'There's no point in doing an interview, so you can just go home': Hotel manager skims candidate's resume in front of her and cancels her previously scheduled interview

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Ben Weiss • Writer and Editor
Oct 18, 2024 8:00 AM EDT

Imagine landing an interview, doing all the necessary preparation, making the 30-minute journey for an in-person meeting, and arriving only to discover that you have suddenly been rejected. That's exactly what happened to this Redditor, who found out in the lobby of the popular hotel chain she was hoping to work at that she was suddenly no longer qualified. A person whom the original poster (OP) assumes was the manager scanned her resume for about 20 seconds and then denied her the interview that had been previously scheduled. 

When the Redditor was on her way home from this unfortunate interaction, her sadness began to turn into justifiable rage. What's equally upsetting about this situation is the number of folks in the comments section who have found themselves in similar situations. This unprofessional behavior should not be tolerated. No wonder there are always vacancies at toxic workplace environments such as this one. 

Keep scrolling below for the full story and for the best reactions. For more, check out this post about a sick employee who was pressured to come into the office.

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  • 01
    "Got told I had an interview, then got turned away in the lobby"
    via Steven Van Elk
  • 02
    I applied for a job last week at a certain big name hotel chain, and they messaged me to schedule an interview. I called yesterday to confirm that I was coming to said interview.
    via mochamoc
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    Today, I walk in to the lobby, tell the (very nice) clerk at the front desk that I'm here for my interview and give him my
    via mochamoc
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    name, and he hands me a paper application to fill out, which was a bit weird since I already filled out one online and submitted
    via mochamoc
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    my resume, but I didn't say anything and just filled it out again. Afterwards he called the manager to let her know I was here for an interview.
    via mochamoc
  • 06
    A woman who I assumed was the manager came jogging down the hall, skimmed my application sitting on the front desk for about 20 seconds,
    via mochamoc
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    then turned to me and said, and I quote, "There's no point in doing. an interview, so you can just go home. We'll call if
    via mochamoc
  • 08
    we're interested, but I don't think that'll happen." And then just walked away.
    via mochamoc
  • 09
    I was just shocked and the front desk clerk looked horrified and apologized. I almost cried on the drive home but the more I think about it the more I get instead.
    via mochamoc
  • 10
    I basically drove 30 minutes for an interview just get told to off like my time is worth nothing. No wonder all the reviews for the hotel
    via mochamoc
  • 11
    say it's understaffed. If this is how you treat potential hires I can't imagine how you treat your actual employees. Unprofessional as
    via mochamoc
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    EDIT: Thank you everyone. I wasn't expecting this to get much attention so I appreciate the support.
    via mochamoc
  • 13
    For those asking what hotel chain, I posted the name twice in my comments. I will be sending an email to the corporate HR overlords as everyone suggested.
    via mochamoc
  • 14
    Froyn 19h ago • Big name hotel chain means they have a corporate office. I'd call and inquire if this is within their "standard procedures". Maybe
    via mochamoc
  • 15
    ask for the address information for their accounting so you can remit reimbursement for time/gas.
    via mochamoc
  • 16
    • justher... 17h ago • Sounds like Hilton. Had this happened to me when I walked in. I was a plus sized girl, you sadly don't fit their "look".
    via mochamoc
  • 17
    Someone else would love you for a job I'm sure!
    via mochamoc
  • 18
    Brief-... 19h ago Sorry to hear this experience, it sounds like you are • better off though. If this is how their
    via mochamoc
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    process flows for interviewing, just imagine how painful the day to day would be.
    via mochamoc
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    Sending positive vibes that the right thing comes your way soon!
    via mochamoc

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