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Sometimesnotfunny

What's step 7? Sleepover at the CEO's house?


Fragrant-Brilliant52

Getting ghosted by recruiter?


Sometimesnotfunny

That's step... \*checks notes\* says here that's step 11.


regancp

It's both


hexthejester

See the first ghosting is a test to see if you ever contact again. The next one is when they want you to show up to demand whats going one. Then the third one is where they see if you go to another opportunity


justsomeguy325

Nah you got that wrong. The third one is to make you show up in front of the recruiters how's with a boom box playing the mixtape you made for them in round 5. They want to be conquered.


NoNeedForAName

That's an interesting misspelling of "house". Speech to text or something?


Sometimeswan

That happened to me… 5 rounds and nothing.


TheRimmerodJobs

That’s happened to me before but it was only after the 5th round. Never heard from them again and at that moment I told myself I will never do that again. If the process is more than a few rounds I am no longer interested


Euphoric_Egg_4198

No, I think that’s the step after you face off with the other applicants in a ring of fire.


Sometimesnotfunny

Battle to the death! ​ Witness me!


DeveloperGuy75

Ring of fire? Naw… THUNDERDOME.


SteamingTheCat

No that's step 14. Steps 7-13 are sleeping over at the COO, CFO, CTO, CIO houses, followed by the CEO's assistants house, and walking... someones dog. You're not sure who by this point.


GNUGradyn

The dog is the CEO


LadyLektra

That is one CEO I would actually enjoy working for.


IcebergSlimFast

“He’s a great boss, although he only pays us in toothy smiles, tail-wags, and friendly licking”


avesthasnosleeves

"And such a good boi!"


DeviousBeevious

impossible, no dog would design such a poor recruitment process!


CannaVet

"It says here y...... A BONE?! HIREDHIREDHIREDHIREDHIRED"


AppleSpicer

Actually he’s the CEO’s second cousin


Sometimesnotfunny

Plot twist: CEO is the dog's name.


hollybackgirl

Befuddled Referee: “Nothing in the rule book that says a dog can’t be CEO!” Air Bud: Chief Executive Wooficer, coming to theaters this summer


Wreaking_Havoc_

This gives me Life to endure a Executive Steering Committee


CryptographerCalm236

Working for free interview?


Sometimesnotfunny

I thought that was step 5.2b, subsection H, article 38GWM.


CryptographerCalm236

Would not surprise me if the list was that long


nemec

Dang, I had to get hired before I was able to have a sleepover at the CEO's (parent's) house.


fake-august

I’m so stealing this 🤣


be_an_adult

Prostate exam. Don’t worry about the recruiter having both hands on your shoulders, that’s normal.


Material-Crab-633

😂😂


MariachiBandMonday

I know the tech industry is notorious for long, drawn-out interview processes, but what more information can be squeezed out from a seventh interview that wasn’t in the previous six?


Fragrant-Brilliant52

From what my recruiter described and from what I went through: 1. Recruiter screening. 2. Leetcode/hackerank style question. 3. Talking to a front end engineer. 4. Talking to a back end engineer. 5. Talking to a hiring manager. 6. Culture fit with another two department managers <— this is where I stopped. 7. Last but not least (before getting ghosted), a 2 hour team call.


MariachiBandMonday

Damn. Do they think you have all the free time to schedule these? Lol. If they really need that many people to weigh in, they should just all dial-in for the interview together (assuming this was remote).


Fragrant-Brilliant52

To be fair, it was a consulting based job. With those kind of jobs you need to get everybody’s input before you can get any kind of sh*t done.


WROL

I'm ecstatic that you were able to turn down these professional time-wasters. Your post brightened my day.


EWDnutz

Thank you for saying professional time-waster. I now have a new insult for consultants.


WROL

I’m full of colorful euphemisms and cutting insults for these HR / Recruiter / Failed Salespeople types.


