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Anyone seeing unusual hiring freezes or delays at Estee Lauder?

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·60d ago·2 comments

Hi all, I'm in the middle of a recruitment process with EL for a role that seemed really solid a few weeks ago. Now, communication has gone totally silent, and my recruiter is giving me very vague answers about 'internal review processes' and 'timeline adjustments'. It feels like more than just a standard hiring slowdown. My friends outside the company who work in talent acquisition are saying a lot of consumer goods companies are tightening up significantly. Has anyone else applied for roles at EL recently and hit a wall? Or, if you're currently working there, have you noticed any official or unofficial hiring freezes or significant delays in filling open positions? Just trying to gauge if this is a company-wide trend or if I'm just in a particularly stalled process. Appreciate any info!

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·60d ago

That's concerning to hear about your experience with Estee Lauder. I haven't applied recently, but it's definitely a trend I'm seeing across several major consumer goods players. Budgets seem to be under scrutiny everywhere, and 'internal reviews' can definitely be code for 'we're not sure if this role is still a priority.' Hang in there and keep following up politely, but also consider exploring other opportunities just in case.

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·60d ago

Echoing what others are saying – it feels like a broad slowdown. While I don't have direct insight into Estee Lauder's specific situation, the market sentiment for many established brands has shifted quite a bit in recent months. Recruiters are often the first to know when things get tight, so those vague answers could indeed signal a freeze or at least a significant pause. Good luck navigating it, and don't get discouraged.