So… I think being honest in a job interview may have cost me the role.

I was a final stage candidate for a role with a local fintech company and one of my loop interviews was with a manager (internal stakeholder) that had very strong opinions about how she wanted the person filling the role to do their job. I was honest and told her I couldn’t agree with her given the information I had, but I’d be open to reviewing of what she wanted was feasible. She didn’t like that. Also yes. She was. 🤦🏾‍♀️

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It’s for the best! Why would you want to work under someone whose style differs so greatly from yours? I don’t think you should feel like you’ve shot your self in the foot. Recruiters on tik Tok have said HM don’t want quality candidates for the most silly reasons at times.

I personally have stopped taking any of this seriously and focus on securing roles that guarantee a good pay and peaceful workplace

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Yeah, I’ve done the “high pressure, burnout is life” life and I’m good. I’d rather be upfront about what they are getting that way if they say yes, I don’t have to worry about masking. My mental health matters way more to me.

Reflecting on the convo it stung because the role itself and what I was expected to deliver were a perfect fit. But looking back, it’s for the best. 🙏🏾

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You should have done a ‘yes and’ rather than a ‘but’. Gotta play the game

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Did you already get the rejection?

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What are some of the statements she said?

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What’s meant for you will get to you. However, like someone pointed it out, it’s game to be played to get your feet inside sometimes. Remain true to your core but those authoritarian styles sometimes just need to “feel” a quick ego boost, (allusion of being in control) and you get what you want.

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