Techie’s job interview goes viral after CEO calls out his 'money-driven' mindset and tags his current employer
LinkedIn to call out a job-seeker, a mobile app developer from India, for allegedly ghosting him after an interview. The entrepreneur accused the candidate of showing disrespect during the hiring process and labelled the behaviour as “unprofessional”, even tagging the candidate and his company in the post.
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The post outlined concerns about the candidate’s conduct, stating that the individual exhibited rude behaviour, ignored follow-up communications, and failed to respond to calls, disregarding the time and efforts invested in the interview process. Additionally, he criticized the candidate for poor presentation skills, a money-driven mindset, and ineffective communication, deeming these traits unsuitable for professional collaboration. The entrepreneur emphasized the need to address unprofessional behaviour to foster a respectful hiring culture.
Internet reacted
The post made its way to Reddit, where users labelled the founder and CEO's statement as a «red flag.» One commenter noted that publicly sharing someone's full name like that would be illegal in their country. Another pointed out the irony of criticizing a «money-driven mindset,» as they argued that it is, in fact, the guiding principle for every company globally.
The candidate responded to this by posting on LinkedIn and raising concerns about his experience. The
