Pros:
1. The initial online interview process was smooth and efficient.
2. Appreciated the opportunity to showcase my skills through a take-home assignment.
3. Clear and transparent communication from the hiring manager regarding future opportunities.
Cons:
1. Despite informing them of my lack of B2B background, I was invited for a second interview.
2. Following the completion of a presentation during the second interview, I received a generic rejection email citing a lack of fit for the business's current needs.
3. Disappointed by the lack of alignment between my qualifications and the role's requirements after investing significant time and effort.
4. Limited feedback provided regarding the decision not to proceed with my application.
My experience interviewing with IQPC Singapore was a mix of appreciation and disappointment. Despite informing them upfront about my limited B2B background, I was still invited for a second interview after completing a take-home assignment. While I appreciated the opportunity to showcase my skills, it was disheartening to receive a generic rejection email shortly after the presentation. It's clear that there was a misalignment between my qualifications and what the business required at the time.
Nonetheless, I am grateful for the clear and transparent communication from the hiring manager, who kindly mentioned that my resume would be kept on hand for future opportunities.
However, this experience serves as a learning opportunity. Moving forward, I'll be more selective in investing my time and effort into job applications that require extensive assignments. I hope IQPC takes steps to ensure better alignment between candidate qualifications and role requirements in the future.
Overall, while my experience wasn't entirely positive, I appreciate the opportunity and wish the company success in finding the right candidates for their needs.