Amazon virtual onsite: Interviewer said “I’m gonna stop right here”
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I was told that my profile was more suitable for engineering roles and I could apply to those positions. I was not rejected but didn’t get an offer for this position.
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Interviewed for Senior Design Technologist L6 for two locations.
1 hour portfolio presentation to all of them. Then interviewed with 5.
Out of 5, one interviewer had a bad attitude. She read multiple questions at me, I had to ask if I should take notes because I can’t remember the questions. She was rude overall like no eye contact, dug into my answers in a hostile way. At some point she said “I’m gonna stop right here.” Unfortunately this entitled person was the manager of the team that is hiring. I don’t really know what to think. (Interviewees were from her location, one person from the other city joined the call for the portfolio presentation)
Bar raiser was very kind, he liked me and even gave me advice / tips for upcoming interviews. I think others were impressed by the work I have demonstrated.
Do you think I will be able to get an offer in this case? If I get a 80% pass do I still have a chance?
I definitely do not want to work for this manager but I still want to get an offer for the other location.
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Complaining to HR doesn't give you points - if anything, it may be considered a big negative and it may make it worse.
Yes she was rude, but nowadays companies don't seem to be very patient with people that aren't fits for their group. At this point, you have to hope that you can apply for other jobs in a year or so. If you did especially badly, it may take 2 years.
There are other jobs out there that are better - you just have to look for them.
Best of luck to you!
Actually after the interview I understood that what they need is not talent at all but someone to take to business meetings like an expert. Also I felt a bit discriminated because of my nationality, too. It wasn’t a good fit for sure. But the job description is deceiving, it was not clear what they were actually looking for and I have everything the job desc asks for.
Thank you for your advice, I will skip complaining to HR and keep my mouth shut.