Did you know companies have "DNU" lists? This stands for "Do Not Use." If you land on here it means you can't be hired. Sometimes for a short period of time, sometimes for a few years, sometimes even longer. You can get on this type of list for a few reasons, mostly for what they'd consider burning a bridge. Some examples include: • You worked there before and scorched earth before leaving • Backing out of a job offer after officially accepting • Quitting early after just starting the job For example, at my current company, my main market is a tier 2/3 city where two banks dominate the job market. If you work in tech here, chances are you're going to work for at least one of them in your career and interview at both. I was working with a SWE who was coming out of the one bank. I told him I had openings at the other and we started trying to book him interviews. But we couldn't, because we learned he was on that DNU list when we went to book an interview. I called him back and told him, asked what happened and how he ended up on there. He said last year he accepted an offer at that bank, but backed out because his current company offered a counter. They didn't live up to most of the promises they made so he wanted back out. Tough situation to be in. If you work in these types of cities where only a couple companies dominate the job market, you gotta think twice before burning bridges like that.

Things hiring managers say after the interview that mean no: • We’ll keep you in mind for future roles • The team really enjoyed meeting you • We’re still talking to a few more people • You were a strong candidate • We’ll be in touch soon