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Interview Tips & Stories
1mo (edited)
timepasstiwari
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A Digital Markter
Nailed the interview, still rejected
Just had the BEST interview ever – super positive and encouraging! But got rejected.
Interviewer said I was the most prepared, knew it was a full-time role (unlike others), and loved my answers. One of my questions was even called "the best ever asked!"
He showed me around, said I was exactly what they wanted, and would get back by Friday. I was so hyped! Then today, I got the rejection email.
No reason given, just "went with someone else." Feels bad when your best isn't enough. Anyone else been there? How'd you cope?
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awesomesnail
1mo
works at
Flipkart
Every single time i thought i had the worst interview ever and i was 100% sure i didnt get the job, I always got hired.
but every single time i thought i had the best interview ever and was 100% sure i got the job, i got rejected
kaamsekaam
1mo
works at
[awesomesnail](username) was JUST talking to my roommate about this!! It always seems to go that way… maybe there’s something to it. seeming more human, relatable or maybe coming off as “you need me more than I need you” could be the advantage.
timepasstiwari
author
1mo
A Digital Markter
[kaamsekaam](username) Yeah that happened to me. Twice at least.
fineaquaman
1mo
student at
Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Mumbai
[awesomesnail](username) this same thing has happened with me
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creativelatte
1w
works at
Happened with me too ,i thought may be I asked about ctc range offered hence when I was asked salary expected and i gave no direct answer 😆😂
timepasstiwari
author
1w
A Digital Markter
[creativelatte](username) at this point, negotiating salary feels like a tinder date one wrong vibe and it’s unmatched instantly
siryy
2w
student at
International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Bangalore
Can you share the role description/ experience in detail, if possible?😶🌫️
timepasstiwari
author
2w
A Digital Markter
[siryy](username) the role I interviewed for was an operations associate position.
It was a mix of backend coordination, cross functional support, and a bit of client communication too. Think of it like being the person who keeps things running smoothly in the background handling processes, making sure deliverables are on track, supporting internal teams, and just making life easier for everyone involved.
That’s actually something I enjoy. I love solving chaos, organizing workflows, and making systems better wherever I go.
On top of that, I also have hands-on experience in digital marketing campaign handling, content calendars, a bit of paid ads and analytics. So I was hoping I could bring that combo of ops plus marketing know how to the table and maybe be a bit of a hybrid support.
wondrouspine
1mo
currently not working
What are the rounds now?
Is GD will be there?
There's no assessment?
timepasstiwari
author
3w
A Digital Markter
[wondrouspine](username) It depends. some companies have stopped gd, especially post covid, but others still use it to shortlist candidates quickly.
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a mechanical designer
1mo
I can relate to myself. Recently happened to me too.
There I thought that the interviewer was of the same age and may be the possibility that I'm more knowledgeable than him.
So he might be having his job security issues in future.
timepasstiwari
author
3w
A Digital Markter
[a mechanical designer](username) it stings when you feel like you did everything right and still got a no.
sriracha
3w
I remember giving telephonic interview for Accenture HR associate role it was fantastic the recruiter even explained me about the versant and the final hr round I was prepared for both of them my versant test went fine I wasn't sure I'll get selected or not but then fortunately i recieved the call from a different recruiter he was saying that today itself you've to give the interview by 5pm unfortunately I had plans for that day, i told her that I won't be available and requested to reschedule it he was like okay I'll reschedule it for you. I tried calling him for the feedback continuously for 2 days straight and 3rd day i recieved a rejection mail🙂. I mean i explained my situation to the recruiter and he was very understanding he assured me that he'll rearrange the interview some other day but still,
timepasstiwari
author
3w
A Digital Markter
[sriracha](username) this says nothing about your potential. If anything, it shows u r professional, you communicate well, and you don’t just flake. That matters.
So take the lesson, not the blame.
an associate
1mo
Start a fight club.
On a serious note, hang in there.
