For H.R. people, what does the term recommended mean?

Employers are being very cautious in hiring these days because of the market. Many companies are on a day to day basis. As desperate as you are to find employment, this is not a trait that you want to reveal to the HR recruiter. Everybody has a story. You have all ready had the interview and sent out thank you cards, this is fine. DO NOT call the recruiter and pester them about the position, they will contact you if you are the right candidate. It can take from a couple days to a few months to hear something back, they may have just been interviewing for future positions. Either way, I know you are in need of work, but bothering the HR people will not help you land a position any quicker.