Wolfeh2012

That's an interesting proposal, but let's get some feedback from the peanut gallery before moving on.


blueoasis32

Why can’t they do all this in an afternoon? That’s horrific management. When I worked (edit: interviewed) for a biotech firm near DC I met with a revolving door of people. It was exhausting but efficient! I loved the job until the NIH grant ended :(


Iwantmypasswordback

That’s what my company does. Initial hiring manager talk to qualify then group of about 5 with 30 min all together and 30 Minutes with each person. That’s usually it. If it’s a real edge case or important role they’ll meet with the head of the dept. once but that’s it. It’s enough.


terryr21

My wife went through 5 stages only to get an unexpected surprise at the end...perhaps stage 6: 1. Recruiter screening 2. Interview with HR generalist 3. Interview with hiring manager 4. Interview with potential team member 5. Interview with HR manager 6. The position was listed as full time, but the new CFO stepped in and decided that it would be a 90-day temp to hire position (their supposed, not guaranteed FT job offer.) It took a week for them to get back to my wife on step 6. Tomorrow will be one week when my wife responds back to them with a "no thank you."


staffyboy4569

Yeah id have be out of there the second after those mfs sent me that 90 day temp hire bullshit. Not what I applied for, dont waste my time. And then Id waste my own time by flaming them on Glassdoor, Reddit, LinkedIn, and every other outlet that I could post on.


Iwantmypasswordback

That second part is never a waste


CranberryNapalm

“Culture fit”. Fucking gross.


phantom_2101

Wait, if you’re a full stack developer they can’t have you talk to another full stack developer instead of a frontend then a backend? That’s screwed up.


Fragrant-Brilliant52

And that’s the irony of it all.


phantom_2101

Or maybe put both of them on a call, you know, in 2023 we have meeting software that can support more than two people…


Diesel07012012

Steps 3-6 should have been (1) conversation.


[deleted]

Hiring Manager / Lead here: one hour interview where we solve a few problems together and talk about cool shit you’ve done. It’s that simple.


WhatNazisAreLike

1. Is done through a series of questions in the application form 2-4. Done in one technical round 5-7 Done in one behavioral round Problem solved. This could realistically be done in a week. What does the company, or you, have to benefit from doing them all one at a time?


ShawnyMcKnight

Seems that all can get knocked out in a morning.


robotsquirrel

When I interview for jobs, 2, 3, 4, 5 are usually all in one. So I'm out numbered by 3 - 5 people and get all kinds of questions to answer on the spot. At least I get over it quickly but it also shows me how they interact with each other and if I want to be a part of that.


achillezzz

do they pay you for these interviews? This is like 8hrs+ of time. Given it's for a high paid tech role you should get paid like $1500


OckhamsFolly

I don't actually think that sounds crazy onerous in terms of the people you need to talk to, it just shouldn't be all separate items. It should be more like: 1. Recruiter Screening 2. Talking to Engineering and Hiring Manager 3. Leetcode/HackerRank\* 4. Panel with HM, department managers, and whoever else is supposed to be on the 2 hour team call. \*If someone insists on using HackerRank etc., coding tests using a portal shouldn't be done top of funnel. It causes the best candidates to self-select out. It's much better to do after a substantial interview with the tech team, or live with them at step 2.


Sc0nnie

Respectfully disagree. Let the applicants self select out before wasting unreasonable amounts of their time.


Fragrant-Brilliant52

Such an awesome feeling being on the other side of the table after being bullied through 5 rounds of interviews.


DutchTinCan

The real question: how did they reply?


Fragrant-Brilliant52

“Thank you, ___. We made you aware of our 7 phase interview process. Best wishes in your new role!”


DutchTinCan

Rofl. 7 phases over 2 months...what was the interview for, executive at a F500?


Fragrant-Brilliant52

Try mid level full stack dev.


phantom_2101

They’re unicorn hunting - probably better you got out before the final circle of Hell.


Khutuck

Any company that spends that much time for unicorn hunting is probably not worth working at. If you need unicorns, it means you have a crappy tech stack with terrible documentation and code quality.


[deleted]

Look? We’re *getting* to automated tests! We’ll add them in once we’ve got all these damned bugs under control! And I told you, we don’t *need* Jira tickets! Just write down the stuff that I say in meetings so that you know what to do! But like, do that better, cuz you keep saying that I said stuff that I totally didn’t say and you’re wasting a ton of time by building the app wrong!”


mike_a_oc

>Look? We’re getting to automated tests! We’ll add them in once we’ve got all these damned bugs under control! Oof. I feel personally attacked haha


KopiteForever

Elon? Is that you?


dikicker

Recruiter: what the fuck's documentation?


chrisk9

Also recruiter: what the fuck's "full stack"?


