Tech recruiter in Chicago here.<p>So many factors go into hiring someone. Often it comes down to little things that have nothing to do with someones ability to do the job. Maybe a particular member of the team really didint like you or the manager and you went to the same high school and you have a connection.<p>It&#x27;s crazy how often I will have a developer flat out rejected after a technical screening from one company only to go to another company who loves them and everything they do.<p>I believe the biggest misconception is that just because someone COULD do the job means that they will or should get the job. A lot of intangibles affect the final decision.