r/interviews • u/This-User-Is-Unknown • 21h ago
Didn't get to give an interview even after being selected
So I got an on-campus opportunity in an MNC, the first round was an online exam which I passed and got the mail for clearing the round and to wait for the next round which was the technical interview. My friend got the technical interview within a week of the mail while I waited, then she even gave the HR round while I was still waiting. After almost 3-4 weeks I got the mail for the technical interview, so I started preparing, I prepared so hard but the day of the interview, it was suppose to start at 3 pm so I joined the lobby 15 mins before. I waited nervous (my first technical interview) 15 mins passed no interviewer came then 30 mins passed still waiting. I thought maybe other people’s interview must be going on but 2 hours passed i kept staring at the "wait for the interview to start" screen, now my nervousness turned into frustration, I was hungry, didn’t even have my lunch because of this.
I contacted my placement cell in-charge teacher, he told me "it may take many hours" so he suggested I wait but after 3.5 hours I told my teacher again, he said they will reschedule. Although I lost all hopes I still checked my email repeatedly.
The next day I checked the email I saw they rescheduled the interview at 3.30, I thought maybe this time it will definitely happen. But again the same story repeated, I sat in front of the laptop for 3 hours dressed in formals, didn’t have my lunch and got disappointed again. This was very unprofessional behaviour from the company's side. If they didn’t want me they should have rejected me at the first place. I was so interested in this company, I thought they were better than the other (literally was so excited about the opportunity) but boy was I wrong. Worst experience ever, i waited so long and couldn't even show my skills, didn't even get a chance.
Lesson learned: most of the mncs are evil.
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u/revarta 21h ago
I'm really sorry to hear about your experience, that's beyond frustrating. Tbh, it sounds like a communication breakdown on their end. Document everything and consider reaching out to their recruiting department directly with your feedback. It's just one opportunity; many others are out there, and this doesn't define your value or skillset. Companies often reschedule, but this seems extreme. Focus on prepping for upcoming interviews with employers who respect your time!
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u/Thejgotoldjuice 21h ago
Fuck them never go back.