This is how I feel.

Anonymous

July 27,2022 at 9:14PM UTC

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This is how I feel. I have been apart of interview panels where the hiring manger already knew who they were going to hire. I feel like that has happened to me as well. But my question is can a candidate say upfront, look if you have already selected the candidate you want to hire for the role can you be upfront? Why make people go on a second or compete for an interview?

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AnonymousJuly 27,2022 at 9:25PM UTC
On the chance that the candidate blows the panel away.
AnonymousJuly 27,2022 at 9:25PM UTC
This reminds me of an episode of Dave Chappelle called "When keeping it real goes wrong" In short, don't do it! Yes it is frustrating that employers are not as upfront as everyone would like them to be, but they likely have protocols and policies in place that spell out when and how to notify candidates. Also sometimes there could be a delay in informing you just in case things fall through with a first candidate they still want an opportunity to reach out to you as an alternative choice. Just keep on applying until you find what is right for you.
AnonymousJuly 27,2022 at 10:24PM UTC
This happened to me at a recent job interview. I had three interviews with the company including a final round with the CEO where I had to make a presentation and pitch deck. A week later after the final round, I received an email stating that they had already decided on a candidate already at the beginning of the process. Why did they even bother telling me that as it stung worse than if I had a chance. I understand a first round but why waste someone's time when you know they aren't going to receive an offer?
AnonymousJuly 28,2022 at 2:44AM UTC
Exactly!
AnonymousJuly 28,2022 at 8:09PM UTC
Wow!
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistJuly 28,2022 at 12:38AM UTC
I'm sorry you're having a hard time but a position isn't filled until it's filled. And companies need to keep recruiting and interviewing until the requisition is closed.
Just because a hiring manager thinks they know who they might want to hire for a position, doesn't mean the deal is going to be closed. Just because they've interviewed someone they like, doesn't mean the person is going to accept the offer.
Personally, most times if I have someone coming into the interview process near what I think might be the end, I will let them know and give them the option of proceeding or not - their choice. But it's my job to keep working to fill the position until it's filled.
AnonymousJuly 28,2022 at 2:44AM UTC
Thanks for your input. I have seen where managers already know the person. And are set on hiring that person.
AnonymousJuly 29,2022 at 1:21PM UTC
I hate sham interviews and sham job listings. I try to look at these situations as an opportunity to practice some skills and learn about other people so if I don't get the job, at least I'm a step forward in the process. Being on the interviewer side of this situation, I just try to be nice to the person who is desperate for a job. They will find something, somewhere. All we can do is make the process less painful for them.
Lynda BoothAugust 7,2022 at 5:17PM UTC
I had a candidate ask me this before she interviewed. I had never been asked before. As a Recruiter, I do not schedule interviews in this situation. I don't think it is fair to the candidate. I have also cancelled interviews and have been honest when the Manager tells me they have identified someone to hire.