No Escape from Love novel Chapter 59

I nodded. "Yes."

"Your resume is impressive and aligns well with our company's requirements. You can head back now and wait for further notice," one of the interviewers said.

I nodded again, stood up, and was about to leave when the man sitting at the head of the table called out, "Wait a moment."

I turned back. The nameplate in front of him indicated his name was David Baker, the HR manager.

"Mr. Baker, is there something else?" I asked.

"Your qualifications don't meet our standards. There's no need to wait for further notice. Perhaps you should consider other companies. This position isn't a good fit for you," David said dismissively, waving his hand.

I stared at him, taken aback. The two other interviewers exchanged surprised glances as well.

Typically, candidates weren't told outright during an interview that they weren't suitable. It was standard procedure to gather all applications, compare qualifications, and then decide on the best fit. David's behavior was unorthodox, to say the least.

"Mr. Baker, isn't this inappropriate?" the woman sitting next to him whispered, lowering her voice. "Mr. Hastings specifically instructed us to forward all candidate information to him for the final selection."

I felt reassured to hear that.

"Mr. Hastings might have given those instructions, but we still need to conduct our own screening. If Mr. Hastings has to handle every detail personally, what's the point of having an HR department?" David said in a firm tone.

David's authoritative stance left the other interviewers no choice but to stay silent. They looked at me apologetically but didn't dare contradict him.

His attitude only fueled my determination. "Could you tell me where I went wrong in the interview?" I asked calmly.

"Nothing specific. Your qualifications just don't meet our company's standards," David replied with a cold expression, glancing at me briefly.