One Hour Before Day One, the CEO Read His CV.

A candidate was approached by an insurance company, not the other way around. Over a month and a half they completed multiple interview rounds, a test assignment, and a thorough background check. They signed a formal offer with a confirmed start date and stopped looking. One hour before they were due to begin, HR called. The CEO -- who had not been involved at any prior stage -- had personally reviewed their CV and decided their years of experience were insufficient. The role went to someone else. Reddit commenters suspected the CEO gave it to a friend.