Is it appropriate to ignore a persistently contacting new grad candidate after multiple attempts to reach out? Need advice on handling persistent job applicants and setting boundaries professionally. #NewGrad #Recruitment #ProfessionalEtiquette #JobSearch #CandidateCommunication #SettingBoundaries #JobApplicants
Normally I’d just ignore them but I try to show some grace to recent grads as the pandemic really threw their poop in a loop. I’d reach back out to them one more time either through email or text and reiterate the feedback and wish them well going forward.Â
If you wanted to go above and beyond you could offer a short phone call window (15 minutes max) if they had something specific they wanted to know. At that time I’d give the feedback that their behavior will reflect poorly on them going forward. After that, I’d consider the manner closed.Â
I’d have a quick phone call with this person and directly let them know that they’ve been rejected and are no longer in consideration for the roles. If they keep calling after that I would just block/ignore.
I think one phone call back is fine but if she gave me any pushback or was rude I would ignore from then on. One of my pet peeves is applicants doing things like this, especially the not leaving a voicemail.
Do they want a job agency recruiting? send them my way!
You are right. That is unprofessional. But she is a recent grad, so she does not have experience yet. Granted, this is unusual behavior even in a non-professional setting. With that said, who knows what bad advice she is getting from family members or friends?
“Keep calling them. They like that. It shows you are aggressive and persistent.”
I would send an email. Tell her you prefer to communicate that way, and give her honest feedback about the harassment. She needs to know how weird it is.
I would NOT get on the phone with her. Who knows what she is going to say that she doesn’t want a record of?