Waiting for Interview Results: Why Won't HR Respond to My Follow-Up?

Hi,

I have been appearing for interviews at a major MNC since February 2011. I have completed 5 rounds and am currently awaiting the results of the 5th round. It has been 4 days since I attended my last interview.

I also sent an email to the HR inquiring about my status, but I have not received a response. Why doesn't the HR inform the candidate about their status when asked?

I understand that I could either be selected or rejected. Either way, I just want to know their decision. However, they have not responded.

Understanding Bench Hiring in Companies

Companies often use bench hiring, especially for one-to-one replacement cases. Don't be too concerned about this. After all, it's the HR department that has interviewed you five times, isn't it? They also rely on feedback from the relevant department.

Regards

Hi Deboleena,

I fully agree with both of the replies. Moreover, if HR has to inform all the candidates (who are not selected) about the reasons/status, they will end up spending all their time doing just that.

Remember, for each selection, on average, there are 15 rejections! A recruitment executive may be handling around 50 positions simultaneously, requiring coordination with candidates from various parts of the country, if not the world.

Furthermore, HR is accountable and answerable to the employer, not to the candidates. However, as a courtesy, we try to keep the candidates informed as much as possible.

Regards

Dear Chandrashekar,

Regarding the selection process for other associates, it involves choosing the best candidate from a pool of applications through a series of subsequent steps. This selection aims to identify the most suitable resource while adhering to certain standards. I acknowledge that some companies have rigorous selection processes, but one should not anxiously wait for a specific position.

Best regards,
Chandrashekar
Bangalore

Dear Deboleena,

Mr. Das has replied rightly. HR is answerable to the employer and not to the candidate, and they are dependent on the concerned person's decision on selection. Your anxiety is understood. But at the outset, I feel it's best to look for another opportunity and keep your head cool. If it turns out positive, well and good; if it doesn't, nothing is lost. You learn from every experience. Instead of giving extreme reactions, one has to focus on their objective and keep moving.

Best wishes,
Vaishalee Parkhi

I think HR is not the person who selects employees for the office. The concerned department head is involved in selecting the candidate. HR is not arrogant because they handle both the employer and the candidate simultaneously.

It is right; don't depend on any company; search for more.

Regards

Clarification on HR's Role in the Interview Process

It is not the fault of the HR department. HR only coordinates the interview. He/She is not the final selector. It is the concerned department head who has to select or reject the candidate. HR people are just facilitators, not selectors. They can select only for their department only.