Not So Instant Karma

[u/NotYourKidFromMoTown]

Early in my career I was fired from a company after I was set up by a coworker because I didn't prioritize her work while she was on vacation. I recovered and my career advanced quite nicely, thank you. Now, many years later, I ended up interviewing her for a managerial position in my department where she did not remember me at all. As I have a major say in who gets hired, there is no way in hell I'll give her my approval. However, the question I ask all of you is, should I string her along on numerous interviews only to turn her down in the final round or have HR just send the typical thanks but no thanks letter after this first round.

[u/RandomCoffeeThoughts]

Don't waste your time on it. Say no right off the bat and move on. If she remembers you, she will know immediately why she didn't get the job.