As an interviewer, share an encouraging story

[u/No_Eggplant_5745]

I was on an interview panel. We had great candidates and each could easily do the role. The last candidate really wowed us and hit the ball out of the park.

I instantly recommend him to my manager. He had great experience, had great personality, and would be an immediate hit with our company. He also met exactly the description my manager had given us to look for in his ideal candidate.

This perfect candidate never made it to the next round. The job was given to someone friends with a fellow manger in the company.

Silver lining is that it wasn’t the candidate’s fault and he probably got a better opportunity elsewhere.