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There are still 5 unclaimed interview slots so don't lose hope yet!
If I may ask, what are the major gaps in your profile to which you're referring?
Well, I would have to opt for a Skype Interview anyway, so the Interview Fest slot does not matter that much in my case. Three things stand out as gaps in my profile - firstly I'm an international candidate, India - probably the most over competitive demographic, and I have no international experience. Like never even been overseas on vacation. Secondly, so far, though my resume shows an upward trend, I have no marquee names or brands on my resume. Thirdly, over the last year and half, I've been moved from a very operations centric role to a more general management role post my promotion. I guess LGO didn't particularly like the combination. But then, even going in, I had always known that the odds were not in my favor.
GradQueen You're right about them probably not extending an invite for interview fest now. In case you turn down the spot they'll probably invite another candidate though. Last year I think they interviewed around 130 odd candidates before shortlisting 48.
I am very curious how did they drop from 130 to just 80 interviewees. Did they invite the same number of people to the interview fest last year as well? And 5 spots are still unfilled and IME has withdrawn so make that 6..