you. That being said don't hold your breath either! If it wasn't an emergency then it may be a sign of a very disorganized company and you might want to think twice.
Something probably came up for her (a meeting) or maybe her Skype didn't open/she couldn't log in if she was able to contact you 20 mins before the meeting. She clearly did intent to meet with you. I would give it another try and if the excuse wasn't all that great I would be dissapointed with that for sure and unless it was a great job maybe be suspicious about how organized the company is.
An external recruiter might be a flake and trying to get leads while interviewing you at the same time but that's not a reflection of the company. If it's the specific hiring manager I'd be concerned if the excuse wasn't great.
answered Feb 15 '16 at 5:11
user1261710
2,04941121
She confirmed the Skype interview 20 minutes before the schedule.Maybe she hurt her back too....Maybe an emergency happens(meetings)
– rai
Feb 15 '16 at 5:23
2
Note that only real emergencies should qualify as a valid reason to never contact the OP when it became clear that the interviewer couldn't do the interview. Being unable to login to Skype or having an emergency meeting does not prevent someone from sending a quick email to apologise and promise to reschedule.
– Lilienthal♦
Feb 15 '16 at 9:49
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It's possible that the person conducting the interview had an emergency and was not able to go to work that day. This also happened to me for a phone interview. It was booked and ready to go and he did not call me. I contacted the recruiter and she said that he hurt his back on the weekend and could not come into work that day. We were able to re-book the interview for a couple of days later.
What I would do is leave her an email and let her know what happened. If she is interested then she will get back to you. That being said don't hold your breath either! If it wasn't an emergency then it may be a sign of a very disorganized company and you might want to think twice.
Something probably came up for her (a meeting) or maybe her Skype didn't open/she couldn't log in if she was able to contact you 20 mins before the meeting. She clearly did intent to meet with you. I would give it another try and if the excuse wasn't all that great I would be dissapointed with that for sure and unless it was a great job maybe be suspicious about how organized the company is.
An external recruiter might be a flake and trying to get leads while interviewing you at the same time but that's not a reflection of the company. If it's the specific hiring manager I'd be concerned if the excuse wasn't great.
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It's possible that the person conducting the interview had an emergency and was not able to go to work that day. This also happened to me for a phone interview. It was booked and ready to go and he did not call me. I contacted the recruiter and she said that he hurt his back on the weekend and could not come into work that day. We were able to re-book the interview for a couple of days later.
What I would do is leave her an email and let her know what happened. If she is interested then she will get back to you. That being said don't hold your breath either! If it wasn't an emergency then it may be a sign of a very disorganized company and you might want to think twice.
Something probably came up for her (a meeting) or maybe her Skype didn't open/she couldn't log in if she was able to contact you 20 mins before the meeting. She clearly did intent to meet with you. I would give it another try and if the excuse wasn't all that great I would be dissapointed with that for sure and unless it was a great job maybe be suspicious about how organized the company is.
An external recruiter might be a flake and trying to get leads while interviewing you at the same time but that's not a reflection of the company. If it's the specific hiring manager I'd be concerned if the excuse wasn't great.
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She confirmed the Skype interview 20 minutes before the schedule.Maybe she hurt her back too....Maybe an emergency happens(meetings)
– rai
Feb 15 '16 at 5:23
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Note that only real emergencies should qualify as a valid reason to never contact the OP when it became clear that the interviewer couldn't do the interview. Being unable to login to Skype or having an emergency meeting does not prevent someone from sending a quick email to apologise and promise to reschedule.
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Feb 15 '16 at 9:49
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She confirmed the Skype interview 20 minutes before the schedule.Maybe she hurt her back too....Maybe an emergency happens(meetings)
– rai
Feb 15 '16 at 5:23
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Note that only real emergencies should qualify as a valid reason to never contact the OP when it became clear that the interviewer couldn't do the interview. Being unable to login to Skype or having an emergency meeting does not prevent someone from sending a quick email to apologise and promise to reschedule.
