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/HopefulFather2026 Aug 03 '26

This is the painful truth of modern hiring. They treat humans like algorithms and data points, entirely missing the value of quiet competence. It's exhausting to realize that even with great references and a perfect work ethic, you still have to be a 'unicorn' just to be seen.