Pros:
- None observed during the entire process.
Cons:
- I completed three rounds of interviews, only to face a final round that was completely unprofessional. The Australian regional head asked HR to fetch my resume during the interview itself — showing zero preparation. His opening remarks were dismissive (“what’s happening…”), setting a poor tone.
- The co-founder joined without prior notice, and instead of a structured discussion, I was asked vague and irrelevant questions such as “Do you know why you are applying?” — clearly not aimed at evaluating my skills but at confusing or rejecting me.
- When I asked about their strategy, the response was superficial: they described themselves as an AWS shop and casually said “we will do Azure also.” This demonstrated a lack of understanding of what a real strategy is.
- The entire process gave the impression that their intention was not to hire but to learn from experienced candidates like me, wasting over a month of my time.
Advice to Management:
Respect candidates’ time and effort. Prepare properly before interviews, communicate clearly about who will be present, and ask meaningful questions that evaluate skills rather than vague dismissals. Most importantly, stop using interviews as a way to “learn” from candidates — it damages your reputation and credibility. Develop a coherent strategy and vision instead of throwing around cloud buzzwords.