I went through a four-stage interview process consisting of:
1. Online culture fit assessment
2. Call with Head of Talent
3. Call with potential manager
4. Call with HR
After completing the above stages, I received no follow-up or communication. Being left without any form of update after a process of this length felt unprofessional, particularly given the time and effort expected from candidates throughout.
While the team spoke a lot about culture and values during the process, the candidate experience did not reflect the same level of consideration or professionalism. The process itself was thorough but at times repetitive, and ultimately lacked basic closure.
This experience gave the impression of a high-pressure, fast-paced environment where internal priorities may outweigh respect for candidates’ time.
Advice to management:
Ensure candidates are treated with the same level of professionalism and communication that is expected internally. Even a brief update or outcome following later-stage interviews should be standard practice.