I applied for a open executive position via LinkedIn. I was contacted by a representative in the HR/ Recruitment department promptly. I was scheduled for a face to face "meet and greet?" interview the following week. I was an out of state executive candidate so I made arrangements fly in for the interview.
I arrived at the corporate office 20 minutes early and signed in via and Ipad and signed an NDA. I met with a junior recruiter who was extremely nice but very confused as to what I was interviewing for. 20 minute conversation. 5 of which was small talk. 15 of which was company culture and direction. he admittedly was not prepared to interview a director level and above. But and enjoyable conversation despite.
I sent a follow up email to the HR manager as a courtesy and thank you. She returned my call the following day confused as to why I was called for the interview. She was extremely professional and courteous. She set time aside for a phone interview with me the following day. Again, not a traditional interview learning about me. She informed me that the position I was called in to interview for was filled weeks ago.
In closing, my perception of the company is that their current rapid growth is causing huge tear points in their recruiting processes. To come from out of state to be told I came to an interview for a position that was filled weeks ago is not acceptable for a VP level position.
If you are applying for an executive level position with Greenspire, Proceed with caution and ask open ended questions of the process before committing. I was disappointed as I feel the company has a great culture and product. It is one I would have like to have been a part of.