The interview process started standard enough: a screening call followed by a successful interview with the line manager. The recruiter confirmed I’d made the final round, promising a date for an in-office interview soon.
However, after a week of silence, I followed up only to find the goalposts had moved. Because the hiring manager was going on leave, they decided to hire the candidate who was able to complete their final stage first. I was cut from the process simply because they didn't have time to interview me