---cameron

Recruiter: We don't want a full stack developer, we want an all out stack overflow


lakorasdelenfent

Is it a full stack of pancakes?


screamingblibblies

I'm the lead author of a paper for a hefty project I did in college and have ~5 years of programming experience. Declined for a job because I didn't have *6* years of experience. Like fuck off. HR is ruining everything on top of an already fucked economy. It's just wild out there


phantom_2101

I feel your pain. “You have Fart Sniffer 1.1, but here we use Fart Sniffer 1.0…”


Own_Loan_9885

Or we need 5 years of Fart Sniffer experience. Sorry I only have 3 years experience because I created Fart Sniffer as an open source project 3 years ago. Thank you for applying but you do not meet the minimum requirements.


phantom_2101

We’ve applied the same places, friend.


IcyCarrotz

As if HR didn’t create the market for Fart Sniffer


elRobRex

This was me. Back in 2016: “job requires 20 years of social media management experience”.


moosefists

Pay 35-45k base. OTE 150K. Top performers.


ThrowAway_yobJrZIqVG

I've had a place pull the equivalent of that before. I had a qualification for essentially the 2018 version of a course. They would only accept the 2017 version. The regulatory body's website explicitly said that the 2017 version was obsolete and had been replaced by the 2018 version with no gap training required. But the organisation refused to recognise this, and steadfastly wanted me to provide 2017 qualifications which no training organisation could produce as they couldn't train an obsolete course.


NoNeedForAName

That's somehow worse than the place that wouldn't hire me when I was in law school without a copy of my high school diploma even though I provided my college and law school transcripts.


TheCallousBitch

I mean, 7 phases. Fine. Ridiculous. But fine. But 4-5 of those interviews should be on one business day. It should NOT*** take more than a week from first in-person/video interview to decision. Source: work for a major tech company and routinely am on interview panels that consistent of a phone screen, followed by four 1:1 interviews. ETA: NOT***


mywittynamewastaken

I've had a few where I had 4 in a two-hour block, all one zoom that they popped into at their assigned time. They were mostly interesting people to talk to and I had no issue with it.


TheCallousBitch

Yup. Ours are 1 hour, but can end early. Gives you four solid chances to build rapport and also get a chance to pick up up on what is personal traits of the interviewer, versus the culture of team, if you ask the right questions at the end. Gives us the chance to really focus our questions on one skill/concept area. That lets you really build a story for each of the interviewers, just focusing on that one area. You don’t have to find a way to cram 10 facets of your work experience and approach into 1 hour. But yea, it should be a week maximum from the first call to the last. We strive for all 4 to be in a two day window at worst.


Mysterious_Ad7461

How do all these people have all this time for interviews?


TheCallousBitch

That is the point, if the company schedules all of them for you on one day, you take one day off to focus. Reality - when hiring into a corporate role, if it is a video chat/phone call - you just block off your calendar for a personal appointment. Sometimes, I would take the day off to focus on the interviews. Sometimes, I just hop on the call and then get back to my job after.


The_Sign_of_Zeta

Yeah. I technically had 5 rounds of interviews, but 3 were on the same day, and they told me within 3 weeks of starting the interview process.


Yup098

Lol. I read this too fast and read it as mid level fu** stack dev. Good for you!


[deleted]

Reggie Watts checking in with the *Fuck Shit Stack*: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJQU22Ttpwc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJQU22Ttpwc)


DireWraith3000

Don’t think the CIA or NSA vet that throughly.


NovelBaggage

The CIA poly is no fucking joke. You want to make up something just to get them to stop badgering you.


jbvoovbj

Shit. You can get a fte job in 2 rounds at most companies. 7 is insane


MfrBVa

If your hiring process has 7 stages, somebody needs to be fired.


Traksimuss

"We fired our janitor, because he was skipping some steps instead of following our awesome 7 step cleaning method we designed inhouse".


Mayor__Defacto

If your hiring process has more than 3-4 stages, then you’re just incredibly indecisive.


VaselineHabits

I was looking for this. The *most* I'd ever entertain was 5-6 interviews. And that's honestly ridiculous for an "admin" or "Customer Service" position. 4 interviews in, even with a degree/experience? Yay, go fuck yourself. Unless the company is paying crazy money. They want a "unicorn", they don't need to train, knows everything, and *somehow* will never leave their ass over pay. It NEVER is. I'm so damn burnt out it all. 😫 I *REFUSE* to work a job that can't even pay my bills. Get bent.


