Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Candidate's 5-Hour Interview Journey Ends in Rejection, No Feedback
A job candidate had a promising interview with a big company, even discussing a senior role.
They traveled far for the final interview and thought it went well.
But weeks later, they got a generic rejection email with no feedback.
The company also wouldn't pay for their travel expenses, which the candidate found unprofessional.
Candidate applied for a role, interviewed for a senior position instead
Final interview with director went well, including discussion on salary and team
Candidate received generic rejection email weeks later, no feedback provided
Company refused to reimburse travel expenses despite prior assurances
Candidate expressed disappointment in company's professionalism
- Who
- A job candidate
- What
- Experienced a disappointing interview process
- When
- Over several weeks
- Where
- Company headquarters, after traveling five hours
- Why
- The candidate was not offered the job and felt the process was unprofessional
Candidate's Perspective
Company's Perspective
Feedback
Candidate's Perspective
Candidate felt they deserved feedback after the interview
Company's Perspective
Company may have HR policies against providing feedback to rejected candidates
Travel Expenses
Candidate's Perspective
Candidate expected reimbursement for travel expenses
Company's Perspective
Company may have policies against reimbursing expenses for rejected candidates
- Role Applied For
- Not specified
- Senior Role Considered
- Yes
- Travel Distance
- Five hours
- Interview Duration
- Not specified
- Response Time
- Weeks later