After a month and a half of interviews, a scored test assignment, and a cleared background check, a candidate received a formal offer and a start date. One hour before that first day, HR called. The CEO, they explained, had finally reviewed the CV — and decided the candidate's experience fell short. The offer was rescinded. The candidate had already stopped interviewing elsewhere.
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One hour before Day One, the CEO read the CV.
As told to the Host · Storyteller verified · Anonymous · via r/recruitinghell (Economic Times)
View source →Multiple interviews (1.5 months)Test assignmentBackground checkFormal offer issuedCEO vetos 1hr before start
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