#RecruiterIssues #RemoteWork #JobSearch
Ugh, has anyone else had a recruiter pull a fast one like this? 🙄 I was excited when I got a text about a 100% remote role, but then on the phone, I found out it’s actually 1 day a week in the office. Talk about a disappointment!
I can’t help but wonder, why did she say it was 100% remote in the first place? Is she just trying to bait me and hope I’ll change my mind? It’s frustrating and really makes me lose trust in her and the agency she works for.
Here’s my plan of action:
– Clearly communicate my remote work expectations from the get-go
– Ask for written confirmation of the remote work arrangement before proceeding
– Keep looking for other opportunities that align with my criteria
Has anyone else dealt with a similar situation? How did you handle it? Let’s share our experiences and help each other navigate these tricky recruiter interactions! 💬🤔 #JobSearchStruggles #RemoteWorkSolutions
Nefarious behavior. Way to be an example of why we dislike recruiters.
Not everyone’s cup of tea but I’d say to her “there seems to be a mistake. You mentioned the jobs a hybrid role. I’m happy to accept the position as long as it’s 100% remote. Can you sort the misunderstanding out?” Then I’d send receipts. Then, professionally, play dumb and confused. Then end it with saying “oh I see. Well whenever that remote positions opens let me know”
It won’t change anything, but it would be my small way to annoy the recruiter.
I applied for a job that was 100% remote. Get through the screening and the hr lady said it was remote. I pass the technical with flying colors, next was with the vp of operations which went great and I was excited saying I’d come by the office every once in a while to say hello to the teams. She said great bc it’s a hybrid position. I was confused but didn’t question it bc I needed a job. After a couple more rounds I got the job. I really got tired of the job bc it was in 3 days a week and 2 days at home. I no longer work there 😂.
Tell the recruiter you’re definitely interested. When they’re ready to extend the offer, tell them you aren’t going to come to the office.
Reciprocate the care they’ve given you.
This happened to me this last Fall. Thought I had it in the bag. Good match for my skills and salary needs. Advertised and interviewed as a remote role. At the last minute, the final interview was cancelled with no communication. When I reached out to ask what happened, I was told the role had suddenly switched to on-site in another state…
Recruiters are too busy to be honest.
That’s the worst. They think you’ll be more willing to change your mind once talking to them. I day a week will quickly become 2-3 maybe 5. I had them recruiters do that with pay string me a long understanding my pay requirements and suddenly oh “company does not pay that much.”
If this is something that you’re 100% on then don’t budge. Screenshot the text, say I was initially under the impression from our previous communication that this role was 100% remote. Unfortunately, based on our phone conversation, it is hybrid and therefore I’m no longer interested in moving forward. Please keep me in mind if this role does become 100% remote or for future remote roles that may be a mutual fit. Thank you!
Boom, you stay in the sea & avoid the bait. Unless you need the job then good luck on that interview!
“We only say that because if we don’t then we don’t get as many candidates” /facepalm
That’s happened to me before as well. A recruiter messaged me on LI and said “I have a 100% remote position with only 2 or 3 days in-office”. I responded back saying I don’t think you understand what 100% remote means and then he’s like, “haha, yeah…it’s mostly remote”….I hate recruiters.
You don’t have the offer yet, don’t sweat it
I’ve made a hobby of stringing along recruiters. I’ll send them a notice that I’m interested in a position and then see how long I can can waste their time. Longest streak is about six months. Even when I stop answering their calls and emails they’ll still keep bugging me. I’ve even gone so far as to set up interviews and just not go. They’ll still call me and email me asking me if I’m interested in the job. I tell them I’m not intetested in anything less than $100k a year, two weeks vacation available starting the first day, 100% 401k matching with no cap, vision insurance that fully covers a pair of glasses and a years supply of contacts every year, the best medical insurance available, and they’ll act like they can provide that, and ask me to come in for an interview, and I’m just like nahhh. You guys are straight uo lying your asses off lmao