I had high hopes after applying to this recruiting agency, as the recruiter reached out almost immediately and seemed genuinely enthusiastic during our initial conversation. Unfortunately, that promising start quickly turned into a frustrating experience.
After the initial phone call, I received no follow-up communication, updates, or feedback, despite multiple attempts to check in...I was ghosted, which you read about happening so many times on LinkedIn and the other boards. Add this company to the list.
Alchemy recruiters, and possibly their leadership team, seem unable or unwilling to have direct or critical conversations; their fear of difficult conversations undermines their credibility as a legitimate business. It's disappointing to see such a lack of professionalism in the recruiting process.
A more structured and communicative candidate experience would go a long way. Providing timely updates, even if a candidate is not moving forward, shows basic respect and reflects stronger talent acquisition skills. This highlights Alchemy’s own need to invest in better recruiting talent that can model the professionalism they presumably seek in candidates.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about your background and what you are interested in.
I applied through other source. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Alchemy Global Talent Solutions (Braintree, England) in Feb 2022
Interview
I had an initial conversation with the recruiter who was very help and listened to what I was looking for and explained the role they had there. I then had a telephone interview with a Senior Recruiter and then a final interview with the Director. At each stage the person I spoke to was friendly and professional.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Describe a time when you have dealt with challenging people/candidates.
I applied online. I interviewed at Alchemy Global Talent Solutions
Interview
The interview process was great - the people who interviewed me were very kind, positive, and professional. The atmosphere was very friendly and I felt relaxed throughout. The company were excellent at keeping me updated throughout the whole process. Overall, a very positive experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What transferable skills do you have that you could bring to the role?