I wanted to apply for a job at a small company near my home, but they set up an online interview. I said I could come to the office instead, but they said it had to be online.
Later they rejected me because my neighbors were doing repairs and there was noise during the interview. Is that normal? Or were they just looking for an excuse to reject me? Has this happened to anyone?
Thanks
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  • Kent Nelson

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    Noise was not the reason. As VP of sales in a software company you sent red flags to the employer.
    1. Following directions . ( You questioned it.... FAIL)
    2. Improperly prepared for an online interview. You showed an inability for organization. ( Fail).
    3. You displayed that you would need a lot of hand holding.
    4. This is the hard line on why you lost right out of the gate.
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  • They have to treat everyone the same. Allowing you to come in means they would have to offer that to others. It is their process. You were... mistakenly making it about you by: 1. not following the simplest direction, online. 2. Not moving to a better location to focus on the interview and avoid the noise. Managers look for subtle things to see if you will be compliant or difficult.  more

  • The first impression on you was negative by you trying to change the mode of interview they are aware of those other methods of interviews. Secondly,... you failed to look for and organize for a quiet place for you to take the interview. Never mind, next time you will do a better plan. more

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  • You’re responsible for finding a quiet location for an online interview. They may have dinged you for requesting to visit the office because it’s... their process, not yours. That’s would depend on the recruiter? As far as not being hired, you may have the latest & greatest opinion of yourself yes, but recruiting as well as interviewing is scientific. Thats why we make the big bucks. Do not be hard on yourself because for every hundred resumes I would receive as a sr headhunter, only 10 to 20 get phone interviews, 5 gets video interview & 2 will get a face to face with department managers.

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  • Kayta, the world is literally on fire. It’s hard enough to quiet the noise inside our heads let alone a neighbor. That you were able to continue your... interview despite the environment shows your commitment. These jobs need to cut the bs.  more

  • You would have looked for a quiet place say a restaurant or

  • Noise was not the reason. As VP of sales in a software company you sent red flags to the employer.
    1. Following directions . ( You questioned it.... FAIL)
    2. Improperly prepared for an online interview. You showed an inability for organization. ( Fail).
    3. You displayed that you would need a lot of hand holding.
    4. This is the hard line on why you lost right out of the gate.
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  • Your immediate reaction disqualified you. If they say in person you know. You could book a quiet conference room at a library or professional office... building. Big boy pants moment.  more

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  • If it was a remote/online/virtual role,you could have technically disqualified yourself.
    Also additionally lets learn to follow and adhere to... interview rules and procedures.. You can request for exceptional adjustments but if not granted kindly follow the available rules and standards by the organisation/interviewer and prepare yourself for the same ahead of time..
    Just my humble opinion..
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  • It does happen sometimes. But in a situation like that, it’s usually better to move to a quieter location that’s more suitable for the interview so... you can focus and present yourself well. Even if the interview is online, treating it like a formal meeting and preparing the environment ahead of time can make a big difference.

    Also, the company wasn’t necessarily wrong to insist on an online interview. Employers generally have the right to conduct interviews in the format they prefer. And in many cases, rejection may be due to several factors, not just the noise, such as other candidates being a better fit or internal hiring decisions. So it might not have been only that one issue.
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  • Every interview has its objectives, during planning it was agreed to be done via online. Maybe it was junior staff conducting while the boss away, or... stakeholders wanted to follow up while in different locations. Many are job seekers and at times it's hard to blend what was agreed. Especially in employment matters more