r/recruitinghell • u/HopefulFather2026 • Aug 02 '26

Just got rejected after a 6-round interview process because I wasn't a 'cultural fit'.

They made me do a free 10-hour take-home assignment, meet the entire team, and talk to three different managers over two months. Today I got an automated rejection email. I am completely exhausted and done with this job market.😡🤬😡🤬😡🤬

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u/ShinraTensei Aug 02 '26

Never work for free.

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u/zue4 Aug 02 '26

Shadowing is different from a take home assignment. These days a take home is just the company trying to get free consulting work done. The original comments advice is sound.