Ever had that moment where you were sure you blew it—and somehow, it worked out? Or the reverse? I’d love to hear some good (or terrible) recruiter plot twists. Trying to remind myself this stuff isn’t always linear.

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I had three rounds of interviews and everyone loved me and I was told I was definitely getting the job. The last interview was with the VP and he said no. I was gutted. The previous person I interviewed with profusely apologized for verbally telling me I had the job. It was a punch in the gut, but I had to live with that decision and I’m now at a place where I love. Things happen for a reason!

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I am happy that, at the end you are where you belong.

That is a great way of looking at it! I wonder what triggered the VP to go against all of his team, that's very weird, probably he preferred a referred candidate.

All the time! I’ve seen candidates completely freeze on a key question and still get the offer, and others ace every round but get passed over for reasons out of their control. It’s a good reminder that hiring is rarely a straight line.

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