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Has anyone interviewed with managers or senior level positions in general where they mostly talked about themshelves and what they achieved for the company?

I found it kinda interesting because there was one interview I did where I met with a manager where he explained that he was busy and needed someone immediately but after explaining the job he just started to go off on what his done for the company and his achievements. He started to tell me about the culture and events he constantly do for the employees and how much improvement his made and turned the company around since his arrival. It was to the point where he was bragging. Then he explained the next steps for me then I got a rejection notice from my recruiter a few days later. The time went way over the scheduled time.

I had another one where every single time I answer his question he would start telling me how he did the same thing for his company and then start going off on a 5-10minute off topic rant about how he improved his company. This meeting was suppose to be for 15 minutes but It went on nearly 50 minutes. He ended the meeting by saying how soon do i needed an update. then I assumed he ghosted me since its been a while.

has anyone dealt with this before?

Has anyone interviewed with managers or senior level positions in general where they mostly talked about themshelves and what they achieved for the company?

I found it kinda interesting because there was one interview I did where I met with a manager where he explained that he was busy and needed someone immediately but after explaining the job he just started to go off on what his done for the company and his achievements. He started to tell me about the culture and events he constantly do for the employees and how much improvement his made and turned the company around since his arrival. It was to the point where he was bragging. Then he explained the next steps for me then I got a rejection notice from my recruiter a few days later. The time went way over the scheduled time.

I had another one where every single time I answer his question he would start telling me how he did the same thing for his company and then start going off on a 5-10minute off topic rant about how he improved his company. This meeting was suppose to be for 15 minutes but It went on nearly 50 minutes. He ended the meeting by saying how soon do i needed an update. then I assumed he ghosted me since its been a while.

has anyone dealt with this before?

I finally reached the final interview round for a low-level Accounting Coordinator role at a large corporation after 4 months of job searching. I’ve been trying to pivot there from a small business background, and after the final meeting, I sent a thank you email to HR. They told me to expect an update in a week, but I received a rejection letter just 48 hours later.

The process involved three rounds:

1. HR Screen
2. Manager Interview
3. Panel Interview (Senior AC, Director, and the Manager)

The session with the Senior AC focused on situational questions. They mentioned the role was mostly data entry and internal reporting. Things felt fine until the Director stepped in.

He asked about my technical skills. I was honest and said that because my previous company was small, my volume was low and my Excel skills were average, though I’m currently taking courses to improve. When he asked how I solve technical issues, I shared an example that may have hurt my chances.

At my previous job, my manager was my brother and the owner was my father (though I didn't disclose this to the interviewers). I told the Director that I once noticed an issue, went directly to ownership for permission to investigate, and then questioned the manager to resolve it. The Director remarked, "It sounds like you ruffled some feathers." I admitted that I had. We then discussed his goals for using AI to automate company processes.

To wrap up, the Manager rejoined us. She mainly asked if I was comfortable with the commute, and I confirmed I was. She then gave me a tour of the office. At the very end, she pointed to a wall displaying their "Culture and Values" and asked if I’d seen them on the website. I hadn't been able to find them anywhere during my research, so I honestly told her I must have missed that page. She escorted me to the elevator without mentioning next steps.

I waited 24 hours to send a thank you e-mail. Sent it. got the reply that ill be updated a week later. 48 hours later I get a rejection. I searched their website again for their culture and value. still couldn't it find it anywhere. It wasn't until I asked AI to find it for me that It was in small paragraph right above their job postings... I applied through linkedin... anyways

Im open to hear anyone's perspective on if I potentially could have dropped the ball on the final interview. The manager reassured me during our 2nd interview that the technically isn't a issue since its teachable. so im just at a lost here

I finally reached the final interview round for a low-level Accounting Coordinator role at a large corporation after 4 months of job searching. I’ve been trying to pivot there from a small business background, and after the final meeting, I sent a thank you email to HR. They told me to expect an update in a week, but I received a rejection letter just 48 hours later.

The process involved three rounds:

1. HR Screen
2. Manager Interview
3. Panel Interview (Senior AC, Director, and the Manager)

The session with the Senior AC focused on situational questions. They mentioned the role was mostly data entry and internal reporting. Things felt fine until the Director stepped in.

He asked about my technical skills. I was honest and said that because my previous company was small, my volume was low and my Excel skills were average, though I’m currently taking courses to improve. When he asked how I solve technical issues, I shared an example that may have hurt my chances.

At my previous job, my manager was my brother and the owner was my father (though I didn't disclose this to the interviewers). I told the Director that I once noticed an issue, went directly to ownership for permission to investigate, and then questioned the manager to resolve it. The Director remarked, "It sounds like you ruffled some feathers." I admitted that I had. We then discussed his goals for using AI to automate company processes.

To wrap up, the Manager rejoined us. She mainly asked if I was comfortable with the commute, and I confirmed I was. She then gave me a tour of the office. At the very end, she pointed to a wall displaying their "Culture and Values" and asked if I’d seen them on the website. I hadn't been able to find them anywhere during my research, so I honestly told her I must have missed that page. She escorted me to the elevator without mentioning next steps.

I waited 24 hours to send a thank you e-mail. Sent it. got the reply that ill be updated a week later. 48 hours later I get a rejection. I searched their website again for their culture and value. still couldn't it find it anywhere. It wasn't until I asked AI to find it for me that It was in small paragraph right above their job postings... I applied through linkedin... anyways

Im open to hear anyone's perspective on if I potentially could have dropped the ball on the final interview. The manager reassured me during our 2nd interview that the technically isn't a issue since its teachable. so im just at a lost here