A job I spent months interviewing for, only to be rejected because I didn't "align" looks like it's being posted again.

9 Comments

1. AnonymousSeptember 22,2021 at 10:23PM UTC

   They constantly rotate the ads. No employer seems to understand that there is no 110% perfect employee!

   You probably dodged a bullet

2. AnonymousSeptember 22,2021 at 11:34PM UTC

   The position these ads are describing are most likely not available or are available eventually so companies get multiple free listing while they shop for applicants.

   It's very misleading but these positions are put and taken off the market multiple times until they absolutely need the role filled or cancel the headcount all together due the company revenues or a client leaves or the company is rethinking next yesrs years strategy. Companies test the waters all the time. It doesn't cost them anything in terms running add multiple times, and the time interviewing is not critical for the company.

   On the flip side, the candidates waste all sorts of time and energy playing the game. It is so inconsiderate. Hang in there.

3. Sharlee (Shar) AdamsSeptember 23,2021 at 12:11AM UTC

   That is the worst. I remember several years back, I interviewed for a job and they seemed to like me and they wanted me to check back in with them. I spent 11 months and 3 interviews and after that time, I asked them to take me out of consideration. Sometimes, like the article says, a company will just see who’s and what’s out there so when they get the big contract, multi-million dollar account, they can get someone onboard quickly.

4. AnonymousSeptember 23,2021 at 12:25AM UTC

   Yes exactly. They are just testing the waters. They don't need anyone at the moment.

5. AnonymousSeptember 23,2021 at 12:11AM UTC

   I hate the word "Align"

   What does it even mean?

6. AnonymousSeptember 23,2021 at 11:17AM UTC

   Hiring the wrong person can derail the culture of a team??

   How does that even happen? What culture?

7. Calyn Brewer, M.S., FCEPSeptember 23,2021 at 1:40PM UTC

   I also do not like the way the word "align" was used here. I think as an employer it is more important to look for employees who will add to our company culture. We need candidates that can bring their experiences and individualities to improve our company. We shouldn't be looking for some to fit into a box!

8. AnonymousSeptember 23,2021 at 11:29PM UTC

   I agree…using “align” in this way sounds a bit demeaning. Sounds like you dodged a bullet!

9. AnonymousSeptember 26,2021 at 1:11AM UTC

   I never interviewed with "the team". I interviewed with a recruiter, 2 HR people, and 2 assistants.