They forgot to call me for my phone interview, I had to reach out to them and they rescheduled to a different time, then took 2 weeks to get back to me and when they finally did they told me I didn’t progress to the next stage (which was a higher level position), then told me that if I ever apply in the future I would only be considered for a slightly senior position to what I am doing now. I would have preferred that they just told me I wasn’t successful, why would you tell me that I am suitable for something lower than what I am looking for? You came up with that in the 15mins of conversation we had over the phone? So unprofessional and unnecessary. I wouldn’t ever consider applying here again. We are in the same industry and it will be awkward to see them at events when I finally succeed in a high level role elsewhere and they will send their bdm’s to tie up a business relationship with me. Do better and treat people with respect.

I went through phone screens, several interviews, a final phone interview, and then a long trail of emails and texts. Every time I spoke with the recruiter, they expressed interest and made it a point to ask if I was interviewing elsewhere. Six weeks into the process, the communication just stopped. Like so many others, I assumed I’d been ghosted. Then, three weeks later, I got a rejection email. Late at night. The entire process was disappointing. Especially for a company that emphasized “choosing the right person” and “culture” so heavily. Unfortunately, the way they handled the interview process didn’t reflect those values at all. If things were taking longer than expected, that’s completely understandable. But communicate. I invested my time, energy, and hope into this with nothing in return. Applicants deserve communication. Do the right thing by people, especially when your business is built around helping others start and grow their own. The job interview system is broken. Don’t contribute to that. Be better. You missed out on a creative, hardworking individual who understands the business you help clients run, and genuinely enjoys helping people solve problems. But that’s okay. I wish the company well. It’s clear you were looking for qualifications that went beyond what was listed in the job description.