My interview experience with Inventx for an ITSM domain position left a distinctly negative impression, a stark contrast to their outwardly modern and people-centric brand. Following a successful initial interview, I invested significant personal resources – time, thorough preparation, and considerable expense for a last-minute international flight and accommodation – to attend an on-site second interview in Switzerland. This comprehensive stage included a full day of meetings with various stakeholders and a crucial case study presentation.
Adding a significant layer of difficulty to this process was the exceptionally late delivery of critical case study details. While an initial brief was provided on April 3rd, substantial and pivotal information that fundamentally reshaped the task only arrived on Saturday, April 12th – a mere two days before my scheduled presentation on Monday, April 14th. Despite this remarkably short notice and the substantial shift in scope, I dedicated myself to the challenge and ultimately delivered a case study presentation that was recognized for its high quality and insightful content. This information provided with extremely short notice demonstrated a clear lack of respect for my preparation time and overall commitment.
Despite the positive feedback received on my presentation and a direct promise of an offer and a follow-up call the very next day, I was met with complete silence. It was only after my own follow-up that I finally received a generic rejection email weeks later.
The inconsistencies throughout this process were deeply concerning:
- While my case study was commended for its content and insightful contributions, it was subsequently dismissed as "merely a methodical exercise" – a blatant devaluation of the tangible optimization ideas I presented.
- The outright refusal to consider any reimbursement for my international travel expenses, citing it as "not common practice in Switzerland," despite the significant cost and effort on my part, felt exceptionally dismissive. There was no offer of goodwill or even transparent communication about this policy beforehand.
- The significant gap between the company's stated values and their actual conduct was striking. They casually disregarded their promises, and their communication was consistently reactive and lacked transparency. This lack of consideration was further emphasized by the last-minute alteration to the case study.
For an organization that actively promotes itself as forward-thinking, respectful, and focused on people, my experience was profoundly disappointing. True professionalism is most evident in how companies treat candidates, particularly when the decision is not to move forward. Regrettably, Inventx fell considerably short on multiple fronts.
Candidates deserve to be treated with transparency and respect, especially when they invest significant time, effort, and expertise in the recruitment process. Furthermore, providing crucial assessment details with adequate notice is a fundamental aspect of a fair and professional evaluation. This entire experience sadly lacked both.