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Hey there! 🌟 Have you ever felt like you’re being treated like a piece of garbage in the job market? It’s unfortunate, but you’re not alone. Let’s dive into some actionable advice and insights to help you navigate this tough situation.
The Issue: Lack of Communication and Respect
It’s frustrating to be left in the dark after an interview, especially when a top university promises to cover your travel expenses but fails to follow through. This kind of behavior is unacceptable and can leave candidates feeling disrespected and undervalued.
Actionable Steps:
Here are some steps you can take to address the situation and hopefully get the outcome you deserve:
- Follow Up: It’s important to follow up with the university regarding your interview status and reimbursement. Send a polite reminder email and express your concern about the lack of communication.
- Seek Clarification: If you still don’t receive a response, consider reaching out to a different contact at the university or the HR department for clarification on the status of your application.
- Stay Professional: While it’s understandable to feel frustrated, it’s crucial to remain professional in your communications. This will reflect positively on you as a candidate, regardless of the outcome.
Recommendations:
- Be Assertive: Don’t be afraid to advocate for yourself and seek the information you need to move forward in your job search.
- Consider Other Options: If the university continues to show a lack of respect for candidates, it may be worth exploring other opportunities with organizations that value their employees and potential hires.
Remember, you deserve to be treated with respect and receive clear communication throughout the hiring process. Don’t settle for anything less! Good luck with your job search, and stay strong in the face of challenges. 💪🏼
I just recieved a TT assistant prof rejection from a top 10 school in my field. I applied in….2018. I left academia after a post-doc during COVID. So, nice of them to let me know 6 years later.
As someone who worked for a university in an admin role for over a decade, and who was married to a professor for a while, I can tell you that this has nothing to do with the current job market or with being a top 10 university. It was my experience, and the experience of people I knew in academia, that the more prestigious the university was, the more likely the academics that worked there were to be pricks.
Man I hope you have something in writing about being reimbursed. Hopefully it comes in this month because reimbursements usually run on net 30 type schedules.
yea academia has wayyyyy too much bureaucracy for me to want to work in it.