I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (London, England) in Jul 2024
Interview
I don't usually do this but for reasons that will become apparent, read on.
The interview process was a bit strange really. A recruiter said this organisation was looking for someone like me, so I put my name forward.
First Stage [25 June]: At the first interview, they then said the role wasn't exactly the same as the title, but that would be fine. I had a brief chat about the role and proceeded onto the second stage, where I did a test and met the panel.
[Second Stage] 9th July: I was asked about my experience and went through the usual experience-based reflections and questions before finishing up. I had an overall pleasant time meeting the team and felt good about the experience.
I was then ghosted.
[19 July] Following process, I emailed the recruiter, who said there were delays in feedback from the employer.
[25 July] Rang up, recruiter in a meeting, no response
[6 August] Rang up, recruiter in a meeting, no response
[13 August] Rang up, recruiter in a meeting, no response
[20th August] Rang up, recruiter in a meeting, no response
Despite having secured employment elsewhere, I actually started looking forward to these weekly phone calls. I got to know the poor soul that kept covering for both recruiter and employer over this time frame.
The overall experience is this: Do not ghost your candidates on a final stage interview, especially when that candidate is contacting you regularly week in, week out.
I mean I think I get the hint that it's implied that I didn't get the job, but after multiple stages and a test, you'd hope someone would have the courtesy write a canned response to say something.
Well these guys don't. You've got to chase them for 5 weeks.
And don't give me that 'oh, it's the recruiter's fault'. When you accept a candidate for a role you immediately inform all other pending candidates of their rejection.
It's basic brand reputation.
Do better.
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (London, England) in Apr 2024
Interview
The first interview was a bit strange as it was scheduled for 20 minutes with 2 interviewers, which felt quite short to cover everything. However
it was a really good interview process throughout, with a likeable team, a strong purpose and an understanding of what the role entailed.
I came away from each call/meeting really wanting to work there and with the team.
I would absolutely recommend applying here and I look forward to seeing them continue to thrive.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you demonstrate a change that you have actioned within the company or process using Hubspot?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (London, England) in May 2023
Interview
Two stage process (first virtual and then in person). First stage is about knowing your background and then they tend to give you a case for the second stage and present it in person.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How I approached the task given. Basic knowledge about climate and finance and my background experience relevance to the role