I have 'temped' as the spotty work exp oik, since arriving in Canada, whose sole job was to reply to unsuccessful work applicants...my respect however, for the companies that took the trouble to say No Thank You was, and is,vast.

OK, another thing to get used to and learn (When I say something, I generally mean it and do it...so old fashioned! )

~That is true of almost everyone, I think. But that is not a good standard IMO. Disappointing, but accepted.

Not in my experience. I went for an interview recently in Vancouver, which is around 8 hours driving round trip, so involves considerable time and effort. Spent 3 hours being interviewed by the CEO, Chairman and 2 VPs. All very cordial and friendly.

I followed up with a thank you for your time and the opportunity, look forward to hearing from you sort of email. No response. Follow up voicemails x2. No response. I don't mind a thanks, but no thanks reply, but no feedback at all after being short listed is pretty poor, and unfortunately reflects badly on them IMO.

The could still be considering you or have someone else on whom they are awaiting a response. Nevertheless, if you left a direct request for an update via voicemail, it's pretty poor form.

I think it's just variable. I've applied for a few jobs online, and for three of them I've gotten a response back thanking me for my interest but I have not been selected for the position. And all these postings were ones that had the small print of "only candidates who have been selected will be contacted".

A few years ago, my brother interviewed with the company I work for (in another division). He went for two interviews, then had radio silence. He followed up twice and had no response. I tried emailing, no response. I had one of the head partners follow up, no response.

Some people are just douchebags, and some people are very nice. It's entirely variable.

I think the moral of the story is to expect them all to be douchebags, and then just be pleasantly surprised at the handful who turn out to actually be humans.

Gawd... viva la Canada But OK a good strategy

Rich, sorry to hear that. And hopefully they will come back with a positive answer.

Your situation reminded me of mine (yours is worse of course) I just found it baffling that they would not simply answer. Isn't that easier?..I have worked in quite a few countries but this is actually completely new to me (OK yes, yes it is sinking in )

I wonder if it is something to do with that they have such little respect for candidates (that big a pool of fish to pick from) and/or that they are 'supposed' to be nice/polite people, and would only serve good news?

Anyway I am sorry to hear of that. Best of luck in your search.

floatsy

It's not uncommon in the UK these days. As Schnook said, the best thing is set your expectation (of employer contact) low, and then be pleasantly surprised when they respond.

+1 I live by that mantra, I expect very little and then when it works out well its a bonus

I think after 6 weeks without contact the opportunity has passed.

sounds like a crap company anyway.

IMO, stupidly short-sighted on their part. What if they wanted to hire you later? idiots.

It's the Canadian way is it not?

From what others have said above, locals would just accept it as par for the course. I agree with you, though.

for minion type jobs, yes. But at a senior level? Like there's so much good senior exec talent flying around in BC? I think it's short-sighted.

Just to add some positive bells and whistles on my depressing thread there have been others who have all responded professionally to my "reach outs". In my old ancient world, responding was just called professionalism. But I will adapt. PS one of the ones who ignored is a Brit. Guess adaption is par for the course