CT Recruiter Interview Questions
& Process

Applying was easy. The first interview stage, however, is quite a hassle. They send you an assessment with 5 web designs, 5 writing samples, 5 resumes, and 5 applicant videos, plus instructions for each. You need to evaluate them based on the instructions and rank each section from best to worst, explaining why. On top of that, you have to make your own applicant video to move forward. I get why they do these assessments, they're useful. But I really didn't like the mandatory video. With 8+ years as an HR/Recruiting pro, I think it can seem shallow and might lead to bias-based discrimination. I believe the assessment should be enough to show if someone's qualified. If you pass that, then maybe a face-to-face or video/Skype interview should happen. Not everyone is comfortable on camera talking to themselves. For a Recruiter role, I don't think a video shows if you're qualified, unless they're checking if you physically fit the company mold, which would be discrimination. I haven't even spoken to anyone live yet, and they said it could take weeks to hear back about the assessment. Overall, I'm still interested. It seems they genuinely want the right fit. I still don't like the video, for the reasons I mentioned. But it'll be interesting to see what happens.

The application process is long, stated as 90 minutes but actually closer to three hours. It starts with finding a specific link on their website, which they use to drive traffic and increase their social media ranking. Then, you have to create a personal video for YouTube, another tactic to boost their social media presence. After that, other applicants judge your video, which is an unusual and risky way to assess candidates, especially if an inexperienced person can disqualify you based on superficial things. Initially, the recruiter was responsive and I was told I passed the testing stage and then the manager review. After that, there was radio silence. I suspect the recruiter lacked the courage to give me the news that I didn't get the job, the position was closed, or hiring was on hold. Instead of a prompt and honest update, they only sent reply emails after prompting, stating managers were reviewing hundreds of applications and it would take a few more weeks, which has now been three months. I withdrew my application because their communication style isn't for me, a seasoned executive recruiter with over 15 years of experience. I believe they were looking for someone cheaper and didn't want to engage in a dialogue, so they kept me on the back burner just in case. Their goal seems to be boosting social media rankings with fake positions, forcing candidates to create content for SEO, and/or unprofessionally keeping candidates in their pipeline. Be prepared for poor business practices, unprofessional communication, and no career prospects after jumping through their hoops. A waste of time!

I submitted my application online and the whole thing took over 3 months. First, I filled out the online application, then I got an automated email with a link to do a skills test. This test involved things like reviewing candidate CVs, video submissions, and web design examples to check if I had the right on-the-job skills. I also had to record a video of myself introducing myself and explaining why I was a good fit for the role. If I passed that, I had a Zoom interview with an HR recruiter who was really nice and professional. After that, I got another link for a second skills test, similar to the first one. Finally, the Hiring Manager looked over everything and let me know the outcome. I was bummed I didn't get an offer because I really liked the process and the team seemed great, and I was excited about the possibility of working with them. The main thing I'd say is that the hiring process was quite long. I get that they want to hire the best people, but it can also mean losing out on good candidates to other companies. I'd still be open to working there if another chance came up.