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kristina anderson
Career development 2mo
I normally don’t post things like this, but I’m honestly really frustrated and disappointed.

I’m currently 2 months postpartum and was recently cleared to return to work, so I applied for a part-time phlebotomist position. A recruiter scheduled me for an interview in Ellicott City and even confirmed beforehand that I would still be attending.

Since the location wasn’t accessible by nearby public transportation, I had to spend $100 total on Lyft rides just to get there and back. My husband also had to take off work so I could attend the interview, all while I’m already exhausted from sleepless nights with a newborn.

When I arrived, I was told the manager was on vacation. After trying multiple times to contact the recruiter with no response, I finally reached out to the manager directly, only to find out the position had already been filled LAST MONTH and all interviews were supposed to have been canceled.

I understand mistakes happen, but this whole situation was extremely unprofessional and could have been avoided with proper communication. My time, money, and energy were wasted unnecessarily.

Being postpartum and trying to get back into the workforce is already stressful enough without situations like this. So I sent him a email jobs need to stop wasting peoples time.

#ProfessionalismMatters #CommunicationMatters
#InterviewExperience #firsttimemomjourney #phlebotomistlife
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  • Michelle Bolton

    8
    2mo

    Hi Kristina, an unfortunate experience. Seems like you are very invested in doing your best. We have to do our research. Not sure why the person you... spoke with decided to confirm the interview especially after you arrived and the information you received was the total opposite. The inconvenience of your experience has a reason. Congratulations on being a mom! Not sure if this is #1, but I do hope you enjoyed Mother’s Day. I do hope that your husband enjoyed spending time with his family as well. The work place/force is not what it used to be but knowing what to expect helps. I would do extra research on everything so you know you’re not wasting your time. I also don’t think you will hear from that guy again. Hopefully he has some guts and will at least apologize, but sounds like he’s not that decent person from what you experienced. Stay strong (I’m a Vamp myself so good luck)  more

  • morris ogwal

    2mo

    Some day these companies/organisations will be sued and they may make loses in compensation!.

  • Zaharazah MacCauley

    2mo

    I’m sorry this happened to you, but did you take into consideration your regular commute had you passed the interview?

  • J M

    12
    2mo

    Life gives us many opportunities to embrace - I would suggest that venting is great but be sure not to burn any bridges doing so - their new hire may... not work out. Calling a day ahead to confirm your appointment would have saved much but cost little. As far as not being interviewed you should have been given some type of notice. Sorry that you have been given this lesson.  more

  • Obina Tom

    4
    2mo

    Its completely natural to react the way you did.While you expressed your feelings without hurting another,you of course hurt your self.Never mind... .Calm down.Recollect your self and focus on moving forward.A million companies are a head of you.Let your husband continue to be considerate for now until then. more

  • Gladys E. Bustos

    48
    2mo

    They are collecting resumes. They meet quotas by saying that they just can't find talent. This bs you must have 3 to t interviews is bs too. Look... for consulting or contract work. I stopped interviewing eons ago. It's a true mind screw. When people do the background check they find things about you that can wonder if you can duplicate their business model.  more

  • Demetria January

    2mo

    Im sorry this happened to you! It sounds horrendous. I know you are exhausted and overwhelmed, but im so proud of you for just getting back into the... workforce! more

  • James McCoy III

    2mo

    Kristina I hear that. I mean it seems as though consideration on the part of the manager was absent. Something a person would expect to not happen... after seemingly risking it all for the interview. So is the manager working on a possible rescheduling of the interview? more

  • Lucy Sharon Ajok

    2mo

    The fact that they knew early about the position being offered to someone else was really bad for the company to recall you for an interview.My... question is "The company didnt have a communications officer or what...?
    Communication is virtal in all aspects.Thats the gap for the company should look through. Otherwise am sorry for what happened dear.     more