HR is terrible in the US

[usame 21]

We are from Boston, one of the best parts of the country for high tech, still took hubby a long time. My sister is in HR in high tech industry and she wrote his resume and helped him network big time, and still nothing. I ended up looking through craigslist late one night and saw an add for a intern position and sent his resume for the heck of it figuring they wouldn't hire an intern with several years experience. I thought with a intern position it would be an in and a way to fatten up his resume. They called him the next morning for an interview and hired him on the spot. His job is amazing with great benefits and pay, but it took a long time

Thank you for offering useful advice and not trying to break me down. I know I'm not from the US and my experience is different - I see that as a positive instead of a negative and I'd be willing to explain that to any Hiring Manager. I'm glad your husband found what he was looking for. Immigrants to the US are dedicated to working hard in their new country. The majority of us are not looking for a hand out or a free ride.

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[nitsirk7562 82]

Ah, I see from your other threads now why you'll definitely have difficulties finding a job in the US. I challenge you to change your perception and try to see some good in things instead of focusing on the negatives. You will get no where in this country by berating it's people or culture.

[Blue Bianchi 77]

This is true, and I have been in a hiring panel where it was very obvious that the hiring manager already had her mind set on one external candidate.

However, that candidate got a little over confident and gave a really bad interview and the hiring manager couldn't save her. We ended up hiring an awesome, out-of-the-blue candidate who knew no inside contacts, knew no one from the industry, but seemed (and has been) absolutely perfect for the position.

So, job hunters out there take heart!

You're often in a situation in which an internal candidate already unofficially "has" the job, or the hiring manager already has an external candidate in mind and they're playing a cat-and-mouse game with HR to ensure that their candidate of choice makes it through.

[jbanya 19]

I hear you!

I once met a VP of Marketing in a job fair, he interview me on the spot then invite me to fill up application through their website. The next day someone from their HR called me for an official interview. In my resume stated that I have pre planned event so will be away for 10 weeks, she told me the VP knew about it and my unpaid leave are pre approved. Everything seems fine, we started some personal chat and she asked about my plan for the 10 weeks vacation, I told her I'm in my 6 weeks pregnant and I need maternity leave by that time. She then a bit shock and told me I'll have second interview and she will call me. I feel that she is quite rude...and stupid by saying that after interview, during our chat...

So I didn't follow up the status, after 2 weeks we decided to move back to WA from IL, so that we can stay closer to the family.

4 weeks later the VP who first interview me, sent me an email and apologized for the delay on this hiring progress, and told me he would like to have me join his team.

Seriously I'd love to join the company, as they just celebrated 120 years anniversary! If they confirmed my employment before we make decision back to WA, we will really stay in IL and build our family there.

Edited September 22, 2015 by jbanya