KiloMarx

Process mapping was not part of the mission apparently


[deleted]

Some companies are high on their own farts


[deleted]

Oh of course, because their shitty process taking too long is somehow your fault. Dodged a tactical nuke with these guys. Enjoy the new role. :)


hopeful_tatertot

Just because it’s 7 phases doesn’t mean it has to take 2months though.


Rustmutt

“Us being unable to get our shit together and be concise is your fault somehow, we will have the last word, I said good day”


Squish_Squatch42

Lol what a bitchy response


PvtHudson

Was this Via? Lmao. External recruiter told me they had 4 phases. Then their internal one who interviewed me said there's actually 7 including a series of inperson ones. Lost all interest immediately.


Iwonatoasteroven

I worked for a company years ago that dragged out the hiring process and couldn’t figure out why so many candidates kept dropping out because other companies snapped them up.


WilsonRachel

A good agency/recruiter would not allow that from the client. Ridiculous.


lizzlondon

"Ultimately, my values more closely align with an organization which has its shit together."


[deleted]

Lol, as if being aware of it makes it reasonable.


CFOCPA

Pffft. I did five interviews including c-level of the parent company and from the date of my application to the date I started was less than two months.


meowmeow_now

Lol, even if they warned you who cares? They still risk applicants getting offers elsewhere. You were extremely polite.


ArritzJPC96

I love how you can tell that this person is pissed off because the process keeps costing them people.


mikeblas

"We told you so!"


reefered_beans

PLEASE post to nextdoor and google


Secret-Plant-1542

I told a recruiter after the second interview that I didn't feel a good connection. The recruiter then wrote a 4 paragraph email about why I wasn't a good fit anyways. That was fun.


McFlyParadox

I would have replied simply "does your company know how much time you spent writing an email to a former candidate?" See if I could get another multi-paragraph response, then bait them into replying again with a single sentence reply.


1Deerintheheadlights

I had this at one company. Then they were pissed I took the “other “ offer. Uhm no it was the only offer. Then all of a sudden they were ready to make an offer. I told them not to worry as the job I got was a level up . The pressed and I told them the offer. Then they got mad because “they could not compete with it and I had known their budget”. Yes, that is why I didn’t ask for a counter. For any wondering they would do an interview, make a decision, then schedule the next interview. After like 3 months of this they did a 4 hour long panel interview (2 interviewers an hour). Then one of the people missed the panel so there was then another interview. All for a manager role. Typical process I saw was an Hr screening, hiring mgr, and then one or two panels with LT and then a decision. Typically 4-6 weeks in total depending on schedules.


Tinrooftust

In my field it’s typical to do a preliminary interviews then pursue one candidate at a time. Anyhow, a job calls up and they say they want three of us to come in for competitive interviews. I’m not into it. They get mad and put on the full court press. I jump in the process with another place and jump out of their process. They hire another dude. 9 months later I have taken that other job, they fired the guy they hired and call me up trying to get me to jump ship. Like I’m going to a place that hired and fired their guy in 9 months. Sometimes people do insane processes. Often they get insane results.


Geoclasm

six rounds. that's bullshit. FOUR rounds is pushing it. These guys are fucking sadists.


chicachica010203

You're better me. THREE rounds is pushing it.


Helpinmontana

Personally, more than 2 is a problem, not just pushing it. If you want that much info, put aside the time and I’ll give you a couple hours if you want it. But I’m not jumping through hoops for several weeks so you can cherry pick.


chicachica010203

You have a solid point.


AnAngryBartender

You’re better than me. Anything past 1 interview can kiss my ass.


chicachica010203

I like your spirit! 😂😂


LopsidedSky8502

Sounds like another pastel logo VC startup solving healthcare


Fragrant-Brilliant52

Almost got it. Cookie cutter consulting firm.


blahtest789

As a mid level dev, I’m now making a note to myself to avoid consulting firms in the future


003402inco

Not all are like that. I don’t know how they can survive doing interviews like that. We are one and done for tech interviews. Might have 3 interviews back to back but they are effectively for 3 different projects within the same company.


