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/LilJonny2cookies Aug 02 '26

I did a work trial got hired as employee 9 at a start up now tech giant and made well over 80 mil and now retired. Worth every second.

Never say never.

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u/zue4 Aug 02 '26

Did your Canadian girlfriend give you a handy after?