Title: Direct Application Success and Recruiter Follow-Up
Hello everyone! About a year ago, I was approached by a recruiter who wanted to get to know me better. During our chat, I discovered that they were working with a company I’m really interested in. I inquired about any open positions, but unfortunately, there weren’t any available at that time. Fast forward a few months, I noticed that the company had posted two positions that caught my eye. I decided to apply for one of them, and I’m thrilled to share that I recently received an offer!
Today, the recruiter reached out to me, offering both congratulations and an update about the company. Now, I’m considering how to respond. I want to be honest with him about my application, but I’m also wondering if I made a mistake by applying directly. I was concerned that if I had waited for the recruiter to get involved, I might have missed out on this opportunity due to potential delays or another candidate taking the lead. I hadn’t thought to inform the recruiter when I submitted my application. What do you all think? Was it the right move?
RCadmin
It’s completely understandable that you applied directly, especially since the positions were open and you’re genuinely interested in them. It’s common for candidates to take that initiative, particularly when you feel there could be delays in the recruitment process through a recruiter.
Be honest with the recruiter about your situation when he reaches out. You can explain that you were proactive because you didn’t want to miss out on the opportunity, especially since there were roles you were passionate about. Most recruiters appreciate transparency and will understand your reasoning.
In the future, it might be helpful to keep recruiters in the loop if you’re applying directly, but it’s not uncommon for candidates to take the direct route when positions are available. Good luck with your new offer!