r/interviews • u/docjagr • 1d ago

Interviews suck

I had an interview Tuesday for a position in a company that my background, experience, and education wildly exceeded the qualifications for. I would not normally say that, but in this case, it is true.

The interview was only 30 minutes and it was mostly the hiring manager being surprised by how qualified I am and shocked how I was self motivated to learn so many things on my own.

The hiring manager had a hard stop at 30 minutes and basically hung up. He said I would hear more from the recruiter.

I send the normal "thank you" email to the hiring manager and follow up with the recruiter (like the hiring manager said to do) to find out when I would hear more and neither responded.

It is probably over, and that is fine. What annoys me is the lack of genuine common courtesy with just a simple acknowledgement of any kind.

Just venting. Anyone else have a similar story?

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u/docjagr 1d ago

Honestly, I appreciate the responses. If I landed the job or not, it isn't the point. I have a job. I don't need this one. I keep thinking if they aren't cordial and responsive when they interview, what is the company like to work for?

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u/OutsideAstronomer366 1d ago

Fair enough, it costs nothing to write to follow up or simply not have your expectations.