'Still can't process what just happened': Candidate left stunned after startup interview ended in just five minutes, sparks debate
Published on: July 1, 2026, 12:54 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A job seeker's interview with a startup reportedly concluded in just five minutes, leaving the candidate bewildered. After a single technical question, the interviewer dismissed the candidate, who had prepared extensively with open-source contributions. While some internet users saw it as dodging a bullet from a potentially poor workplace, others questioned the startup's hiring practices, suggesting such rapid dismissals might indicate pre-formed opinions or even disingenuous recruitment efforts.
