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by clubm8 2419 days ago
Wow, a single offhand comment could doom a candidate from ever being hired?

I wish the same high standard applied to companies interacting with candidates. I've had a Google engineer literally scream at me in an interview. I've also had their recruiters reach out to me for a role, schedule an interview that seemed to go well, then completely ghost me.

I do not judge a company that doesn't hire me, even if they don't give feedback - that is understandable given the legal climate in the states. But it is unacceptable to simply disappear, and actions have consequences.

(In my case, I do not take Google recruiter comms, along with any other company that engages in abusive behavior during the interview process)

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It does apply to companies. Its called people just won't apply there. However, those people don't make blog posts about it.

For example, if I look for a new job, there is no way I will apply to Google (I say if because I see no reason to look for a new job).