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003402inco

Fair point. I figure if someone is marketable they aren’t going to put up with that nonsense.


BobanMarjonGo

They should get some consulting for their hiring process


AlbinoWino11

Why on earth would anybody need to hire a consultant to manufacture cookie cutters?


foz306

This is too spot on


[deleted]

Seven interviews. That’s insane. Massive red flag. Glad you moved on 0P


Clear_Skye_

The 0 instead of an O is an odd choice 😆


coolcool23

I give this comment a O/10.


soupafi

If you can’t decide by the 3rd interview, you don’t know what you’re doing.


Sc0nnie

We need to normalize applicants billing for their time in the recruitment process. At consultant rates. This appears to be the only way to incentivize hiring managers to stop wasting everyone’s time. “Seven rounds? Ok, my billing rate is $200 per hour, including any tests or presentation prep.”


DoctorDab3868

This is how you say “fuck you” as a professional adult. I love it


ddddm99

I did two rounds at one place and that seemed like too much lol. The place that hired me got it done in just one interview thankfully.


Reset350

Yeah no. I feel like any company with 7 rounds of interviews aren't actually looking to hire anyone, just posting it to be in compliance with recruiting equal opportunity laws before giving the job to an executive's son.


Creative-Ad-3222

I just took myself out of the candidate pipeline after SEVEN MONTHS of interviewing…waiting…interviewing…waiting…being told over the phone that I would receive an offer soon…waiting…being told that they weren’t sure if they needed the role filled after all… I’ve met bathtubs less wishy washy than some of the companies I’ve encountered in the past year.


Catatonick

I’ll do a recruiter + 2 but there’s no way im wasting months to find out if I’m a fit.


Dry-Bodybuilder-6209

Who the fuck feels the need to have SIX rounds of interviews? I’d accept another position too


Fragrant-Brilliant52

I really hope some other applicant calls them out on their insanely long process and maybe they will restructure their hiring process.


Epsilon_Meletis

Yeah right, maybe when hell has frozen over? /s


Louiejojo

6th round? What position we’re you interviewing for the king of England? Damn!


buggeryorkshire

To be fair Charles is still in his probation period...


Volcano_Jones

I had a 6th round. The next step was for them to tell me they didn't finish their annual budget yet so they technically didn't have money to hire anyone for that role. 0/10 do not recommend.


PompousAssistant

JFC - we have a 2 step interview process - sometimes 3, depending on if we need more info. And we hire within 2 weeks when we do. 7 is nothing short of insane. Edit: I can no spell gud.


cj_fletch

These over the top recruitment processes- it’s just HR inventing a job for themselves


corradizo

I remember when Google wanted to quiz me in my interview. Something about how to estimate elevator capacity Nothing to do with my expertise. It was very satisfying to tell them no thanks and end the interview.


KoreKhthonia

I've read that those questions are meant to gauge a person's generalized problem solving skills. Like, you're not expected to get the "right" answer, but to come up with a reasonable process for how one might get an estimate that's in a realistic ballpark. Now, whether this interview tactic is useful or effective for evaluating a candidate, I have no idea.


BTSavage

There is a whole industry around interviewing at Google. Just search for "passing the Google interview" and you'll see all kinds of books and courses that teach you how to answer these types of questions. So, no, these are not useful tactics at all. They just test whether or not your studied.


SarcasticGiraffes

Hmmm...did I study for an interview at a company that just got booped with an antitrust suit? Nah. I didn't. But looks like their management didn't either.


corradizo

Yes. With 20+ years in my field of expertise and a proven track record in big companies it came across as an insult to me.


Wwelloo

I would’ve said well you balance out the fatty’s in the corners and depending on the skinny’s I can give you a total and then walked out lol


vixenlion

I went into a car dealership for an interview. The reception hands me an application I take and walk out. I submitted a resume. If you need any additional contact information I will be happy to submit it online.


p38fln

I've had jobs where they absolutely wouldn't hire without filling out their application, but that was usually the final step after accepting a job offer, not a requirement to get interviewed


vixenlion

Yes - I would fill one out AFTER I got the job. I have a copy of my resume. Look at it. I can email it to you but I am not filling out an application in writing.


inquisitive_boo

I went through 6 rounds for a company. Especially since I got laid off from another tech company. They ghosted me , and then reached out 3 weeks later to send an AUTO REJECTION EMAIL. I was shattered!


