Why You Don't Hear Back From the Interviewer

Isn't it annoying when you've had what you thought was a good job interview and you never hear back from the interviewer again?

It's rude, it's frustrating, and it happens a lot. Here's a great explanation about why it happens, as described by Penelope Trunk's HR friend in Penelope's blog, Brazen Careerist:

The primary reason candidates don’t hear back after the interview is that most recruiters and/or interviewers don’t shut the discussion down when they know it’s a non-fit.  This is rooted in human nature and avoiding conflict.

Bingo.

Skilled interviewers will avoid wasting everyone's time and will say what needs to be said. Most interviewers however, not only hate rejecting people but don't bother to acquire the skill and the guts it takes to clearly say "Thanks but no thanks."

Penelope's right on with her advice - if you're given the cold shoulder, just move on and focus on how you're going to ace the next interview.

Heather Mundell
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