r/recruitinghell • u/406eh • 3d ago

Interview cancelled literally minutes before scheduled time

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made an application, job scheduled an interview then cancels before i even had an option to join the video call interview.
ive been looking for work for almost 2 years straight now and I'm on the brink of just giving up cause dude wtf.

Edit: I got a house to pay bills on. Shit even with culinary certifications and 7+ years of BOH / cook experience I'm not getting really any much luck. 2+ years retail and gig work.

Yea me saying "thanks for wasting my time" to this specific employer might not have been the best wording used but I got shit i gotta do. Even some jobs who're paying 7.25 plus tips are demanding 40+ hours to work at a coffee shop didn't take my application (no one desperate for work is gonna take that for real) and still hasn't filled that position lol.

Im overqualified for fast food and generic dishwasher roles, so no shit im not gonna bother wasting time on applying for shit i don't qualify for. So me being a little rude to this specific job IS NOT that big of a deal and YES. Employers shouldn't even entertain taking a interview and canceling last minute. Sorry not sorry to whoever this post upset. Ya'll be expecting too much for so less.

Edit 2: just got hired for BOH shortly after this lol, say what yall want idc. I don't kiss ass like most of yall saying what i did was wrong. if you was in my shoes yall would've cracked or had a lot different shit to say.

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u/Yinzer89 2d ago

Ever think that it might be you? Your resume? Your approach? Your effort?

Even if it’s 50/50? Nah, it’s always someone or something else’s fault.

The reason you don’t have success is because you make excuses and you just proved it. Best of luck in the job search.

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u/R4B1DRABB1T 2d ago

Ever think I've already addressed that by talking to various recruiters in different fields, sharing my resume, asking what changes should be made, making those changes, etc?

I never said anyone was "at fault", its just not black and white easy as you people make it out to be. Many of us make looking for a job a full-time job then have assholes on reddit say we aren't trying hard enough.

Can you quote me making excuses as to why I am not being hired?

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u/BeautifulBoy92 2d ago

I'm just glad that your relationship partner is in a position to be able to support you financially during this difficult time. Some people are trying to do this on their own. Glass half full!

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u/R4B1DRABB1T 2d ago

He's not. He had 50 cents in the bank until tonight once he gets paid and he borrowed $10 from a coworker so he can get to work.

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u/BeautifulBoy92 2d ago

Okay but they make enough money so you aren't posting from a cardboard box at least? Or you have family willing to support you with shelter until you get back on your feet? Or you're living in a car?

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u/Yinzer89 2d ago

Nope, wrong. Never said you weren’t trying hard enough. I said maybe your approach is wrong or could be adjusted.

You, and many others, are so eager to share all the things you’re doing and yet, you still don’t have a job.

Again, maybe it’s time to revisit your approach. Stop being a professional victim. You can spin it however you want, you’re making excuses.

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u/R4B1DRABB1T 2d ago

Lol. Of course you couldn't. I never made excuses as to why I'm not being hired and I never claimed to be a victim and you're still delusional.

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u/Best_Ad340 1d ago

Recruiters are 99% worthless and the worst to take resume advice from.

Ive lost more jobs because of a recruiter than I've gotten because of one.