Archive · 27 Oct 2025
HR's Tough Choice: Rejecting a Job Applicant
A hiring manager named Priyanka Joshi shared a story about turning down a job applicant.
Although the applicant seemed like a nice person, he didn't have the skills needed for the job.
The hiring manager explained the project required someone immediately ready to work.
Some people online praised her for making a tough but necessary decision, while others felt she could have shown more compassion.
The hiring manager ultimately made her decision based on the needs of the project and the principle of doing her job without being swayed by emotions.
A hiring manager shared the difficulty of rejecting a job applicant who lacked the necessary skills.
The manager's decision sparked debate about empathy versus professionalism.
The hiring manager's post garnered over 60,000 views on X.
Some people praised the manager's professionalism.
Others suggested offering the candidate an alternative opportunity.
- Who
- Priyanka Joshi, a hiring manager.
- What
- Shared her experience of rejecting a job applicant.
- When
- October 27, 2025
- Where
- On X (formerly Twitter) and Delhi, India
- Why
- The applicant lacked necessary skills, and the project was short-term.
Empathy-Driven Perspective
Professionalism-Focused View
Primary Concern
Empathy-Driven Perspective
Prioritizing the applicant's needs and showing compassion.
Professionalism-Focused View
Prioritizing the project's requirements and the necessary skill set.
Action
Empathy-Driven Perspective
Suggesting alternatives, like offering a different job or connecting the applicant with other opportunities.
Professionalism-Focused View
Rejecting the candidate due to skill set and short-term project demands.
- Professional
- Priyanka Joshi (GIS professional)
- Event
- Rejection of a job applicant
- Platform
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Topic
- Empathy vs. Professionalism
- Context
- Short-term project
- Location
- Delhi, India