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Sorry, that's not normal. The only thing I can think of is they're finding something during last-minute research that makes you untouchable. Maybe a really damn

by mLuby 5y ago

Sorry, that's not normal. The only thing I can think of is they're finding something during last-minute research that makes you untouchable. Maybe a really damning search result? If you have any friendly contacts at those companies (referrals), maybe they can give you a hint about what happened. During a FAANG onsite I was given the same exact question twice and they did the wrong type of interview—so I could believe disorganization as a possibility. But I've never had someone not show in an interview, and 3 times in a row is beyond unlucky.

maerF0x0 5y ago
It doesn't have to be that drastic. The hiring company could have simply had a good candidate much further along in the pipeline that signed an offer, then then company/recruiter simply forgot about OP (or choose to not address the elephant in the room, the company had multiple suitors for the role and OP was not a top contender)
- mLuby 5y ago
  That's unfortunately common and would explain ghosting on next steps but doesn't explain bailing on interviews that are already scheduled.
  - maerF0x0 5y ago
    I mean, going through with an interview when you already have a better than expected candidate is a sort of sunken cost fallacy, no? If you're looking to roll a 5 or 6, do you keep rolling after getting one?
Avalaxy 5y ago
> The only thing I can think of is they're finding something during last-minute research that makes you untouchable. Maybe a really damning search result? Hah. Since it happened 3/3 times, I started wondering if it was just me. As far as I'm aware there is nothing bad about me on the internet, so I don't think it's that :P But it somewhat reassures me to read that others have been in the same boat.
UglyToad 5y ago
Yeah this was my gut reaction, maybe a name conflict with a terrorist or AML watchlist or something. Or just plain bad luck but interesting coincidences.

by mLuby 5y ago

maerF0x0 5y ago

It doesn't have to be that drastic. The hiring company could have simply had a good candidate much further along in the pipeline that signed an offer, then then company/recruiter simply forgot about OP (or choose to not address the elephant in the room, the company had multiple suitors for the role and OP was not a top contender)

mLuby 5y ago
That's unfortunately common and would explain ghosting on next steps but doesn't explain bailing on interviews that are already scheduled.
- maerF0x0 5y ago
  I mean, going through with an interview when you already have a better than expected candidate is a sort of sunken cost fallacy, no? If you're looking to roll a 5 or 6, do you keep rolling after getting one?

Avalaxy 5y ago

> The only thing I can think of is they're finding something during last-minute research that makes you untouchable. Maybe a really damning search result? Hah. Since it happened 3/3 times, I started wondering if it was just me. As far as I'm aware there is nothing bad about me on the internet, so I don't think it's that :P But it somewhat reassures me to read that others have been in the same boat.

UglyToad 5y ago

Yeah this was my gut reaction, maybe a name conflict with a terrorist or AML watchlist or something. Or just plain bad luck but interesting coincidences.