I applied through a recruiter. The process took 7 weeks. I interviewed at Oxford Medical Simulation (Austin, TX) in Jun 2025
Interview
Disorganized Process & Disappointing Communication – A Cautionary Tale for Experienced Professionals
My interview process began with a promise. Early conversations with the interviewers were impressive, leading to genuine excitement about the opportunity. However, after seven weeks of five interviews, a 14-hour travel day, and a face-to-face meeting lasting 90 minutes, the experience took a disappointing turn.
As a seasoned healthcare sales professional, I was transparent about my background from the start. I applied promptly, engaged with the recruiter, and articulated how my qualifications aligned with the role. Unfortunately, after investing so much time, I was blindsided when told I wasn’t the right fit due to my past sales experiences, something that should have been identified by the second meeting.
The face-to-face interview itself was unsettling. The place seemed makeshift—no receptionist, no room numbers, and no one there when I arrived early. I waited alone in an empty area until the interview began (over 90 minutes). While the medical director was fully engaged, my potential manager showed little interest, asking only a few questions. After a week, I received a generic notice that they had chosen to move forward with other candidates. No respect for candidates' time and clear decision-making was lacking. Your knowledge and expertise deserve better.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Oxford Medical Simulation (London, England) in Dec 2024
Interview
Initial stage with Talent Acquisition Manager was great. They were warm, personable & transparent about the role & challenges within the business.
Second stage was unsatisfactory, essentially mirroring another interview review at OMS from a few weeks earlier. Per the brief, this should have been relatively conversational with the interviewer introducing the business & explaining their 3 core values. This didn't happen. Instead, it began with a Q&A but none of my answers were probed/followed up, highlighting a lack of engagement from their side.
When invited to ask questions, the answers given were entirely perfunctory, with zero intent to engage in a conversation.
I have to comment also on the manner of the 2nd interviewer. Their aloofness & disengagement betrayed an openly unprofessional demeanour to the point of being objectionable. And as such, not aligning with their own core values! Come on, if you're holding a values-based interview, ensure the interviewer is invested in the company's values! Obviously this is a poor reflection of the business, & I expect these will not be random episodes but a pattern of behaviour that should be resolved through additional training.
In view of the above I have withdrawn from the process. This is a pity as I feel the business is genuinely interesting & innovative & I expect the other members of the team are of a completely different nature.
A final thing to add, is while a values-based interview is entirely legitimate, I'd suggest the competency stage of the process should be prioritised as there's a risk the best candidates from a role execution perspective may not progress to the final stages based on the subjective interpretation by one person of a candidate's values.
I interviewed at Oxford Medical Simulation (Nashville, TN)
Interview
Three step. Very process focused. Phone, screen zoom, meet within and up org. Very informative and practical with overview and process. Several interim steps and a wonderful talent acquisition person