Tech IndustryNov 26, 2019
MedtronicMedtronic

Rejected after behavioral interview, recruiter reached out after 3 weeks

Need help to understand how to handle this situation. I had a phone interview with recruiter and HM and both went excellent. Then I was asked to do behavioral interview with third party. After that interview, recruiter told me that i am not a good fit. 3 weeks after that, recruiter reached out to me asking if I am willing to come for onsite interview. Is this a red flag or they had someone in mind but it did not work out ?

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Amazon Elastic BS Nov 26, 2019

Usually companies won't outright reject you if they are waiting on a response from an offer. If you still like the company, I don't see why you shouldn't do the onsite if you have the time. Worst case you get some practice, best case you get an offer.

Medtronic Medtronic OP Nov 26, 2019

This is good approach. There is nothing to lose by doing on site

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h0r4y Nov 26, 2019

What's their reason for inviting you back even after rejecting you? Sounds like the company is desperate for people. Think twice before joining them. They already made a presumption that you won't be a good fit. They will be prejudice against you once you start working for them.

Medtronic Medtronic OP Nov 26, 2019

I didn’t ask recruiter about what changed. If they are prejudiced, why would they pay for on site flight and hotel stay ? Any thoughts?

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iplaw Nov 26, 2019

Maybe it’s recognition that behavioral is bullshit and they liked you otherwise, so they are going to get a feel for your personality first hand during the onsite. Don’t be elitist or a prick during the onsite and you’re good. Show them you’re a good fit.

Medtronic Medtronic OP Nov 26, 2019

They use third party to identify if candidate has behavioral traits they are looking for. I was told it is pretty much black and white and HM cannot override third party assessment

Tesla 🐉⛈ Nov 26, 2019

Maybe the recruiter mixed you up with someone else.

Medtronic Medtronic OP Nov 26, 2019

That is unlikely as I reached out to recruiter via phone next day I was rejected. She explained me politely that I did not do well on behavioral interview

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iplaw Nov 26, 2019

Why was your behavioral so bad? Are you not a team player, are you a jerk, did your ego not fit in the room, are you reclusive, ... take some time to be introspective and reflective.

American Express gandalf$$ Nov 26, 2019

Wth. Who would outsource behavioral interviews to a third party? I would run away just based on that op.

Medtronic Medtronic OP Nov 26, 2019

Seems like someone sold them really good on that . I was thinking the same . But they said this process has worked for them so far

American Express gandalf$$ Nov 26, 2019

Culture fit isn’t something you can outsource, unless their culture is super shitty.

Broadridge sartorius Nov 26, 2019

It is time for your to give them a behavior interview and find out whether or not you're a good fit.

Uber cool-int Nov 26, 2019

DM for behavioural coaching. I can help!

American Express gandalf$$ Nov 26, 2019

Can you dm me

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h0r4y Nov 26, 2019

Can you dm me too?

Fastmail Lynx007 Nov 26, 2019

Tell the recruiter that its a very bad “behavior” to ghost and then surprise outta nowhere to judge u on behavioral grounds !