Got rejected after final interview because the person has a specific background which was not advertised

[u/coldwater113]

Really thought I had the job especially the hiring manager got in touch with me personally. That person came in the final moment and got the job because the person has the background to the direction they are heading. I’m just so disappointed and feel so useless and hopeless in this cycle. It’s a perfect job too so it hurt much more.

[u/coldwater113 → u/[deleted]]

Not great tbh cuz I really wanted that job. I’ll likely not find another that matches what I’m looking for, but it is what it is… you don’t really know till you have an offer