I interviewed at Adzerk

[alexholehouse]

I don't mean to be rude, but why is this on HN? I mean, there's nothing wrong with it and its a nice read, but, I dunno, haven't we all had experiences like this? Is there some broader context I'm missing?

[j_s]

I would like to see how this almost made it to the top 10.

[lnanek2]

Would be nice if there was a down vote for stories option. ;/

[nickstinemates]

Interesting choice to use pastebin instead of the built in text submission.

Sometimes things just don't work out. It sounds like you had a good experience, but the end result wasn't what you'd hoped for. That happens.

Best of luck on whatever comes next.

[martindale]

Adzerk is a world-class team, between Nate, James, and the amazing people they've brought on board (it sounds like you met Patrick, too!). I wouldn't take any rejection personally; the opportunity to be interviewed there is validating enough.

[ben_hall]

I agree with statement, Adzerk are an amazing team!

[lnanek2]

A little strange to interview for a position that isn't open and then feel rejected when they reply they aren't going to create an opening for you. That would be the expected answer, I'd think.

[hoka]

I ran into something similar interviewing at an NYC lab; loved the culture, loved the pre-screening interview, team was great, did well at the interview, didn't get the offer. I couldn't be happier at my current job, however.

Just have to roll with the punches! It's a little Bioshock-y, but I'm a firm believer that regardless of where you are, things will end up pretty similarly.

[agilebyte]

When you asked people at Adzerk the questions you mention at the bottom of the paste, what did they say?

[jdubs]

Good people have bad days!