I applied online. I interviewed at Alektum Group (Gothenburg, Västra Götaland) in May 2022
Interview
A long and delayed recruitment process for almost 6 months, via an external recruiter from an agency. They also reposted the job ad 3-4 times during this time. According to LinkedIn insights, it was unlikely a lack of applicants, but it seems to me that they did not really know what they were looking for.
The interview itself with the recruiter was average and nothing memorable. The lack of feedback, transparency, and information, on the other hand, were memorable. Email response time were a few weeks apart, and replying very casually, without formal courtesies, and without giving any real information on the process.
I even created a PPT deck to showcase my expertise by analyzing the company's weaknesses and growth areas and suggesting a way forward, but it was not as appreciated as I thought, as it did not generate a second interview.
I would have appreciated a rejection or feedback from the recruiter rather than hearing nothing.
At the end, 3 months later from the recruiters last message, and after a couple of my follow-up emails went unanswered, I received an automatic rejection email at last, stating they had found their candidate while boldly asking to keep in touch for future collaborations.
If the company wants to improve their brand and attract talents, start with candidate experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
General questions regarding motivation, projects, tasks, responsibilities.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Alektum Group
Interview
Was snel en positief. 1e ronde met interimbureau en 2 rondes met hr manager en teammanager. Alles verloopt heel snel en vlotjes. Ze zijn heel erg vriendelijk en aangename werk plek
I applied through other source. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Alektum Group (Amsterdam)
Interview
vriendelijk, duidelijke uitleg over de functie, klein team, redelijk salaris. telefonisch contact met debiteuren en administratieve werkzaamheden. mogelijkheid om opleiding en trainingen te volgen mbt de inkasso. algehele goede indruk gehad