A Reddit post on r/developersIndia has sparked a heated discussion on recruitment biases after an MCA student revealed he was rejected at the final HR stage of a company interview—despite clearing five previous rounds. The reason: he worked part-time during his first year of college.
The candidate explained that taking up a part-time job was a necessity, not a choice. “All I wanted was to not depend on my parents and pay my fees,” he wrote in the post titled ‘Got rejected after clearing 5 rounds of selection process because of my previous work.’ Despite excelling academically with a CGPA of 8.03, the HR reportedly criticized him for being “non-career focused,” questioning his commitment to a professional path.
When Technical Skills Don’t Count
He had disclosed his work experience during the technical rounds, which he successfully cleared, yet the HR dismissed it as a personal flaw rather than recognizing it as an asset. “I tried explaining my reasoning, but she seemed hesitant,” he added. The rejection left him questioning whether gaining practical experience during college was viewed as a liability rather than a demonstration of initiative and multitasking ability.
The Online Response: ‘This Is Absurd’
The Reddit community quickly rallied around the post, with many users expressing disbelief. “Honestly, sounds like they were just looking for a reason to reject you,” one commented. Another wrote, “Freelancing during college is never a flaw. It shows dedication and multitasking skills.” Several users criticized the HR process itself, noting that such concerns should have been identified before conducting multiple rounds of interviews.
The Reddit post has become a cautionary tale for both job seekers and HR professionals, emphasizing that diligence, initiative, and multitasking should be recognized as strengths—and that overlooking talent because it doesn’t fit conventional norms can result in missed opportunities for both parties.
The candidate explained that taking up a part-time job was a necessity, not a choice. “All I wanted was to not depend on my parents and pay my fees,” he wrote in the post titled ‘Got rejected after clearing 5 rounds of selection process because of my previous work.’ Despite excelling academically with a CGPA of 8.03, the HR reportedly criticized him for being “non-career focused,” questioning his commitment to a professional path.
When Technical Skills Don’t Count
He had disclosed his work experience during the technical rounds, which he successfully cleared, yet the HR dismissed it as a personal flaw rather than recognizing it as an asset. “I tried explaining my reasoning, but she seemed hesitant,” he added. The rejection left him questioning whether gaining practical experience during college was viewed as a liability rather than a demonstration of initiative and multitasking ability.
The Online Response: ‘This Is Absurd’
The Reddit community quickly rallied around the post, with many users expressing disbelief. “Honestly, sounds like they were just looking for a reason to reject you,” one commented. Another wrote, “Freelancing during college is never a flaw. It shows dedication and multitasking skills.” Several users criticized the HR process itself, noting that such concerns should have been identified before conducting multiple rounds of interviews.
The Reddit post has become a cautionary tale for both job seekers and HR professionals, emphasizing that diligence, initiative, and multitasking should be recognized as strengths—and that overlooking talent because it doesn’t fit conventional norms can result in missed opportunities for both parties.
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