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A candidate’s job interview for a business analyst role took an unexpected turn when an honest answer brought the conversation to an abrupt end. What began as a smooth second-round Zoom interaction ended suddenly after he revealed that he was also interviewing with other companies. The candidate said the discussion was going well until the HR representative asked whether he was applying elsewhere. Choosing to be truthful, he admitted that he had reached later stages with two other firms. That was all it took to change the tone of the meeting. Interview Takes an Awkward Turn According to his post, the interviewer’s expression shifted right after hearing his answer. “Faces instantly changed,” he wrote on Reddit, explaining that the HR representative responded, “Oh, we prefer to focus on candidates who are genuinely interested in our company. In that case, we’ll let you pursue those other opportunities.” Moments later, the call ended. The candidate said he wasn’t given any chance to explain his intentions. “Didn’t even give me a chance to clarify. I guess being transparent is disqualifying now,” he wrote, sharing his disappointment over the experience. Check the post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/interviews/comments/1on7eu4/i_told_them_i_was_interviewing_elsewhere_and_they/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button Internet Divided Over Company’s Response Shared on November 3, the post racked up over 5,000 upvotes. The post soon sparked discussion, with many people expressing surprise and frustration over how the situation was handled. Some criticised the company for rejecting honesty, saying it reflected insecurity and a lack of professionalism. “They were hoping to send you a lowball offer and now they know they can’t,” a user commented. Another person wrote, “This is what I’d call dodging a bullet,” while others noted that the reaction showed a poor company culture. “So they want candidates who aren’t desirable anywhere else. That’s… one way to build a team,” a user remarked. “I prefer to focus on companies that are genuinely interested in me as a candidate,” an individual commented. A person wrote, “You reminded HR that it’s a free market. They were hoping to take advantage of you.” A few, however, offered a more neutral view, saying employers often prefer candidates who seem fully committed to the role they’re offering. Still, most agreed that ending an interview over honesty was unfair and unnecessary.
