nalleyne

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   by nalleyne 2y ago

   Yeah I mean I don’t really feel like it’s asking for too much to get a no. I understand companies are worried about the legal implications that could stem from giving specifics, but hearing “we chose to move forward with another candidate”
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   by nalleyne 2y ago

   I've started applying a lot less frequently as of late. Finding a batch of companies that post on smaller forums like this usually nets me a better response rate because I can speak to an actual person. Keeping it open-ended makes me t
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   by nalleyne 2y ago

   I mean, even a generic rejection would be preferable to radio silence. It keeps my hopes up, thinking I'll eventually hear something back with enough time/patience. This whole process is just brutal
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   by nalleyne 2y ago

   This perspective makes it more understandable, but after 1-2 follow-ups, does that usually remain the case?
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   Ask HN: Why has ghosting candidates become so prevalent

   27 points by nalleyne 2y ago|32 comments