Curious how many interviews that others have had where the recruiter states that there are "a few other core competencies that were not in the job description" and proceeds to ask for your experience in multiple things. This is not only misleading for the applicant, but it's also defeating when you are excited to get a phone screening, only to find out that you no longer meet the "qualifications" for this role that you thought was a perfect fit. Is this common?

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I haven't ever had an interview like that to be honest with you. I would feel very misled by that.I don't blame you for feeling the way you do.

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I agree.

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I feel like that’s every interview I’ve ever been on. Then when I do get the job, there are about a dozen “ core competencies” I have to have. I just don’t think organizations know how to craft a detailed job description.

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