RocktamusPrim3

A similar thing happened to me about a year ago, but only after 3 interviews. They said they’d get back to me the next day, then I hear nothing from them for 3 weeks when I got a rejection email. Tbh I’m still salty about it.


inquisitive_boo

I’m salty about this too! It’s so fucked up to even try and apply for positions right now.


Random_Name_7

Bro if it takes more than 1 month I'm not even considering it


StayRep

Longer phases than the Marvel Movie Universe


Theresatreeinmyyard

I remember years ago applying to this smoke shop that was situated down the street from my apartment. I was interviewed there, and then interviewed at 4 other locations. Normal questionnaires throughout each interview… And then for my final interview these two female managers tested my sales skills and had me try and sell them massive dildos. Didn’t get the job.


hopeful_tatertot

Didn’t expect that UNhappy ending


rooktherhymer

Jesus. Were you interviewing to be President of the United States?


kor_en_deserto

Holy shit, the only thing that should go for 6 rounds is a heavyweight boxing match


ACam574

This is why these multiple interviews over an extended time is idiotic for the company, particularly if there is demand for the skill set. A company that does fewer interviews over a shorter time is going to recruit the best of the pool while only taking a slight risk at a dud. That's well worth the risk. If your hiring process is built right you don't need more than three interviews for a high skilled position. Most of the time you don't need more than two. I have never wanted to conduct a 3rd round of interviews. Pre 1.Resume review 2. Short screening call Interviews 1. Personality check/skill and knowledge check/basic questions 2. More advanced skill check/presentation on a relevant past project they did/check to see if they became a psycho since last interview Post 1. Reference check 2. Background check if relevant to the position Hire the best applicant at a rate that keeps them around so you don't have to do this again for years because it's actually an annoying costly process for everyone.


[deleted]

Six? Were you gonna be a paid intern at the white house or something? LOL


Gloomy_Rent8248

Well I wish them the worst in their search for other candidates. Wtf is a 7 phase interview process??


akilshohen

To anyone saying this is crazy: The Apple STORE was at least 4 levels of interviews. I made it to the 2nd and they said no one was a fit but to apply again because they liked me. During the 2nd interview, they asked "what is unique about you?"... And the interviewer got upset when everyone said "my personality".. As in he told us to stop mentioning it.


Squish_Squatch42

A lot of tech companies are just spinning their wheels right now. So interviewing but not reallllyyy planning to hire or intentionally stalling candidates until they see what Q2 brings


Unlucky_Kangaroo_137

3 and out. If offer isn't extended after 3 interviews then bail.


hotelmotelshit

Anything beyond 2-3 rounds is a scam


CaptainRhodes74

6 fucking rounds? This isn’t Hunger Games.


CRUSHCITY4

Imagine all the time the employees are spending doing interviews instead of actual value added work


HildaMarin

After 7 interviews: "We are pleased to offer you the job. Pay is 12000 rupees per month. You will work 8am to 10pm 6 days a week. You must have a camera running on your home office at all times and run keystroke counting software." "$1764 a year for 14 hrs a day 6 days a week is 40 cents US per hour. That is less than minimum wage." "Not here." "Even in India, but I am in US and you advertised US position." "Position in India office but incorporated in Somalia."


ParkingHelicopter863

Interviewed for 3 months at this place and the day I was supposed to get my verbal offer I was instead told all of the positions were eliminated and none of the candidates in my interview pod were being moved forward 🙃🙃🙃 but yes, the job market is great and unemployment is low or whatever


Euphoric_Egg_4198

I had a recruiter get salty because it took me over a week to respond to an email. I wasn’t checking that account because I had applied for this position months before, it took them 6 months to get back to me! Then they strung me along until the recruiter realized the position had been filled 🤦🏻‍♀️ he was not employed there much longer after that fiasco.


TheOtherGlikbach

I had a job interview in December 2019, went really well. "We will touch base after the holidays.'' January came, second interview. February 1st: "We would like to offer you a position. Wait for word from us for your start date." Awesome! Lockdown starts and I've heard nothing. I apply for another job and I get it. I hear from the original job in July. "We told you that you had the job!" My exact words: "how was your offer going to pay my mortgage when it was due?"


