I wouldn't say you were rude, just.... less than engaging Your email: >Hi [name of contact], > >Thank you for your email! I'd be pleased to chat with you further. I'm available for a chat anytime after [day/time] if that works for you, otherwise I should also be available on [alternate day] if you let me know what time suits. > >Kind regards, > >[my name] I would be more engaging and eager if you're really interested. >Hi [name of contact], > >Thanks for reaching out to me. I am very interested in speaking to you about this opportunity. If you have their phone numer... >As a follow up, I'll call you on Tuesday at 10. If this time is inconvenient, please let me know, and I'll reschedule. (that's not giving them a chance to ghost you, and it demonstrates initiative) If you don't have their number, try this... >Please give me a call on Tuesday at 10, if this isn't convenient, please let me know so that we can arrange another time. As a follow up, I'll send a follow up email at 8 am on Tuesday morning to confirm. (again, this shows initiative) >Kindest regards [your name] If you're still getting ghosted after that, just chalk it up to incompetent recruiters and move on. It's them, not you.