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Job Seeker Frustrated After 3 Interviews and Salary Talks End in Paused Hiring
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News18•13-10-2026, 15:15
Job Seeker Frustrated After 3 Interviews and Salary Talks End in Paused Hiring
- •A frustrated job seeker took to Reddit to share their exhausting experience after going through three interviews, salary negotiations, and providing five references, only to be told that recruitment for the position was being paused.
- •The recruiter asked the candidate if they would be open to staying in touch for when the search resumes, which deeply angered the applicant who was expecting a final offer.
- •Although the candidate initially drafted an angry response, they ultimately decided against sending it to avoid burning bridges and chose to ignore the recruiter instead.
- •The Reddit post resonated with many internet users, who shared their own frustrating stories of enduring multiple interview rounds, tests, and even ghosting by potential employers.
Key Questions Answered
The candidate grew frustrated after completing three rounds of interviews, salary negotiations, and submitting five references, only to be told by the recruiter that recruitment for the position was being paused.
After informing the candidate that the recruitment was paused for the time being, the recruiter asked if they would be open to staying in touch so the company could reach back out when ready to resume the search.
No, despite having a strongly worded email prepared in their drafts, the candidate ultimately decided against sending any response and left the recruiter unanswered to avoid burning bridges.
