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CEO scheduled an interview, gets interrogated by candidate: 'Felt like I was in a viva....'

Published on: March 27, 2026, 2:59 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

A startup founder faced an unusual recruitment experience. A senior academic candidate, initially promising, transformed a virtual discussion into an intense interrogation. The candidate asked probing questions about the founder's background and company without reciprocity. The call ended abruptly with the candidate losing interest. This incident sparked online debate about workplace attitudes and professional conduct.

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