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After eight rounds of interviews and over 12 hours of prep for a role I was highly qualified for, I learned I wasn’t selected because another candidate was more concise in one of the interview. Disappointing, but even more surprising was that just six hours after being notified, the role was reposted. This is the third time I’ve seen this job reposted since June, and it made me wonder—was there ever another candidate?

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After eight rounds of interviews and over 12 hours of prep for a role I was highly qualified for, I learned I wasn’t selected because another candidate was more concise in one of the interview. Disappointing, but even more surprising was that just six hours after being notified, the role was reposted. This is the third time I’ve seen this job reposted since June, and it made me wonder—was there ever another candidate?

I spent several hours researching the company, and they had impressed me. They’ve been around for over 10 years, offering a unique platform that’s disrupting their industry. They tend to hire non industry people and they work with well know jumbo brands. Yet, they’ve grown slower than expected, averaging 45,000 new customers per year. With their resources, they should be reaching 85,000+ new customers yearly and moving toward a million. Suggesting industry people could help open more doors. Online reviews from employees suggested some micromanagement concerns, which I got a hint of during my final conversations. This made me realize the position might have lacked the autonomy that a senior role typically requires and it's a very important value for me.

This experience reminds me that sometimes, a door closes for a reason. With so many highly qualified candidates out there seeing the same roles repeatedly reposted, it’s essential to remember that the right opportunity is one that fits both skills and culture. Sometimes, the universe really does make sure we keep the door open for the right fit to come along.

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  1. Anonymous

    Sounds like you dodged a bullet. 8 rounds of interviews is ridiculous. Thanks for sharing and hope you find just the right fit, skill-wise and culturally.

  2. Regina Brown

    Sounds like this company is quite unsure as to what they need as opposed to what they want.

    Apply again...if you get the interview let them know that you have interviewed for the position but would like the opportunity to interview again as you believe that you can add value to their platform.

    Make sure that you let them know the some of the things that you have explained in your post, in partifular

  3. Regina Brown

    I hit send before I finished... In the interview, explain that you have noticed "they’ve grown slower than expected, averaging 45,000 new customers per year. With their resources, they should be reaching 85,000+ new customers yearly and moving toward a million. Suggesting industry people could help open more doors. "

  4. Anonymous

    8 rounds of interviews, it's wild !!!! it's the first time I am hearing that, I believe it's too taxing and this portends to a toxic work environment. For what I see you have a great analytical mind. I hope you find something that fits you!

    Good Luck!!!

  5. Anonymous

    Such an uplifting message for all of us to take in. Thank you

  6. Anonymous

    write them a thank you note- this time of year, employers are putting a "hold' on hirig due to needing to hit year end budgets- they might reach out in January or Feb- I have seen this happen. Keep the road open!

  7. Cindy Glover

    8 rounds??? Holy moly

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