I went through four rounds of interviews with this company, including a take-home assessment project. It started off strong with a great call from the recruiter, she was warm, informative, and got me genuinely excited about the opportunity. I then had in-person interviews with executive leadership. One leader was very friendly and engaging; the other came across as a bit distant and somewhat pretentious.
After that, I was asked to complete a project that took around two hours. This wasn’t unreasonable for the type of role, and I was happy to put in the effort. However, once I submitted the project, the process dragged on for several weeks. The recruiter remained communicative and transparent, which I appreciated, but ultimately, after nearly eight weeks, I was informed that the hiring manager had decided not to move forward with filling the role at all.
What was most frustrating is the lack of clarity throughout the process. If I wasn’t the right fit, I would have preferred to hear that early on. Keeping a candidate in limbo for two months, especially when the position isn’t progressing is discouraging. I’ve also noticed many roles on their website that have remained open for extended periods, so I’d advise anyone applying to approach with some caution. It’s possible this company uses the hiring process to collect resumes and ideas without a clear intent to hire.
