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Candidate waited all day then a seconds long CEO chat ended it all
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Published on 27 April 2026
The final interview lasted seconds, but the offer shocked
A software engineer described a chaotic walk-in recruitment that kept around 100 candidates waiting for hours with little communication. The last-round meeting with the CEO reportedly lasted only seconds, and the process ended with an offer that raised serious concerns. The candidate’s account sparked backlash online over the company’s hiring approach, especially the way finalists were treated.
- Candidates waited for hours with poor updates and coordination
- The final CEO interaction reportedly lasted only seconds
- An offer with concerning terms fueled wider criticism online
- The episode highlights transparency gaps in hiring pipelines
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