There’s significant room for improvement in the recruitment process. It seems like the organization wants to position itself as a prominent brand, but they’re not quite there yet.
I applied through a recruiter and was later contacted by someone from HR who mentioned that my background aligned well with the role. They asked me to provide a few time slots for an interview with the hiring manager. After selecting the slots, I was contacted again and informed that the manager would be unavailable, asking if I could adjust to an earlier time. It was confusing, why ask for slots if the manager isn’t available?
I have to admit that the whole process was described already in the first email from HR which is a nice thing. The process is quite long and consist of 5 stages where most of them are online coding. Again, something to keep in mind and think if there is enough time for such time-consuming process.
The interview with the hiring manager started on a positive note, with the manager outlining the structure of the session. However, the process quickly became chaotic. A significant portion of the time was spent on introductions, and then, out of nowhere, I was asked to complete a task unrelated to the role’s description. The task was poorly explained, with details shown briefly on a map. Perhaps they value quick problem-solving under unclear conditions, but the approach felt disorganized. It became evident quickly that my background does not fit well in any case, so, I'm not sure how my CV was checked.
Ultimately, I was rejected, with feedback stating I failed to solve the task and, strangely, that I supposedly had communication issues with clients, despite there being no clear way that was assessed during the session.
Overall, it was one of the least positive experiences I’ve had. That said, the company offers competitive compensation, so if you’re willing to overlook these challenges, it might be worth exploring. Of course, experiences can vary depending on the team and manager.