The interview process was relatively smooth, and followed a logical sequence, expressed via the below breakdown:
1. Initial pre-screening interview with talent acquisition.
2. Upon success, followed by a group cross-functional team interview with senior members.
3. Upon success, followed by a case study briefing session, with expectation for the candidate to present their work at a later stage.
4. Upon success, you'll receive your offer of employment, and begin your on-boarding process.
I was successful from step 1 - 3. Whereby at each stage, I received VERY positive feedback!
At stage 3, after delivering my case study presentation, I was instructed to await for further communication from talent acquisition, regarding the next steps.
A day or two later I received an email from talent acquisition, expressing that the team loved my presentation, and they requested that I exercise some patience and await final for final feedback after two weeks or so, whilst the they iron out some internal moving parts.
I waited the whole duration of the time frame I was given, and even exceeded it, still with no feedback!
I then took the courtesy to follow up and find out whether they were at a position to provide me with said final feedback, regarding the outcome of my candidacy?
Long-story-short, I never heard back from them!
This made me feel VERY dejected and SMALL.
I had poured my all (heart and soul) throughout this VERY lengthy recruitment process, and even accommodated the team when spur-of-the-moment changes had to be made during the recruitment process.
I had shown so much understanding and courtesy to delays / changes in pre-made plans, and I would've appreciated if the same energy was reciprocated.
What I found confusing about the latter experience was the ghosting, especially when I had been showcasing competence and success in all stages (with exception to the final one).
You'd owe it to an applicant who has made it that far in the process a response in terms of the final outcome.
I hope that companies do from time-to-time, come onto Glassdoor and read these reviews.
I believe that their imperative in terms of either maintaining or improving employer branding.
Negative experiences as such are very damaging to a company's image.
These sort of experiences also affect the candidate's overall perception of the company.
This is a company I've been wanting to work for for the longest time.
Please do better!