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Original poster

4 voicemails in 2 hours?!!!

66 replies

MintLeaves12 · 10/08/2021 12:57

Nothing to heavy just a quick poll really .

Currently casually looking for a new job but in a FT role. Applied for one yesterday but realised it was a 12 month contract afterwards (it was really hidden and unclear to be honest) which isn't for me.

They called me today and left a voicemail at 2.30 which I missed as I was working. They then called me another 3 times until 4.30.

All in over 2 hours they called 4 times and left the SAME 4 voicemails asking for a call back . Then saying further to my last message call back etc.

Is it just me or would this put you off? Not that I want to proceed but Jesus, I have never known anything like it. They are not a recruiter either, it was the business directly !

OP posts:
Icecreamsoda99 · 10/08/2021 13:00

I had a company offer me the job 20 mins after I had interviewed. Was a terrible company to work for with a narcissistic boss and a high turn over, of course yours may be completely different experience but it smacks of desperation!

spanieleyes · 10/08/2021 13:15

When did you call back?

sammylady37 · 10/08/2021 13:17

The bastards! You applied for a job there and they have the temerity to contact you! My god!

wishingitwasfriday · 10/08/2021 13:19

Companies are having trouble filling vacancies at the moment so I imagine they'd be very keen to speak to you if you sound like a good prospect. Ring them back and talk to them

SheABitSpicyToday · 10/08/2021 13:21

They’re probably just desperate to fill the position. I mean, this is literally what phones are for.

Original poster
MintLeaves12 · 10/08/2021 13:21

@sammylady37

The bastards! You applied for a job there and they have the temerity to contact you! My god!
One voicemail, or maybe two. But four in two hours????!!! You don't think that's odd during the working day?
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TorySteller · 10/08/2021 13:22

This would piss me off, it’s really bad practice.

A lot of people would be in the office or their place of work all afternoon and not immediately available to take a recruitment call.

I’d just send them a short, to the point email explaining that you’re actually looking for a FT role, and are no longer interested in the one you applied for after you realised it was a contract role.

HeronLanyon · 10/08/2021 13:22

sammy Grin

Op it could be as simple as they would assume as you had applied that you would return a call. They may be trying to sort out interview slots quite soon and you were one who wasn’t replying.

Good luck no matter !

Original poster
MintLeaves12 · 10/08/2021 13:25

I see jobs like relationships, you can't ignore those red flags early Grin

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tanstaafl · 10/08/2021 13:42

I know what you mean OP.
A complete stranger contacted me on LinkedIn and asked to join my network.
Claimed they were a recruitment person or some such.

I rang 101 immediately.

AntiFlag · 10/08/2021 13:47

Take it as a compliment!

Mrssmithscrisps · 10/08/2021 13:53

I kept getting emails off a woman in an employment agency, that I hadn't registered with, I think she had got my information from a job site. She would email me every week demanding to know if I was still looking for work, I didn't like the aggressive tone of her emails, so ignored them and marked them spam.
I checked my spam months later and she was still messaging me w
'ARE YOU LOOKING FOR WORK ?'
'Hello !!!!!!!!'
HELLO!!!'
'is there anyone there. HELLO '
'Should I just stop messaging you ?'
And so on.
Clearly bonkers. As I am typing them out I am wondering if it was my ex in disguise.

thanksforyourcommentrandomman · 10/08/2021 13:56

@tanstaafl

I know what you mean OP. A complete stranger contacted me on LinkedIn and asked to join my network. Claimed they were a recruitment person or some such.

I rang 101 immediately.

Grin
Original poster
MintLeaves12 · 10/08/2021 14:03

@tanstaafl

I know what you mean OP. A complete stranger contacted me on LinkedIn and asked to join my network. Claimed they were a recruitment person or some such.

I rang 101 immediately.

Unfortunately the police were busy, settled for the fire brigade Grin
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Original poster
MintLeaves12 · 10/08/2021 14:03

To clarify it's not the call, it's x4 messages in a short period I found ODD

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Whatwouldscullydo · 10/08/2021 14:07

Most people are at work in the day. Ring once leave a voice mail .

2 max.

No need for 4. Of they are like that when you don't eveb work for them yet what r they going to be like when u do.

louise1997 · 10/08/2021 14:09

@MintLeaves12

YANBU
I think it's very unprofessional and desperate. I'd be thinking why are they so desperate and unable to find staff. Would put me off. Also if they do that when you're not even employed yet imagine what they'd be like if you actually worked there, ringing non stop to come in and cover comes to mind x

EvenRosesHaveThorns · 10/08/2021 14:11

You should bloody well answer it and explain, so they can get onto the person after you who's probably feeling really anxious and low about not getting a job!

LouLou198 · 10/08/2021 14:14

They probably have someone else I mind if you don't accept, and want to get it sorted ASAP. Wouldn't put me off at all, I think it seems very efficient! Anyway, call them back instead of starting a thread on Mumsnet.

CoralFish · 10/08/2021 14:20

YANBU

On their part: Not unreasonable to call you and leave a message. Not unreasonable to call again in case you are one of those people (like my DH) who doesn't answer 'unknown' numbers or listen to voicemails. Very unreasonable to leave the same message again. If you don't listen to one message you are unlikely to listen to a second, third or fourth...

TheGlassBlowersDaughter · 10/08/2021 14:22

There could be lots of reasons for it eg to slot in interviews; the HR person is part-time; there's an error in the job description and they want to check whether people still want to be considered. There's actually quite a few time-specific queries that would be valid.

withlotsoflove · 10/08/2021 14:24

Probably wanted to get it done and dusted before they left work that day!

CandidaAlbicans2 · 10/08/2021 14:25

YANBU
1 message asking you to call back ASAP, fine. A second one clarifying the urgency, OK. But 4 of the same message in 2 hours is OTT. Yes, they want a reply ASAP but surely they realise you could be at work so unable to have your phone on. Bombarding someone with voicemails doesn't make them call back quicker anyway, it just makes the receiver uncomfortable and the phoner look like a nutter.

CiaoForNiao · 10/08/2021 14:25

@EvenRosesHaveThorns

You should bloody well answer it and explain, so they can get onto the person after you who's probably feeling really anxious and low about not getting a job!
How can OP answer if she's at work? Hmm

4 voicemails in 2 hours is rather OTT. They are either desperate for staff or really really really want you.

Justforphoto · 10/08/2021 14:28

@TheGlassBlowersDaughter

There could be lots of reasons for it eg to slot in interviews; the HR person is part-time; there's an error in the job description and they want to check whether people still want to be considered. There's actually quite a few time-specific queries that would be valid.
None of those excuses are valid, you leave 1 message explaining why you need to be contacted urgently then make 1 more call without leaving a message after an hour. You do not leave 4 voicemails. If its that urgent just move onto the next candidate
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