I’m feeling really down. I had an interview for an associate position at a Top 4 Audit Firm. This stemmed from a recruiter (Recruiter A) reaching out to me on LinkedIn to say she thinks I’m a great fit for a position she is recruiting for. On the day of my interview, recruiter A was sick, which resulted in another recruiter (Recruiter B) taking over the interview process.

The interview happened 2 weeks later, which I was fine with. Gave me time to prep etc. It was called a Technical interview with recruiter B. I can’t lie, I thought I was prepared, but some of the questions asked had me scratching my brain for answers. She says there’s no right or wrong but I felt like I bombed the interview.

Feeling so disheartened rn. A part of me also wishes the initial recruiter who contacted me, would have held the interview because perhaps she would give me grace, seeing as she knows what she saw in my profile that made her reach out.

Praying I get through to the coffee chat. Send help 😭😩

I’m relatively early in my career, and in all three cases when I got the job, I received an offer either during, at the end of, or a few hours after my final interview.

Mind you, all three occasions were between 2021 and 2024, when the job market felt much less competitive. But at a time when jobs receive thousands of applicants and the initial steps during recent applications go very fast, it feels unsettling not to hear anything back within two days or so.

Anyway, I had my final interview last Thursday, and it is now Tuesday. I think I ought to mentally write off the opportunity to hear any good news.

I have been in my current job at UPS for a little over 5 years now. My current manager recommended me for a promotion at a different building . So I interviewed three weeks ago and checked in weekly to see if a decision had been made. Today when I reached out to the new manager, he scheduled a phone call with me for tomorrow.My application in workday still shows pending. Should I be expecting a rejection phone call tomorrow?

I feel like*

I just finished my final interview and honestly, I feel so defeated.

I stayed with my previous company for 7 months before parting ways, and almost half of the interview was about my previous employment. The HM kept asking if I passed a med cert, if I stayed in constant communication with my CSAM, and even asked, “From June 20 to July 2, did you inform your CSAM about your situation?”

I kept saying yes because I genuinely did. But she would laugh a little or make sarcastic reactions after my answers, and it made me feel like she thought I was lying. I started feeling like she was trying to corner me, and it completely threw me off.

I became nervous, overly conscious, and my enthusiasm just disappeared. Communication is actually one of my strengths, but I feel like I wasn’t able to show that at all.
Later, she asked about my motivation and I literally just said, “my daughter.” By then, I already felt like the interview was going badly.

Then she asked, “If you don’t pass, what will you do then?” And honestly, that just made me feel like I already knew the outcome.

I’m so sad because I know I could’ve done better. I prepared so much for this, and I hate that I wasn’t able to show the version of myself I knew I could be.
Now I’m just waiting for the rejection email. Maybe I’m overthinking it, but damn… it hurts knowing I could’ve done better.

Anyone ever fart during there interview and actually get the job? I did I just said I was nervous but boy after the smell and guess what I got the job

Hi everyone,

I cleared the Amazon SDE I Online Assessment on 3rd August and received my interview invite on 13th August. My interview is scheduled for 18th August (around 1 hour).

The email mentions:

Up to 2 interview rounds

1 Technical Interview

1 Hiring Manager Round

The focus areas are:

Data Structures & Algorithms

Problem Solving

GenAI Fluency

Amazon Leadership Principles

If anyone has recently completed the Amazon SDE I interview, could you please share your experience? I'd really appreciate knowing:

What kind of DSA questions were asked?

Was there any LLD/OOP or CS fundamentals?

What GenAI-related questions were asked?

Which Leadership Principles were emphasized?

Any tips to prepare in the last few days?

Any insights would be really helpful. Thanks in advance!

I’ll never forget a few months ago I had a really awkward interview where they first acted really interested and asked me for a phone interview for the first round, the second round was in person. I mean wow they were so stuck up towards me because I worked at Sephora. They were like “do you have colored hair and tattoos? That’s unprofessional if so” I said “umm no I do not” he said “okay well are you doing to be able to deal with older clients? We’re a real estate firm so much of our clients are boomers” I said “yeah that’s perfectly okay and I understand. I have 8 years of customer service so I deal with a range of different ages and have also worked older clients as well. I treat them equally from everyone else and try to offer them the best service possible”….they just start laughing in the background of the phone. How unprofessional. I would not want them as my attorney honestly 🥴🥴 if that’s how they talk to employees I can’t imagine how they treat their clients. Plus they fail to realize a lot of lawsuits deal with a range of people much like customer service.

The call had been going well. Good back and forth, felt like we were actually getting somewhere. Then about twenty minutes in he asked what I currently make. I gave him a range. He said that was a bit high for their budget. Fair enough, happens. I asked what range they were actually working with, figured that would help us figure out if it was even worth continuing. He was like, he couldn't share that, but wanted to know the lowest number I'd accept instead. I told him I couldn't really give a floor without knowing what the budget was. Felt like a reasonable ask honestly. There was a pause on the line. Then he said he didn't think we were a match. I said okay, thanked him for his time, and that was it.

Didn't feel too disappointed hanging up. Mostly just felt like twenty minutes I wasn't getting back.

