‘You’ll Do Great,’ They Said — but the Obscure Questions and Hidden Agenda Revealed an Interview That Was Never Meant to Measure My Skills

 

I had prepared for weeks for what I thought was the opportunity of a lifetime. The company was reputable, the role aligned perfectly with my skills, and I was confident in my abilities. On the day of the interview, I arrived early, dressed sharply, and ready to impress. But almost immediately,

I sensed something was off. The questions they asked were obscure and intentionally misleading. When I answered carefully, I could see smirks and exchanged glances across the table. It felt like a test, but not one designed to measure my competence.

Later, I overheard a colleague mention that my current boss had orchestrated the interview to make me fail publicly. My heart sank. Everything I had worked for seemed to be slipping away, sabotaged by someone I had trusted. I left the interview stunned and defeated.

Anger, confusion, and fear mingled inside me. I needed help not just professional guidance, but something that could reveal the hidden forces at play. read more...interview-only-to-realize-my-boss