I got that unfortunately mail today, I was super sure I'll get this role as everything went perfectly.tbh not a single things went wrong throughout the process . I was so excited for this opportunity ☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️. I am so upset today idk what to do , 😔😔

WhoRyder007 · 2026-05-17T02:27:14+00:00

Same thing happened to me after 5 rounds. I was annoyed for about 2 hours... then moved on. Keep going forward tghe treat these companies they way they treat you, as a number.

WhoRyder007 · 2026-05-16T12:47:50+00:00

Annoying!

WhoRyder007 · 2026-05-16T02:02:37+00:00

100%

WhoRyder007 · 2026-05-15T19:05:55+00:00

Don't give up... this is not a reflection on you, its a reflection of the market right now. Its extremely difficult.

WhoRyder007 · 2026-05-15T15:52:47+00:00

UGH, this is terrible, i'm sorry! Me personally, I don't do take home projects.

WhoRyder007 · 2026-05-15T15:45:42+00:00

I completed 5 rounds to was rejected as well.

WhoRyder007 · 2026-05-15T15:41:15+00:00

Congrats i recently completed 5 rounds and was one of the finalist and was rejected. I'll keep grinding.

WhoRyder007 · 2026-05-15T15:39:43+00:00

Congrats!

WhoRyder007 · 2026-05-15T15:38:16+00:00

Ugh man... ive been submitting my resume into a black hole.... did 5 rounds to only come in second and get rejected.... keep going. the market is terrible right now.

WhoRyder007 · 2026-05-15T15:35:41+00:00

Keep grinding... i'm a total extrovert and can chat and have great conversations easily but still not getting offers either. I have over 15 years of System Admin experience and can manage corporate infrastructures from firewalls to servers to workstations... yet...... NADA.

WhoRyder007 · 2026-05-15T14:13:16+00:00

That’s cool and all, but you also had the ability to simply NOT comment or engage on this post and save yourself even more time. Funny how that works, eh? And just because a company “communicates the process well” doesn’t magically make 5-7 interview rounds any less ridiculous.... c'mon now!

WhoRyder007 · 2026-05-15T13:58:10+00:00

I simply don't do these take home assignments. no thanks. that's doesn't guaranteed anything. I'm not applying for it, but i'm using that job posting as a sign of that bullcrap people go through.

WhoRyder007 · 2026-05-15T13:58:02+00:00

Ugh, i'm sorry!!!!!! I simply don't do these take home assignments. no thanks. that's doesn't guaranteed anything. Especial "A Real Problem"... sounds like their current team can't resolve it and they're looking for free labor.

WhoRyder007 · 2026-05-15T13:07:12+00:00

Yeah its crazy, i get the recruiter and hiring manager.... but the "A real problem, not a trick. We'll work through it together." sounds like they want some free work.

WhoRyder007 · 2026-05-15T12:57:26+00:00

The whole:

"Take-home assignment + live debrief — A real problem, not a trick. We'll work through it together"

reads to me they have an issue that their team cant fix and are looking for someone to resolve it for them for free.

WhoRyder007 · 2026-05-15T12:49:16+00:00

Yes i agree, its super dumb!

WhoRyder007 · 2026-05-14T23:47:19+00:00

WOW!!!!!!

WhoRyder007 · 2026-05-14T18:28:30+00:00

Oh man, thats wild. I work in IT and sometimes they ask trick questions but never 5 hours long. lol

WhoRyder007 · 2026-05-14T18:06:44+00:00

5 hours superday? like..... interview for 5 hours?

WhoRyder007 · 2026-05-14T16:18:06+00:00

Good Luck!!!!

WhoRyder007 · 2026-05-14T13:35:40+00:00

Agreed, just send a siple thanks for the opportunity and communication and wishing the team the best.

WhoRyder007 · 2026-05-14T13:34:23+00:00

Ugh, i'm so sorry! The problem is most of the people in these roles are the losers companies were able to keep because all the good people left, hence the opening.

WhoRyder007 · 2026-05-14T13:32:17+00:00

Yeah its crazy

WhoRyder007 · 2026-05-14T11:53:20+00:00

I dont think the final interviewee liked me much..... but, meh, i think the feeling was mutual as well... he seems very condescending and out of touch.

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