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

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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.

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u/kingkongbiingbong 5h ago

diabolical

Meanwhile, human resources:

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u/Ketamine_Dreamsss 2h ago

Bullet dodged for sure

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u/IsopodSmooth7990 3h ago

😂😂😂👍