Scanscan,
Yes,most of which you say is true.Of the ten I think four got jobs and the rest were treated poorly.
Something was amiss at Qatar.Technical exams for candidates one day but the next day "we forgot to bring them".On interview candidates hounded on A320 systems questions,giving a correct answer,only to be to told they were wrong.Smart guys we were,next day candidates went into the interview and gave the incorrect technical answer with success.
Director of Flt Ops did call some unsuccessful candidates stating they were caught up in an internal political war.He did resign too.It was mentioned that if you appeared on his recommended interview list you were doomed.
I know of a few people knocking back the job.Some would prefer unemployment.One A320 trainer was particular incensed by the groping of his fiance by locals-"I Dream Of Genie" looks.
Some successful candidates rueing their decision to accept,as sort after A320 operators now interviewing-Dragon etc.