I applied through other source. I interviewed at Sharp Brains (Lahore) in Apr 2026
Interview
I have overall 4 years of experience in HR and I’m leading a team of 3 people. I recently had an interview at Sharp Brains that was, without question, one of the most unprofessional encounters I have had in my career.
The red flags began immediately. I did not receive any screening call, just an email after office hours to visit onsite for the interview with less than 24 hours’ notice. The job was for Technical Recruiter - Global Acquisition, but the link provided in their email was for an entirely different role (CSR) than the one I had applied for (HR Specialist), and I was asked to bring a hard copy of my resume. I still decided to go for the interview.
The interview itself lasted barely 15 minutes. The Head of HR was condescending, frequently interrupted me, and his body language was openly dismissive and rude throughout. When I pointed out that the email, the link, and the job I had applied for were incorrect, and suggested moving to an ATS so that candidates would not need to bring their resumes, he took it personally and made a remark, “O jao yar, tumhay tricycle k pechay lagaya hoa hay”, a belittling, mocking comment that had absolutely no place in a professional setting, let alone coming from a Head of HR.
What makes this especially alarming is that this behavior came from HR leadership, the very people who set the tone for an organization’s culture. If this is how they treat candidates, one has to seriously question how employees are treated internally.
I’m sharing this to help fellow professionals make informed decisions, and to urge Sharp Brains to take a hard look at their hiring practices. Poor candidate experience is not a minor oversight, it is a direct reflection of company culture
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Sharp Brains (Istanbul) in Dec 2025
Interview
I applied for an IT Support Technician role and signed the consent letter, but the promised interview never took place. Communication was inconsistent: the recruiter said Sharp Brains “will generate the invoice” for me (contradicting normal Turkish practice) and later said they will pay gross and I must handle all Turkish taxes. They mentioned payment via bank/Wise/PayPal but also said they can pay to a local bank account. The recruiter postponed the meeting and didn’t send the promised links. Overall: unclear invoicing process, mixed messages about payment/taxes, and poor interview scheduling — be cautious and ask for written confirmation of payment terms before signing anything.
Cons: No interview despite scheduling, unclear billing/invoice process, contradictory statements about who issues invoices and who withholds tax.
Advice to Management: Provide clear written payment and invoicing procedures, confirm local payment methods, and ensure interviews are scheduled and held as promised.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Been asked about the skills involving the job description
Asked technical question related to recruitment process, contract types, and negotiation process. Asked about years of experience. Communication was major focus. Good opportunity for learners.
Need to just calm and focused during interview