Candidates feel rejected despite strong qualifications
10 posts across 4 communities in the last 60 days; 70% from r/recruitinghell.
“I hate the overly effusive "you're such an amazing candidate but, on this occasion, there was someone more amazing" rubbish that these rejection emails usually have but I'd take those over something this blunt. EDIT: Looks like this "job" was just an advert for their AI CV tool…”
“They chose you because you were the least objectionable candidate. Passing the minimum threshold is required. After that it is subjective on who gets picked. (As long as they aren't making determination based on a protected class) [re: Getting offer after failing technical]”
“Maybe you ARE an arrogant person who wouldn't fit well? [re: PWC rejected me and I got a feedback that my confidence was too high.]”
Multiple posts detail situations where candidates with seemingly impressive profiles are still rejected, often without clear explanation. This suggests a disconnect between perceived candidate strength and hiring decisions, leaving applicants feeling demoralized and questioning their abilities.
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“They chose you because you were the least objectionable candidate. Passing the minimum threshold is required. After that it is subjective on who gets picked. (As long as they aren't making determination based on a protected class) [re: Getting offer after failing technical]”
“Maybe you ARE an arrogant person who wouldn't fit well? [re: PWC rejected me and I got a feedback that my confidence was too high.]”
“It is very unpleasant but every time they mention “other candidates” it is almost 100% sure rejection. Also when they told you how to present things better for the future was another sign on the wall. With that at least you had some human interaction! I can’t achieve even that [re: Get rejection email 2 hours right after my interview.]”
“True. I figured it was either someone with 10 plus yrs or an internal hire or someone who knows someone. I know I can’t win em all. Thank you , and I agree . I’ll stop reaching out [re: Got rejected after a seemingly great in-person interview. What would you do ?]”
“I hate the overly effusive "you're such an amazing candidate but, on this occasion, there was someone more amazing" rubbish that these rejection emails usually have but I'd take those over something this blunt. EDIT: Looks like this "job" was just an advert for their AI CV tool. The same AI that sent the rejection email followed up half an hour later offering to review my CV and find other roles I might be better suited towards. submitted by /u/Anxious_squ”