Does Apple have a hiring freeze?

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Hi folks,&nbsp;An apple recruiter reached out to me on LinkedIn, saying I was recommended to her and my profile fits a role she was hiring.&nbsp;She said if the role was interesting to me I should apply on the site and let her know.&nbsp;After applying she said she will run my profile by the hiring manager and come back with next steps. She told me to be in touch for any questions in the meantime.Its been 2 weeks and no comms from her. Also no response from her side.Do I take it that the hiring manager did not like my profile? Why would the recruiter not say that they are not proceeding with my profile if thats the case?&nbsp;How do I read this situation? Is there are hiring freeze, interviewing another candidate? All the above? Ignore and move on?&nbsp;

sUuataj4 · Accepted Answer

There are plenty of reasons why you haven't heard back yet. Like what someone else said, people could be out and so they don't have any updates just yet. If by 3-4 weeks you haven't heard back, I'd say 1) reach out to confirm the job is still being filled and 2) assume there are other candidates being interviewed. That doesn't mean you're out of the running. Just means they are weighing their options.

vakofCYHae · Answer

I would be patient and wait until Monday since there was a holiday and usually you would count that week as null and void. People are out, take vacation, are unmotivated, etc etc so usually it slows down the closer and closer we get to Christmas time. Hopefully you hear back soon.

clingybug · Answer

I'd say since it's been 2 weeks, give her a nudge, a simple, polite follow-up message. On top of being possibly swamped, it's that time of the year when a lot of people in the companies are on vacation, for instance, the hiring manager or even the recruiter might be on vacation. It's also the end of the year when things slow down in terms of active hiring because of other priorities in the company - but write a follow up message to ask where things are and be patient. Rooting for you!

Does Apple have a hiring freeze?

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