An X user shared someone else’s account of how they withdrew their job candidacy because the interviewer was late. They explained:
“My reasons for leaving my current role ultimately come down to wanting to work for a company with better organization and communication.”
This is not unusual. Candidates want to work for companies that respect them and their time, but then a person claiming to be an HR person with 20 years of experience thought now would be a good time to jump in and explain what was going on.
“20 year HR professional here. Many times I’d make candidates wait a few extra minutes to see how they handled it when they got frustrated. Weeded out a lot of hot heads. Me, I’m looking for patience and understanding.”
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Not really relevant to your point, but the only reason to test an applicant on how they react when you treat them poorly is because you know they’ll be treated poorly once they’re hired.
There are few red flags redder than telling an applicant up front they’ll be treated poorly.
I can understand the sentiments this candidate shared. Back in February I was informed my hours were being cut in half (which took away my health insurance, PTO, and a chunk of my self esteem). I began looking for a full- or part-time job to try and make up for my losses. I knew it would be uphill simply because it wouldn’t take a mind reader to figure I had stumbled into the realm of my 60s. I was sent on to an interview through an employment agency. It was at the biggest car dealership in town. The address was for the huge lot, which has multiple buildings with offices. I happened to enter the correct building and checked in with the receptionist who said she would let my contact know I was there. This building sits on an elevated hill to give the staff an eagle-eye view of the entire lot. After 15 minutes of waiting a young woman entered from outside the building, introduced herself as the contact’s assistant. She said the manager wasn’t on the premises at the moment and they would reschedule my interview. Which they never did. I don’t think was a stretch to believe the manager had seen me coming for the interview from his lofty perch and decided he wasn’t hiring an old man. Which is fine, they have a horrible reputation at that dealership and I would rather walk away with my honor.