Today I walked out of an interview before it even started. The manager had me wait for a little over 20 minutes. This was after she had called to reschedule the interview twice, both times on incredibly short notice. The second time, I was on my way to the interview (would’ve been 15 minutes early) when I got a call that “something came up”.

I don’t live in the immediate area, and today, I had the curtesy to let them know that while I left home early, I might be late due to construction on the road which caused traffic to back up. They said that was ok. I got there with maybe two minutes to spare, the receptionist invited me to have a seat and someone would be right with me.

So I’m waiting…no one comes out. I checked with the receptionist at the ten minute mark, and they said that they would be out in a minute. By fifteen minutes, I got a little annoyed. By twenty, I had went to my car to take a phone call from my partner.

The manager almost immediately called me to ask if I just walked out. Told her it was just to answer a quick call, she then asked if I had anywhere else to be and if I was still interested in the interview (by this mark, it was almost 25 minutes).

I will admit, looking back, I could’ve handled this better. But it was the way she said it that just got under my skin. Her tone was very dismissive and pretty rude. Thats when I got the impression that she was “testing” me. There was no apology or explanation for the long wait, and the fact that she immediately called when I stepped outside for a moment pretty much confirmed it was a test of sorts.

So after a moment of silence on my end, I said “No. Thank you for your time.” Immediately hung up, and went home. My time is very important to me. And I am more than certain that if I strolled in twenty five minutes or more late to the interview, I wouldn’t be considered for a position.

This isn’t a first time thing. I have had hiring managers “forget” about the interview, not show up, leave halfway through and most recently, I got sent an offer letter, just to have it rescinded after I already signed it.

Moral of the story, respect is a two way street. Do not let potential employers play mind games or waste your time. The workforce is the worst it’s been in years. I myself got laid off back in June from a job I had for five years, and since then, potential employers have just been on odd power trips because they know some people are in desperate need of work.

If they don’t value your time, they certainly won’t value you as an employee or an individual.

☮️

I had a nightmare interview on Thursday. After a great screening call with the recruiter, I was sent to the next round.

The interviewer didn’t know my name, didn’t have my resume pulled up, and took the interview FROM HIS CAR. He joined 5 minutes late and said he had an emergency… my guess it that he just forgot about it and he begrudgingly joined.

Right off the bat, he seemed irritated. He started with “I’m just going to ask you some standard questions, what interests you about the company? What do you know about this space?”

After I answered he seemed distracted the whole time. Like he wasn’t even recording my answers, rather he was messaging people on teams.

I tried to inject some jokes and provide some levity because I wasn’t really receiving those warm vibes, so me, being the social fucking butterfly that I am, was busting a smile and really trying to show genuine interest, spoke to how my background fits and why I am looking forward to this new chapter.

It was all ho hum. He barely got into the job at all, or what it entails - and mind you, this would be my boss - we just talked about web3 for a bit and he then said (and I kid you not) 10 minutes into the interview “what questions do you have for me?” So the resulting 30 minutes would be me trying to ask questions to him about what the fuck even are the expectations. And I am angling questions from the high level and low level and every response he gave it seemed like he was just phoning it in.

I asked him why he transitioned out of a lucrative career in cybersecurity to do business development and he was like “yeah I hated staring at a computer screen all day and wanted to talk to people more”. And I am thinking bud you got the personality of a soiled diaper and a RBF like a pitbull swallowed a hornet.

About 10 mins into my questions, he said “oh shit I have an important emergency on teams, I gotta go, thank you and I’ll put you through to the next round” and a hasty goodbye.

Today I received an automated rejection email and I’m like what the fuck? But at the same time I probably dodged a bullet.

This whole game sucks and I don’t want to play anymore.

Cleared 5 rounds over 2 months, asked the company to revise the offer, and got ghosted.

I asked Claude to write a public post calling them out.

Instead of writing the hate post, it straight up refused and gave me a 5-paragraph reality check on why burning bridges publicly only hurts my ongoing job search and future offers.

Ended with: "I'd rather be honest with you than write something that feels good today and costs you tomorrow."

Genuinely wild when an AI gives better career advice and impulse control than most humans. 💀

Looking for opinions from recruiters/hiring managers.

I interviewed in person in Bengaluru on Thursday, August 6 for a Senior Graphic Designer & Video Editor role. The interview lasted around 3 hours, with the Creative Lead and Senior Director involved.

The role covers graphic/brand design, UI/UX, landing pages, marketing creatives, video/motion, and AI workflows. I have 10+ years of experience across different companies, giving me experience across essentially all of these areas. HR already knew my expected salary was ₹14–16 LPA.

Before the interview, HR was very proactive and told me management was extremely impressed with my portfolio. During the interview, they discussed whether I'd need 1–2 assistant designers for a new division and asked how soon I could join. I said I was available on short notice.

At the end, they said they were evaluating other candidates. I asked for a timeline and was told "probably Tuesday."

Tuesday, August 11 passed with no update.

I then sent a thank-you email on Friday, August 7, and a follow-up email on Wednesday, August 12, copying HR and the Creative Lead.

