The Economic Times

Man was interviewed by company for more than a month, passed with flying colours. Then came the shocking news: Got a call from HR

A job seeker faced heartbreak when his offer was withdrawn just one hour before his start date. After a lengthy interview process and background checks, the CEO intervened, deeming the candidate's experience insufficient. This left the candidate demoralized, having already stopped his job search. Fellow Redditors shared similar experiences with executive interference derailing hiring processes.