Phone calls were fine, however I believe backchanneling and contacting my current employer is very unethical. That could’ve seriously screwed me. Luckily my current boss understood, but how about you just ask for references next time? Not ok.
The hiring process consisted of multiple virtual interviews with different stakeholders from HR, Sales, and supporting functions, Interviews were going through past experiences and skills relevent to that position, ensuring that the candidate would be a good fit.