Today is Friday, August 14 — 8 days after the interview — and there has been complete silence. I haven't received any response to either email.

How would you interpret this?

• Still genuinely under consideration?
• Finalist but being compared with someone else?
• Preferred candidate already selected and I'm being kept as backup?
• Or likely rejection but they haven't communicated it?

Would appreciate perspectives from both the hiring side and candidates who have experienced something similar.

Mai aaj interview Dene gya tha waise mere pass 3 + year ka experience hai . Par waha pura hug💩 ke aa gya . Usne bas mujhe ah kaha tha ki digital clock banao woh bhi bina canvas ka . Aur mai ne kay likha code me

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Woh to sukar hai mere muh pe laptop le kar nhi mara 🤧

Congratulations on passing the first round, we'll be arranging the second interview with you shortly...

*Ghosted for 2 weeks

"Hello, apologies for the slight delay, hiring manager was actually on leave. We are delighted to schedule the 2nd interview with you. Please provide your availability for this week and next week."

"Sure. I am available on XYZ."

*Ghosted for 1 week

"Hi, would you be available to do the interview at 5 pm next Monday?"

"Yes sure, that won't be an issue."

"Great, we look forward to seeing you!"

*Monday comes, second interview done

"Thanks for doing this interview, we'll get back to you with results in a couple of days."

*Ghosted endlessly

"Hi, I was looking for some feedback on my last interview."

"Hi, apologies for the delay in response, actually the client went on a hiring freeze this month. They no longer have this role available. I understand it can be frustrating, but I wish you all the best for your future."

"Thank you!"

*Rinse and repeat

I saw a job listing for web developer role so i sent my resume via email.

For context I am a fresher(BE grad 2025)

I got a call in two days asking if i can do F2F which I agreed and asked him about JD. He said there will be lot to learn once joined and they can offer 20k which I agreed.

F2F interview

I introduced myself and he explained about the current project he’s working on(Built using claude)and want someone to do whatsapp automation which seemed great. Whole thing happend for 5-6 min. I asked for JD no clear answe.

Then He took me the other guy(His higher up who I’ll name as x)

This x neither introduced himself nor asked for my intro.

Long gap

x : What you know?

me : I know java, sql and springboot. Worked on projects...Listed my projects.

x : Hmm What is your 5 year plan?

me: I want to be working in an org where I can grow both professionally n technically. ( Honestly I excepted questions related to my project. I didn’t think of any better answer.

x : what is your 10 year plan?

me: smiling awkwardly ( remembered the guy ending the 5 min interview with do you want to be entrepreneur?) said “ Maybe I want to have my own startup which Idk blah”.

x: Went on dry explanation on how Indian education system is built to be slaves…blah ..blah

If you are not financially stable we can provide you some any role to you.

me: (inside my mind whatt? should have said I am leaving now)

Now x goes on full on investigation mode

Inquires about my family background(what my parents job, my siblings studies like literally how old are they which college n what they are studying, my family income )where I am currently staying, which PG? who is paying for it?

He asked if i did any course?

i said yeah

Is it paid?How much? Why didn’t you get job what were doing all this time?

I couldn’t tailor my answer because I have no f idea what job I am interviewing for.

I had to bear with him because I am one need of money.

The whole vibe of x was looking down on people . I can’t comment on x because i don’t know his educational qualification or his accomplishments

Sure his slang was insulting and arrogant that’s how I felt . I stared at him with disgusting look when he intentionally stressed on some que about my family details which I felt uncomfortable to share.

All that was running in my mind was Dammit I came for wrong interview. Leave as fast I can.

At the end He gives me task that I have to come up with five brilliant startup ideas. If he is satisfied he would support me and also want to know what am I good at too.

He also said there is fresh batch that will start working from next week. You can join them.

It ended. I thanked the first guy that interviewed me and left.

I already decided that I won’t be going back there when x said I can work there for any role(I am not some charity case)

My self respect >>>

I told to myself that today didn’t happen.

on my home, I was kind sad, so sad I cried out.
Said to myself “There is better job for me waiting”

The thing I regret the most is I couldn’t stand up for myself. I let myself down. I shouldn’t have answered him when he asked about my family income. in return I should have asked him “How is my family income related to this job?”.

x was bossy. I should have walked right away. I was too polite. I obviously had anything to lose even if I questioned him.

It’s been 10 days I still think about how I stayed silent and let him take the advantage of my situation.

I hope to have to the guts to stand up next time.

Need some HR insight because I’m genuinely confused.

I already had my interview with the hiring manager. A few days later, after I followed up and got no response, the HR intern handling the screening process told me that the hiring manager had decided not to move forward with my application.

Then, about 2 hours later, the hiring manager finally replied to my follow-up (which I’d sent 3 days earlier) with a one-line email saying: “The recruitment process is still ongoing.”

The timing seems really odd since the manager only responded after the HR intern emailed me.

Has anyone in HR or recruitment seen something like this before? Could this be a miscommunication between HR and the hiring manager, or does it sometimes mean the decision is still being discussed?

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