– Lilienthal♦
Feb 15 '16 at 9:49
She confirmed the Skype interview 20 minutes before the schedule.Maybe she hurt her back too....Maybe an emergency happens(meetings)
– rai
Feb 15 '16 at 5:23
She confirmed the Skype interview 20 minutes before the schedule.Maybe she hurt her back too....Maybe an emergency happens(meetings)
– rai
Feb 15 '16 at 5:23
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Note that only real emergencies should qualify as a valid reason to never contact the OP when it became clear that the interviewer couldn't do the interview. Being unable to login to Skype or having an emergency meeting does not prevent someone from sending a quick email to apologise and promise to reschedule.
– Lilienthal♦
Feb 15 '16 at 9:49
Note that only real emergencies should qualify as a valid reason to never contact the OP when it became clear that the interviewer couldn't do the interview. Being unable to login to Skype or having an emergency meeting does not prevent someone from sending a quick email to apologise and promise to reschedule.
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My suggestion is to drop the company afterwards and look into other job opportunities with more reliable companies. Human Resources (HR) is the representative of the company and a unreliable HR member does not bode well for the integrity of the company.
It is rude and unprofessional for them to not provide you with notice ahead of time if the original agreed upon schedule needs to be changed. Interviewing is a two way street with you evaluating the trustworthiness of the company as much as the prospective employer evaluating your qualifications as a prospective employee.
The time you spent chasing them is time better used elsewhere interviewing with other employers who are more professional.
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My suggestion is to drop the company afterwards and look into other job opportunities with more reliable companies. Human Resources (HR) is the representative of the company and a unreliable HR member does not bode well for the integrity of the company.
It is rude and unprofessional for them to not provide you with notice ahead of time if the original agreed upon schedule needs to be changed. Interviewing is a two way street with you evaluating the trustworthiness of the company as much as the prospective employer evaluating your qualifications as a prospective employee.
The time you spent chasing them is time better used elsewhere interviewing with other employers who are more professional.
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My suggestion is to drop the company afterwards and look into other job opportunities with more reliable companies. Human Resources (HR) is the representative of the company and a unreliable HR member does not bode well for the integrity of the company.
It is rude and unprofessional for them to not provide you with notice ahead of time if the original agreed upon schedule needs to be changed. Interviewing is a two way street with you evaluating the trustworthiness of the company as much as the prospective employer evaluating your qualifications as a prospective employee.
The time you spent chasing them is time better used elsewhere interviewing with other employers who are more professional.
answered Feb 15 '16 at 12:02
Anthony
5,1431255
My suggestion is to drop the company afterwards and look into other job opportunities with more reliable companies. Human Resources (HR) is the representative of the company and a unreliable HR member does not bode well for the integrity of the company.
It is rude and unprofessional for them to not provide you with notice ahead of time if the original agreed upon schedule needs to be changed. Interviewing is a two way street with you evaluating the trustworthiness of the company as much as the prospective employer evaluating your qualifications as a prospective employee.
The time you spent chasing them is time better used elsewhere interviewing with other employers who are more professional.
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answered Feb 15 '16 at 12:02
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I think you meant "interviewer"; you were the interviewee. To find out what happened, contact her via a channel that you know works and say "I was standing by but you never connected; could we make sure you have my contact info correct and try again?"
– keshlam
Feb 15 '16 at 4:45
Could it be a timezone difference that caused this confusion ?
– Radu Murzea
Feb 15 '16 at 8:01
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Did you try to contact the HR person again after they missed the scheduled time? (i.e. the same way you messaged to confirm the time just before).
– colmde
Feb 15 '16 at 11:40
Did you send themessages using Skype? Maybe she had the wrong Skype id/mistyped it. IMO the best protocol is if you both have each other's IDs, then each side can send a message beforehand using Skype chat to make sure everything is working.
– Brandin
Feb 15 '16 at 11:47
I email the HR after 4 hours passed and she replied she had an emergency meeting
– rai
Feb 16 '16 at 1:57