# He Quit His Job. The Offer Vanished One Hour Before Day One.

**[TRUE STORY]** — by Professional via r/recruitinghell · 2.1k upvotes

After a six-week process spanning interviews, a test assignment, and background checks, a candidate signed an offer letter and prepared to start. Twelve hours before the first day, HR called to say the CEO had finally reviewed their CV and decided their years of experience were 'insufficient.' By then, the candidate had already resigned from their previous role.

*Source: [r/recruitinghell · via Economic Times · 2.1k upvotes](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/man-was-interviewed-by-company-for-more-than-a-month-passed-with-flying-colours-then-came-the-shocking-news-got-a-call-from-hr/amp_articleshow/131474407.cms)*
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