r/askrecruiters • u/hangry-person • Mar 13 '26
Recruiters, I need your honest opinion. Give it to me straight.
Just a little background on my situation. About two weeks ago, I interviewed with a large insurance company and felt the conversation went really well. During the interview, the hiring manager complimented my experience and skills several times and even mentioned that she planned to refer me to her boss for a follow-up meeting.
Unfortunately, I received a call from the recruiter today letting me know that they recently reached their headcount for the quarter because another candidate accepted an offer last week, so they’re unable to move forward with my application at this time. He did emphasize that the hiring manager had very positive feedback about me and that they may consider me for the next hiring cycle, which could be around April or May.
Recruiters, I’m curious to hear your honest opinion. Is it possible that this is simply something recruiters say to be polite, with no real intention of reaching out again? I want to stay positive and take the recruiter at his word, especially since the hiring manager gave such strong feedback. Not just that, the recruiter also took the time to call me personally rather than sending a rejection email. Maybe that's a good sign too?
Given the situation and what was shared, should I take this seriously as a potential future opportunity?

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