I recently interviewed for a role in a specific product transaction that I have recent experience in.

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October 29,2021 at 12:42PM UTC

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I recently interviewed for a role in a specific product transaction that I have recent experience in. At the interview the hiring manager told me she was looking for someone to work on a different product. I do have have experience in those well, however not as recently. I told her as much and that I believe they are less complex and I can catch up very easily with minimal training. I was surprised the recruiter didn’t know exactly which role they were hiring for.

30 mins after the interview the recruiter called to tell me they were going to pass on me because my answers were inconsistent. I feel like this is some sort of code for they think I’m lying. I can’t be sure. Had anyone else received this type of feedback? I’d love to hear from hiring managers on this group about their thoughts as well.

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Cindy LaceyNovember 1,2021 at 12:43PM UTC
It sounds like the recruiter misrepresented you.
Geeta LudwiczakNovember 1,2021 at 7:29PM UTC
I don’t think he did. He was surprised as well when I told him what the actual position was.
rgstaffing@bellsouth.netNovember 2,2021 at 6:53PM UTC
Why would you automatically think that ??
AnonymousNovember 1,2021 at 12:46PM UTC
I’m sorry this position didn’t work out for you. “Inconsistent” can mean lying. I have always taken it more from the perspective of “telling us what we want to hear.” In that case the answers vary depending on the question which can mean red flags but don’t always.
Looking at what you wrote, I’d like to ask for clarification: did you actually say you were surprise the recruiter didn’t know which role they were hiring for?
Geeta LudwiczakNovember 1,2021 at 7:31PM UTC
I think it was a lack of communication on both sides. I interviewed with a a director of the group who seemed to only focus, on the products which I had the most recent experience in as well.
Geeta LudwiczakNovember 1,2021 at 7:33PM UTC
I did send her an email and also an article about common issues in the products she was looking to place a candidate in. She had admitted that she didn’t know much s out it as well.
My email was rejected by the company’s system. It’s my personal gmail account so not sure whether she received it.
Live and learn.
rgstaffing@bellsouth.netNovember 1,2021 at 12:50PM UTC
Firstly, let's give kudos to the recruiter who followed up immediately after your interview and then got back with you within 30 minutes. This seems to be a bone of contention with many of the posters. What I do not understand is why you were not given a job description prior to your interview so that you could have been better prepared. I personally believe that companies pass over very good candidates for much lesser reasons. Often they want to see that you have done it recently and a myriad of other reasons that I think are unreasonable.
I would advise that you take the high road and write a nice thank you email note to the interviewer thanking her for her time and and asking her to please consider your candidacy for any future positions for which you may be qualified. I would also send a follow up thank you the the recruiter with the same message. It is a thoughtful gesture that will make you memorable.
Geeta LudwiczakNovember 1,2021 at 7:34PM UTC
I sent a follow up, it was rejected as unable to be sent.
rgstaffing@bellsouth.netNovember 2,2021 at 6:41PM UTC
you can mail one.
Geeta LudwiczakNovember 2,2021 at 8:55PM UTC
?snail mail!!
Eloisa JacintoNovember 1,2021 at 2:09PM UTC
Breathe. Think happy thoughts. Take stock of both your positives and areas you need to work on. The positives will give you the affirmation and confidence you need to move forward. And your areas for improvement will give you the energy and insight to be better.
I always hear this from somewhere, a goal that does not scare you is not worth pursuing at all. You are now on the road to where you ought to be. Go girl!
Terrie SultNovember 2,2021 at 4:19PM UTC
I had something similar happen and instead of feedback they just didn't follow up. It sounds like there may be some communication issues within the company and it might not have been the best place to work.
Geeta LudwiczakNovember 2,2021 at 6:17PM UTC
I think you are on to something here. I believe they are hiring to keep up with growth in business but don’t yet have a whole picture. The company was acquired by a Hedgefund recent ly and is still working with the existing products manager but pushing them into gearing up for the additional and newer products.
I’m sure I dodged a bullet here.
SoniaNayeli GuerreroNovember 2,2021 at 8:48PM UTC
Something similar happened to me recently where the interviewer said I had many talents but were unsure of what role I could fit in. They did offer me the job and ended up being a bad position and I should have taken that answer as a red flag. I say it was a blessing in disguise for you :) All the best!