The same has happened with a lot of us. Sometimes, i wonder if someone is mixing up our files..
timepasstiwari
author
1mo
A Digital Markter
[an associate](username) only god knows this weird, unexplained rejection thing
splendidpakora
1mo
A Marketing Manager
You WERE the best candidate...until someone else came who was better. That doesn't make you a bad person or even an unqualified candidate. It just means that someone else likely checked more boxes in the qualifications section. or, maybe the hiring manager felt like they clicked with someone else and felt a strong connection. my best advice is to shake it off and keep pushing forward.
toobluntforu
1mo
works at
[splendidpakora](username) Better could simply mean “cheaper”
handsomegun
4w (edited)
works at
This happened to me yesterday
timepasstiwari
author
3w
A Digital Markter
[madhusudhan1](username) which company?
a java spring boot microservices developer
1mo
happened many times with me.
timepasstiwari
author
1mo
A Digital Markter
[a java spring boot microservices developer](username) What do you usually do to bounce back after those moments?
boredinlife
1mo
works at
My advice, no matter how the interview goes, always get detached from the results. Do your best.
timepasstiwari
author
1mo
A Digital Markter
[boredinlife](username) Definitely, it’s just rough for those jobs that I really want with a wonderful company!! Thank you for the advice
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yoyoooo
1mo (edited)
works at
The same thing happens to one of my colleagues,
He got rejected mail
The reason is that you will be shocked "OVER QUALIFICATION" (master's),
timepasstiwari
author
1mo
A Digital Markter
[yoyoooo](username) ridiculous.
impressivecosmo
1mo
works at
Same thing happened with me too additionally two HR’s were playing saying that other one will share details with you shortly…
After a great interview they didn’t even had courage to share some updates.
awesomesnail
1mo
works at
@impressivecosm Unfortunately, it's pretty common now. Why do they even take interviews in the first place?
busyjellyfish
1mo
Same happened with me... Gave best and cleared 1 hr screening and 3 technical rounds... But got rejected...
timepasstiwari
author
1mo
A Digital Markter
[busyjellyfish](username) u deserved better
cigerrateaddict
1mo
works at
i was recently selected after an interview i was 100 percent sure i wouldn't clear, not because it went badly but because it ended in just 20 minutes.
timepasstiwari
author
1mo
A Digital Markter
[cigerrateaddict](username) I feel u
reflectiveqa
1mo
works at
I had an interview last tuesday, Interviewer said exactly the same, they are looking someone with same skill set and experiences as like me. Today is Friday, still didn't get any call from HR. Should I expect anything and wait some more days!!😒
timepasstiwari
author
1mo
A Digital Markter
[reflectiveqa](username) give it 3 to 5 more business days before following up politely
vivacioussnapper
1mo
works at
Interviews nowadays are more like a deal going on,
a city match? ✅
Age match? ✅
Package within budget? ✅
Congratulations, you are selected without talent!
timepasstiwari
author
1mo
A Digital Markter
[greatcauliflower](username) seriouslyyyyyy the person who actually knew their stuff, who prepped, who brought in passion and ideas gets ghosted or rejected with a generic "we've moved ahead." Like … why even have interviews if talent isn’t the main criteria?
kartavyakabulava
1mo
works at
Same and yet again hoping that's not gonna be the case this time around.
timepasstiwari
author
1mo
A Digital Markter
[kartavyakabulava](username) , I’m struggling to stay neutral lol, neither too positive nor too negative.
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greatking
1mo
A Team Lead
Exact same thing happened to me couple days ago too. Fiance and I were talking about it a lot, thinking how nice it’d be with the job being remote and much higher pay. Especially we got a wedding soon too so definitely could use the pay.
Then comes the rejection email after 3 interviews, which I thought all went great. At least they were kind enough to schedule a quick meeting for feedback but it sucks so much after you fantasize about getting the job.
In the end, you never know until you get an offer but still hurts and cant help but get your hopes high.
And… I still think I would have been the perfect candidate for this job and f them for not hiring me lol
timepasstiwari
author
1mo
A Digital Markter
[greatking](username) thank you for the reassurance. It sure does get tough to not take it personally!
handsomegun
1mo
works at
U are not alone
timepasstiwari
author
1mo
A Digital Markter
[madhusudhan1](username) thanks for saying this
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