I was contacted by a recruiter on LinkedIn about a role I was interested in, so I went ahead and applied! The interview process was a bit challenging; I noticed the recruiter tended to cut me off during our chats, preferring shorter answers rather than an open conversation. also, I found it a little frustrating when the person kept asking about my salary, but I realized it was my oversight. The scheduling felt a bit rushed, making the lengthy process a bit stressful. However, I did appreciate the panels—most of them were friendly, though some seemed a little disengaged during the interviews. I found the interviews quite short, which left me with limited time to ask my own questions. It felt more like a one-way street; they would ask, and I would answer. I believe an interview should be a two-way exchange, allowing both parties to learn about each other. Unfortunately, that wasn’t quite the case this time, and I felt that everyone seemed a little busy, which made me a bit nervous. After going through nine interviews, I didn’t hear back for a while, which is very common. so I decided to send a follow-up email, and thankfully, I received a response I was not selected.
The interview process went well overall. It’s interesting to see how communication styles can vary between cultures. I think it can sometimes be a bit challenging for others to grasp the nuances of how Korean people communicate, but it’s all part of the learning experience. It’s great to appreciate these differences!
