What does it say about me when a recruiter says the agency decided to go with another candidate 30min after my interview?

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Nothing about you.

There are an infinite number of variables going into that decision, including whether or not someone just might happen to be in a good mood.

You, you're doing fine

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Internal hire, they were just bringing in outside to check the box and ensure they followed legal requirements

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They had already decided on someone else.

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Yeah they probably already made their decision before you came in. Think of it as interview practice

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Thanks y’all! Needed that.

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It means it was between you and one other person and they liked the other person better. It says nothing specific about you other than they thought the other person is a better fit for them.

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i’ve done this. not because we made up our mind or an internal hire. we had met all the candidates, this person was the last of a week-long marathon, we met right afterwards as a team and decided.

they just liked someone else better and they were quick about it. not a problem with you. they wouldn’t have had the interview if they weren’t interested in some way, so good on you for that!

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Says a better opportunity is in your future

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Don’t worry, it’s not you at all. Thank them anyway, be cordial. They’ll remember it and maybe call you in for a REAL opening next time

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It probably means they already found their person prior to your interview.

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