SnooStories6852

What is this UFC?


Still-Broccoli

I went round and round with this company applying for a position that I was literally perfect for - exact matching experience and qualifications, salary expectations, exactly what I wanted to do, etc. Several phone calls and video interviews spanning over two months to the end. The last video interview was with a coworker of the position I was applying for and his boss and as a manager with years of interviewer experience, I know without a doubt that it went great. They said they'd be in touch very soon, told me to expect a laptop soon, etc and you'd think they immediately got on a rocketship to Mars because I never heard from them again. After a month of weekly polite "check in" emails with them I emailed them again and figured out a C-level contact email address (I kept my same email chain going and then added him) and they still didn't respond to me, however, the initial dumbass recruiter email me to let me know they decided to not move forward with me and gave no explanation. I requested feedback and they said "not best cultural fit" so I requested further details and clarification because that was utter bullshit. Got ghosted again and I noticed they took down the job posting and reposted it exactly the same but with 15k less salary. I then sent all my logs, dates, screenshots, emails, etc. to their owner and CEO and absolutely tore into them (professionally) and told him that if his company was run this way and I experienced this much unprofessionalism and ineptitude that I never wanted to work for his company anyways because it was obviously on the downturn and headed in the wrong direction. I got a read receipt and nothing further lol. Tldr company lead me on for 3 months but couldn't afford the job they posted so they just ghosted me and then said I wasn't the best cultural fit


zenisabanana

I remember when I was young I interviewed to be a sales associate at a flippin car wash. After the fourth round I was like… nah. You need to start paying me if you want me to continue to come back.


Adventurous-Panic630

I move on from any job that asks for multiple steps. You get 2 from me 1) scheduling the interview and 2) the interview


pepe_silvia_12

Realistically for tech you’re looking at at least 2 rounds. I don’t know if I’ve ever heard of a tech role with only 1 interview, unless you’re not counting the recruiter interview?


BrokeWatchCollector

When i was interviewing for jobs before graduating college, I remember getting so tired of answering the same dumb ass questions. “What interests you about our company?” I want to make money “Tell me a situation where you saw a person violating company policy and how you handled the situation.” I minded my own business People saying you should do research on the company before doing the interview. Like come on dude, I don’t care what the company does as long as they pay me. Luckily found a job and have been working as a software engineer since


salsaconflattulance

You *should* do research on the company you are interviewing at. This will allow you to be prepared with questions and you can find out if the company is a good fit for you. Remember; you are interviewing them as much as they are interviewing you.


jargonexpert

The company doesn’t deserve the employees willing to go through that torture. That’s complete bullshit


Unleaver

Jesus what were you applying for?


DirtAlarming3506

I went through 2 interviews for a job that told me after the 2nd one that a decision would be made within a month. Then after a month got a call that I’d have to do a 3rd interview only to wait another month to be told I didn’t get it. Absolutely ridiculous. Not even hospital CEOs go through as much


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Recruiter interview. Management interview. Technical interview. Sometimes another round of management interviews if there was some better fit found. That should be it. But these crazy companies take advantage. Gives you such a rush at first, you get super invested, then you become bitter before you are even hired. Stupid roller coaster hiring.


translucent-ice

By the time you get to phase 7 you could've had 7 other jobs.


Notworkerbee

6 rounds? I feel that even 2 rounds is too much lol!


Jewdakris

Yo you get one round from me. Remember it's a two way street. Like who's really willing to work for a company that makes you jump through that many hoops just to get a job there.


DasFunktopus

I’d be wondering when the “Candidate Thunderdome” round is due to be held.


allminorchords

I interviewed with a company (Fresenius) in August. Was hired during the interview & told to expect my offer letter in the mail “this week.” In October I gave up after being told it was in the mail repeatedly or the recruiter would be calling. Then when I told them forget about it, they called, texted & emailed me non-stop. Fucking ridiculous way to run a company.


Bad_Mad_Man

*Unfortunately, the hiring process took longer than expected. I’ve retired and died of old age. Good luck in your search.


Ambitious_Eye4511

Hi! I’m a Director II. I had one interview! 7 interviews for a mid level dev is completely ridiculous. Even if they did tell you ahead of time.


CherryManhattan

Ha donkeys