The candidate then received a follow-up note from the recruiter letting him know that their interview went well and would be moving forward to the next interview. It was explained that the second interview will be with the head of HR. This communication was all via email.
The candidate, being a sharp type of candidate, goes into all contacts within Linkedin to see who he/she/they know that may be connected to anyone in the Canadian operation. It turns out that connection was me. This candidate then linked through with a note to me asking for permission to invite the Director of Sales for Canada to connect. Permission granted, connection occurred and then they ended up speaking directly on a telephone. The candidate described the role he had been interviewing for. Out of the Director of Sales mouth came: “hmmm the only position with that title in our company is my position. Maybe this is a replacement hire?” Needless to say, the candidate felt sick as there was never any mention of a confidential replacement. There was also no mention that it was confidential at all. The candidate told the Director the circumstances of how it all happened. The call ended with the candidate apologizing, and the Director apologizing for any confusion.