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Reddit Post Says Candidate Was Dropped Mid-Interview After Admitting Other Job Interviews

The unverified Reddit account, carried by several outlets, underscores how disclosures about parallel interviews can shape employer judgments.

Overview

  • The Reddit user describes a second-round Zoom interview for a business analyst role ending immediately after acknowledging later-stage interviews with two other firms.
  • According to the post, the HR representative said they prefer to focus on candidates who are 'genuinely interested' before ending the call.
  • News coverage identifies no company by name and includes disclaimers that the claims come from user-generated content that has not been independently verified.
  • The viral post drew a range of reactions, from criticism of penalizing transparency to suggestions that employers may seek stronger signals of commitment.
  • One outlet highlighted a separate Reddit anecdote from a Berlin entrepreneur who alleged an old interview recording was shared with other companies, raising confidentiality concerns.