I recently had an interview process where the conversations felt positive, the chemistry seemed strong, and I left genuinely feeling like things had gone well ,only to later receive an email saying they moved forward with another candidate. In the past, this kind of interviews always lead to next steps, this time I think I might misread the signals. Wondering if others have similar experiences, what could be the signals that is negative but maybe overlooked?

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I had this happen. On my way out, the front desk guy even said “congratulations.” Then I didn’t get it. I sent a really nice email saying I hope you’ll keep me in mind in the future.

They called me four months later and said we’re adding a position and it’s yours if you want it, no new process or interview. And that’s where I am now and I love it.

So don’t burn a bridge on it. It can still work out. (And I’m way better than the first person they hired and they know it.)

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This sounds great, thanks for sharing your experience

This happened with me 2 weeks ago I have been interviewed for 1 hrs straight all good no issues dude even told me that you should meet the GM and I will send you the date and time so yeah...I don't get any mail or message so far thinks happens or maybe people are too polite I dont give that much thought on this anymore.

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Yes i guess we just move on

This happens ALL THE TIME

Had a similar experience where at the end of the interview I was told the next steps and what to expect for a second round interview in the next two weeks. At the two week mark I got a moving in another direction email. Super annoying

This can mean there was an internal candidate. Don’t take it personally. Be polite and professional. You never know what can happen down the road.

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