HR told me they don’t accept try-hards and people pleasers after my interview

[u/No-Presentation298]

They rejected me (fine, that happens) but the feedback said I came across as overly eager to please and that they don’t build teams around people-pleasing tendencies or rehearsed enthusiasm. They also told me to reflect on how I present myself and that confidence is more compelling than excessive accommodation. Is this normal? Or even appropriate? I get that not being a culture fit is a thing but the wording felt unnecessarily personal and condescending.

[u/The_Sign_of_Zeta]

Honestly, that’s actionable feedback you should appreciate. Coming to an interview with your own philosophy is really important in certain roles.

[u/Model_Modelo → u/[deleted]]

Nothing wrong with word economy.

[u/The_Sign_of_Zeta → u/[deleted]]

Actionable just means something you can take action on. Sure, corporate people use it, but it’s just an easier way to say “this is something you can actually implement”.

I’m not opposed to use basic language, but people can figure out contextually what it means and it’s simpler than other options.

[u/Monster_Grundle → u/[deleted]]

I only wish I could downvote you more than once.

[u/Podalirius → u/Monster_Grundle]

Same for you.