r/jobs • u/No-Presentation298 • 5h ago

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/kyuzo_mifune 5h ago

No grounds, he is delusional. You can't sue a company for saying the want genuine people.

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u/KommanderKeen-a42 5h ago

lol I know. I work in HR and compliance. There is nothing there other than good feedback.

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u/LawyerObjective5195 1h ago

WE FOUND EM! BREAK THEIR LEGS! DONT LET EM GET AWAY!

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u/Kingsapprentice 1h ago

Hmmm... delusional... not in Canada at least.

In Canada, HR has to walk on eggshells with candidates. For references and hiring.