Recently interviewed for a role with a new agency and made it through the final round before the recruiter asked me to share references. While usually a positive sign, I was informed that they wouldn’t be able to extend an offer my way at this time. This one is a first for me, but would you say this is common within our industry? To receive nothing but positive feedback throughout the process only to be informed that they wouldn’t be moving forward feels like a waste of two months.

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Maybe they just went with another candidate who also had positive feedback throughout the process? Don’t take it personally.

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Business may have changed and they no longer have the position open. Sorry for you. It’ll be happening a lot more in the coming months.

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It happens. Sorry it happened to you

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This happened to me last year. Turned out to be a blessing in disguise since that company is currently not doing well. Could lead to a better opportunity!

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It happens, and since we’re hitting the end of the year, likely has less to do with you and more to do with budgets, especially as references came back glowing. Have you asked for feedback on why they decided not to move forward? It doesn’t hurt to ask, and it also enables you to keep the door open for future opps.

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I did and they mentioned it was due to a last minute pivot. I’m sure it is the case given where we are in the year right now and how our industry is going, but can’t help but think I may have done something to contribute.

Agree that it's disappointing & surprising but given the current state of the economy - it definitely nothing you did, and not a waste. If things change, as they always do, you're a person they can reach out to quickly. Plus who knows where those hiring managers could end up - it's the long game as they say. You impressed & that will pay off

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Some agencies have little respect for candidates time and take multiple people through to the final round of interviews - like, interviews that are usually just a final gut/fit check with execs or leads from other departments.

I even know of someone being offered the job, then having it rescinded because another candidate signed faster.

Could a reference have come back questionable?

The recruiter said all my references were “glowing”.

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Yup. Happened to me. 7 rounds of interviews over 2 months.

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