Ask HN: 50 job applications, 15 interviews, 7 onsites, and no offer

Re:Ask HN: 50 job applications, 15 interviews, 7 onsites, an... by united893 on Saturday March 04, 2017 @01:55AM (#13789695)

> A: Please take a seat. As you know, we hired you because you did great on your interview. But we recently noticed that you speak with an Indian accent. Did you attempted to hide your accent during the interview?

> B: Uh, maybe a little? I've been taking accent reduction classes and learned to speak without one, but can't keep it up 24/7.

> A: Thanks for your honestly. Unfortunately we'll have to let you go. Please pack your desk.

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Re:Ask HN: 50 job applications, 15 interviews, 7 onsites, an... by oneweekwonder on Saturday March 04, 2017 @02:10AM (#13789748)

I don't know man. I can see "acting classes" under hobbies on your CV not as a bad thing.

I believe employers might ask about it. if you tell them you are bettering your communications skills. It can only be a plus? Because this guys is using his spare time to better himself, instead of watching firefly over and over again in hope they will continue the series.

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Re:Ask HN: 50 job applications, 15 interviews, 7 onsites, an... by jasonlfunk on Saturday March 04, 2017 @03:05AM (#13789896)

If this conversation happened, you should be glad. That does not sound like the type of place you would want to work at in the first place.

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Re:Ask HN: 50 job applications, 15 interviews, 7 onsites, an... by adrusi on Saturday March 04, 2017 @09:56AM (#13791117)

That doesn't sound like a very likely reaction. The acting classes are working, so if A really can't tolerate B's accent, why not just tell him to keep taking those lessons and practicing? Maybe offer to pay for them.

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