Pattern of keen interest followed by ghosting. Had initial discussions with one office, then asked by recruiting to apply for a specific position. More interviews with other members of the team. Was provided an outline of compensation and there seemed to be a real eagerness to move forward. After some lapse in time, recruiting reiterated their interest and said they would follow up with next steps. A month goes by - no word. I follow up. Recruiting responds they have not made a decision and thanks me for my patience. Another month and a half goes by and no further word. I email to follow up. It's been over three weeks and no response. The job has been posted, removed and re-posted over many months. I also applied separately for the same role in another city’s office. Was soon contacted by talent acquisition to arrange an interview. Again, interview seemed to go well; Gensler contact followed up to advise it was down to one other candidate and myself, and that a decision would be made shortly; I would be contacted likely within the next few days. Several weeks have now gone by and no response, not even to my follow-up email. I am very conscientious and courteous: I reply promptly; I write thank you emails to those I interview with and those who set up the interview. I am highly qualified, with the years and very specific type of experience required. I find it pretty poor-mannered to, as a potential employer, express concrete interest, discuss next steps, etc, and then not even show the basic courtesy of a simple, brief response to a follow-up email. Again, two offices, same experience. This suggests something endemic to Gensler’s culture. Look, I get it, this is the way the world is now, everything is transactional. But this is a bad direction to be headed in and I really do not think it is too much to ask to be treated with the bare minimum of respect and consideration. If you are a company who wants to set yourself apart and represent meaningful core values, Gensler’s approach is definitely not how you do it.
