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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Well that’s on you. Next time you get an interview operate under the assumption that either A. Nobody else applied and you are the most qualified applicant
B. They are intending to train somebody they LIKE
Or C. They have other opportunities in mind for you

Your line of questioning was hostile and I wouldn’t have hired you either[/quote]

Yes, some of this. It happens. Interviewers are people and it seems you hit it off from the start, and your questioning her on why they’re interviewing you out her on defensive. In any case, don’t think about it, you probably dodged a bullet with this manager.[/quote]

Well, it doesn't make any sense to interview someone just to say that corporate just happened to call her store and tell her the job qualifications changed. When I went home, I looked up that position on their website and I went through every job posting. The only job position that wanted 3 years' management experience was the assistant store leader position, not the supervisor 1 position. [/quote]

Sincere question - are you neurodivergent? Of course it doesn't make any sense, but this kind of stuff happens in interview processes all the time. Part of growing in your career is knowing what not to say, even when it is true. A better way to handle it would be something like "It sounds like I don't directly meet the criteria corporate is looking for, but there must have been something that interested you to invite me for an interview. What would be the best use of our time in this conversation?"

It probably came across as you chastising her, which violates the power dynamic expected in an interview. You weren't wrong, and it does sound like she overreacted, but I think you probably missed some social cues or knowledge here.

Or maybe not. For her to go so extreme on saying rude things, maybe she is the one with lacking ability to act appropriately in a situation.

There is just something a bit off about your posts and it made me wonder if maybe being aware of social dynamics a bit more will help you in the future. [/quote]

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