Should I be upset?

I setup an interview for a job located 200 miles from where I live now. I went to the job and interviewed with the recruiter. Things seems to go okay. After our interview, she told me to wait in the waiting room while she called to see if the nurse manager was still available to interview. Well 5 minutes passes and she calls me back into her office. She then informs me that she just got off with the nurse manager and that the position was filled by an applicant who initially declined but then accepted (didn't even know things like that happens in todays economy) the position and that they would not continue with the interview process. I was shocked but also upset that I wasted my time and money to go to the interview when they could have just called & told me that the position was no longer available. The excuse she gave was that it was graduate nurse season and that was it. But I also have a perceived suspicion that perhaps the nurse recruiter didn't think our interview portion went to well and used that let me call the nurse manager to see if she's available routine as a way to buy some time. In the past, I've been on interviews where even though the manager wasn't available someone was available to still conduct the interview.
While it is unfortunate to drive 200 miles for an interview, I think the rationale was plausible. Often communication is lost and I would be more inclined to believe the manager forgot to communicate the news to HR in a timely manner, than to believe there was some shenanigans against you. Plus being angry at the group for perceived violations that may or may not have occurred isn't worth your energy. Yes I think it is ok to be peeved, but I wouldn't let it ruin your day completely.Best of luck on the next interview!Tait

Welcome to the new America.

Quote from nnancy627Welcome to the new America.

I've flown to interviews located at out-of-state facilities and was still rejected. Talk about a waste of my time, money, and airfare.It's hard not to take it personally, but I try my best. I also keep in mind that no one is obligated to grant me an interview or hire me. Good luck to you.

Unfortunately prospective employers are really under no obligation to consider the sacrifices we make in order to be present for an interview. Anger and disappointment are natural feelings but directing it at them is probably not warranted. It's very rare these days (I've found anyway) that employers are courteous or even slightly concerned about the people they aren't interested in hiring. Maybe some of that is due to the sheer volume of applicants many facilities must deal with.

That sucks, but it was another chance to work on your interview skills. Get mad and vent, Lord knows I do I hope another interview comes up for you ASAP so you can put this all past you. Best of luck!

Quote from Rags2Riches RNI setup an interview for a job located 200 miles from where I live now. I went to the job and interviewed with the recruiter. Things seems to go okay. After our interview, she told me to wait in the waiting room while she called to see if the nurse manager was still available to interview. Well 5 minutes passes and she calls me back into her office. She then informs me that she just got off with the nurse manager and that the position was filled by an applicant who initially declined but then accepted (didn't even know things like that happens in todays economy) the position and that they would not continue with the interview process. I was shocked but also upset that I wasted my time and money to go to the interview when they could have just called & told me that the position was no longer available. The excuse she gave was that it was graduate nurse season and that was it. But I also have a perceived suspicion that perhaps the nurse recruiter didn't think our interview portion went to well and used that let me call the nurse manager to see if she's available routine as a way to buy some time. In the past, I've been on interviews where even though the manager wasn't available someone was available to still conduct the interview.

Quote from nursel56Unfortunately prospective employers are really under no obligation to consider the sacrifices we make in order to be present for an interview. Anger and disappointment are natural feelings but directing it at them is probably not warranted. It's very rare these days (I've found anyway) that employers are courteous or even slightly concerned about the people they aren't interested in hiring. Maybe some of that is due to the sheer volume of applicants many facilities must deal with.

I once drove all the way to an interview only to find out that the position was no longer available when I got there. Fortunately I only had to drive about 45 minutes but still.. things like that happen I guess...

This is premeditated. They know who they will hire and never had intention of considering you. All they need you for, is to have proof of consideration/correspondence with you on record to show they have "considered" a range of applicants for a position. You show up, and they can "say" they met with you, without actually having met with you. Often you might be surprised you got an interview and you should be because it's that you were called because you would in no way meet the requirements, and they will be able to say, here is the pool of applicants we had interviewed and it's clear that only the one we chose is a good fit for the position.I would wonder in this economy, unless the job is on the "TexMex shoot 'em up border", or, if they are in need of very experienced specialty nurses, why, a facility would need to interview nurses from afar ...that would be your first warning sign of a scam.You've been chumped.

It's their job they can do what they want.....the position is filled. Unless it is on their dime.....and they cough up some of the expenses.....they don't care, they can do as they wish.

I've been called by recruiters while on my way to the interview so that could tell me it was offered to someone else. Sorry you had to go through this. This is very unfortunate.