I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at THE FORCE CT (Portugal) in Oct 2024
Interview
I had quite an unsatisfactory experience during my interviews for a Project Manager role. The procedure was chaotic and overly lengthy.
During the 1st interview , I was informed that I would get feedback in a few weeks — only to be reached out to two and a half months later for a follow-up interview. The day prior to my planned second interview, I was told that management was too occupied and required to postpone it for another 3-4 weeks without any other feedback.
When the second interview finally took place, I was promised it was the last step—only to find out at the conclusion that I required one more interview, which, luckily, was arranged for the next week. I finished the last interview and was assured I would receive feedback by the end of the week or the next. After two weeks without a reply, I decided to follow up. No response.
At last, 1.5 months later, I got a standard rejection email from an HR representative who was not part of the process. There was no individual feedback, no recognition of time and effort-only a general suggestion to join their "talent pool."
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Primarily, your motivation and your experience in project management, communication, and the tools and software used to manage projects.
I applied online. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at THE FORCE CT (Portugal) in May 2024
Interview
Interview process was long and tardy. After the application the Recruiter got back with a date for interview. Then one day before the interview they cancelled it. Believe it or not the next interview date was given after 3 months. After 3 months when the interview took place the Hiring Manager gave a reason that they so very busy that they did not have time to take interviews. During the interview a case study was asked and then to dwell in to it. Although the interview went well I wasnt selected and when I asked what was the reason, they gave reasons contradictory to what was mentioned of the skills in the job description. One was they said the candidate had too much drive and the other was that the case study material prepared lacked Consulting standards. Why this was contradictory becuase job description read they need a person with drive and then during the interview the hiring manager mentioned they were not a "PowerPoint" company
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you manage a Contract Research Organisation contract negotiation