Recently had a first-round with a private equity firm and was told that they would reach out to me soon but never did. I sent follow-up emails and got no response. Never had this happen before so was curious to get your opinions on it.
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I have been ghosted before, by smaller PE shops but also medium sized banks. Larger companies with HR processes normally send you auto-rejection letters with the usual stuff.
Ghosting is normally unprofessional, especially in VC and PE, where the world is fairly small. You wouldn't bring this up on a deal when you work with them in the future, but it leaves a bad taste....
I think is pretty normal for any job across industries, regardless of level, unfortunately..
Happens all the time, even at bigger firms.
Don’t stress waiting for a reply, it’s just like dating man.
If the girl really likes you after, she will respond quickly. Same with jobs.
Does the bank's name rhythm with JP Hordan?
This is pretty normal unfortunately. Don't let it bother you and keep applying to new places
Happens all the time. I have 15 years work experience, 10 of which is in PE - I'm a principal at a shop in NY.
About a year ago some "executive" recruiter reached out to me about an opportunity and I wasn't really interested but I had a call to network. He said he would follow up the next day with the name of the group and asked if I would meet some big shot. I agreed and he ghosted me on the call - total no show. I reached out to him and never heard back.
I opted to contact his boss to discuss the experience and he was fired. Karma.
You’re cool with getting someone fired because they didn’t choose to move forward with you, albeit in an unprofessional manner? Bet you’re a lot of fun to work for…
Nah, you're reading the situation wrong. Has nothing to do with not being moved forward with - it's the disrespect of booking a call and doing a no show and wasting my time. Remember, he contacted me. All it takes is a 2 min email to cancel. And ya, I was cool with it.
is this real story tho
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