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Sounds like you dodged a bullet. If they’re that manipulative in a job interview imagine what it would be like there on a daily basis.
Idk why people are laughing at this. Not really sure how this is funny.
To op- sorry that happened. Usually 3 rounds is a-lot but combined with a project it just feels like a slap in the face.
I usually ask for compensation if any project they need to work on is above 1 hour of work. Don’t get me wrong, by no means is this to make money off the company but to make sure they aren’t just making me to do their dirty work some associate didn’t want to do.
So my advice for future would be a) ask for compensation for the exorbitant amount of time commitment b) explain that you workload doesn’t allow you to pursue 2 full time jobs (ie doing a project is essentially working for them). You are happy to give an excel skills test aptitude etc but not gonna jump through hoops specially in this market.
I also think they did the in person call at the end to let you ask questions. Did you inquire why you didn’t get it? Where you missed the mark? Usually such things are done over text so the fact that they did this over call just means they either want to give you feedback or place you elsewhere (if any openings)
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This was pretty brutal, but thank your lucky stars that you're not an employee there and facing that all sh$t. No other interview will be as bad, so it's onwards and upwards. Don't take it personally and good luck with the job hunting!
It’s like getting fired from a job you never had
Minus the salary lol
Happened to me too a while ago. Three brutal rounds of all-day interviews, personality assessment, and a project with subsequent presentation. Then - rejection (it was between me and someone else, they went with the other guy).
I was mostly pissed about all the time I'd wasted on them, didn't even want that job all that much.
I just went through exactly same, and I found out this morning I was not selected through the candidate application page, they still ghost me
Likely to be an extremely frustrating situation, but you have to be careful with the investment you are willing to make while in interview rounds. Why? It’s technically speed-dating, but those assignments are sometimes pure free work, and not a test of your abilities. Also, there are Companies with unclear goals about their structure, hence a strange and stretched hiring process, with 3-4 rounds of interviews, only to break that position into 2, or halt their search until further notice. You can always ask for a payment on an assignment, specially when you already know that it will take time, and so you can offer a consulting rate for the task. You also get a feel of the employer and their process, who’s involved in the interviews, and how much information you are given. Play the game, but know when it’s not a game anymore. Then, and only then, refrain from playing. That’s exactly how things work at that place, and it could be an extremely draining experience.
Use interviews to your benefit too, and understand how the other part is standing. You may save yourself from some misery down the road.
The video factor became rapidly common since the pandemic, so it is perfectly “official” and “standard”. Now, they could have sent a rejection email instead, I give you that. Ultimately, they at least closed the hiring process with you, which unfortunately does not happen very often and you may be left with several open leads, unresponsive.
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I’m sorry you’re feeling this way, but maybe look at it from another angle - Would you rather they tell you and give you an option to ask questions or would you rather they ghost you?
I’d honestly prefer a short email with the option to discuss on the phone if needed.
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Certainly upsetting and you don’t need to question your rights to your own feelings. I think that them telling you over video is the more respectful route rather than just emailing you that they didn’t choose you but that may not make it any less difficult and that’s ok.
Ultimately it’s a good thing, if one side didn’t feel it would be a good fit you don’t want to work there anyway
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This happened to my husband and they ended up stealing some of his ideas from the project they had him put together LOL. He felt vindicated then because was upset at the time. Sounds like a terrible company that would be a nightmare to work for. They don’t respect you or your time.
Sorry you went thru all that. Did they explain why you didn’t move forward? Did you ask for feedback?
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I've lost jobs to people who had just a little bit more experience than me. I suggest keeping in contact with the hiring manager and letting them know that you'd be interested if any other opportunities open up. Sometimes they will, sometimes they won't but it would never hurt to stay in contact with them
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Yes I would be upset too