I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 7 weeks. I interviewed at Yonder Consulting in Jan 2025
Interview
Following a take-home task (which involved uncommon 'sav' file type but no explanation in the task brief that this would need handling in a special way to extract/preserve metadata), I was invited to interview which the purpose was described as "to know the candidate better as well as for them to get to know the team" as well as to walk through presentation of the take-home analysis. The task brief noted that the presentation should be for non-technical audience, but then during my presenting in the interview I was interrupted non-stop and asked very technical questions which ruined any flow and preparation of the presentation. It felt like a lot was expected considering the role was entry-level, and techniques used by the team are not even in the realms of what individuals would be learning as data science. Overall quite a disappointing experience which felt poorly prepared and executed by Yonder.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Yonder Consulting (London, England) in Jan 2025
Interview
I wouldn't be surprised if the advertised role were a ghost job so that the data team could get a bigger budget. The company asked for a take-home analysis with a presentation without specifics on how long the analysis should take or the presentation. When presenting, I was constantly interrupted with meaningless questions that would not be asked of by shareholders. I was told to skip the analysis part of my presentation to save time( Sounds reasonable, but common sense should be to give an estimated presentation time, especially after I emailed in for clarification.) After being rejected for the role, I was given great contradictory feedback: "The team were impressed by my background and experience", but I was a "little inexperienced" for the "Junior" role?
If the team exploits the employer's market with their take-home assignments, asking for time and effort that could be spent elsewhere, they should at least make an effort with their feedback.
Terrible handling of the interview stages. Disrespectful towards the candidate's time: Don't waste yours with this company.
