I got stood up for a job interview (Rant).

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October 12,2022 at 8:44PM UTC

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I got stood up for a job interview (Rant).

I had an email confirmation for a social work interview last week and it was supposed to be yesterday. It was scheduled as a virtual interview.

When I got the email confirmation I had a VERY weird feeling that this wasn't going to be a good fit. The universe has worked things so that the last three times I interviewed for a job for this company I didn't get it for weird reasons. I was supposed to intern with them for my BSW and they also offered me a part time position during that interview, then when I tried to confirm that I wanted to accept the position, the pandemic lock down had just started (literally the day of that interview). Then they weren't accepting interns at all for the duration of the pandemic semesters I was supposed to be an intern with them. Then I interviewed again for them and that time was a combination of forgetting the I interview time and my internet being out.

Yesterday, I was in the link waiting to be let into the virtual meeting. It never happened. I called the company, got reception, and they told me they were doing IN PERSON open interviews yesterday. I got transferred to the HR person's cell phone.......which wound up being an out of service number.

I emailed her and have yet to hear back about rescheduling. At this point, if by some miracle that does happen, I'll be saying thanks but I don't think this is a great fit. Fine, I will listen to whoever is higher up on the metaphysics chain trying to keep me.out of this company.......that's about all I can do at this point.

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AnonymousOctober 12,2022 at 11:43PM UTC
Happens all the time when the hiring manager has already made an offer to someone. It's one of the perils of setting time aside for an interview. If it is a hot position, then I recommend you setup your interview as soon as possible to start the process or this might happen again.
Crystal HowellOctober 14,2022 at 12:32PM UTC
Hey, you spent way too much time and energy on this company. Move on, the universe is speaking to you, listen.
PJ DeusenberryOctober 14,2022 at 1:09PM UTC
Usually, a company wants to give the best impression when hiring. If the company is so disorganized at this stage, I would worry what the experience would be like if you were hired. I wouldn't give them any more chances.
Elizabeth BradleyOctober 14,2022 at 1:34PM UTC
that is so scary. I am glad that he missed his flight.
Elizabeth BradleyOctober 14,2022 at 1:36PM UTC
I would stop trying to get a job at that company. I bet that it would be a lousy work environment.
AnonymousOctober 14,2022 at 2:04PM UTC
Update on the company situation:
I just saw that they're going through an employment agency for this position. Said employment agency has literally just posted the position today. So, given how employment agencies work in my area (company has to pay a hiring fee if they find someone for a permanent position, so nobody goes more than temp if you're through an agency), that means they have no intention of keeping anyone in the position on longterm. I am suspecting my "interview" was set up just to get their interview quota up and they had zero intention at all of actually following through.
AnonymousOctober 14,2022 at 6:02PM UTC
There's a country song about "unanswered prayers" being the best thing that could possibly happen to and for you. Good luck for the next time!
AnonymousOctober 14,2022 at 10:35PM UTC
You dodged a bullet!! Good for you.
tiffany birchOctober 14,2022 at 11:47PM UTC
Looks like the Universe sent a message that this company wasn't a good fit. Always trust your north compass. Much success with a much better fit coming to you soon.