The Economic Times

Six interview rounds for two months: Job candidate says he got rejected for 'not wanting to be exploited'

A Reddit post has gone viral after a job candidate claimed he was rejected following six interview rounds and an unpaid skills assessment for asking a question about work-life balance. The candidate said the two-month hiring process ended abruptly after the final interview, with the company citing a lack of cultural fit. The incident sparked widespread discussion online, with users calling out excessive interview rounds, unpaid hiring tasks, and the growing stigma around asking about work expectations during job interviews.