Four rounds of interviews, a case study, a personality assessment, and two reference calls — then a rejection email saying the company had decided to go in a different direction. A different direction. After four rounds, the candidate wrote, the least they can do is name it.
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Name the Direction
As told to the Host · Storyteller verified · Candidate · via X
View source →Four roundsCase studyPersonality assessmentTwo reference callsRejection — 'different direction'
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