HID Interview Questions
& Process

There were 4 steps in the interview process. First, I spoke with an internal recruiter or HR. Then, I had a conversation with the hiring manager. After that, I met with the Head of Solution Consulting and someone from Customer Success. The final interview was scheduled with the VP of Sales and Product Marketing, but it was set for two weeks out. After waiting 10 minutes for them to join the call, I reached out. They responded that the interview had been cancelled and the hiring manager would be in touch. I waited another 24 hours and still no reply. Finally, I had to wait for HR to return from leave to find out they had already hired someone before my scheduled call. The communication was terrible; they should have let me know about the cancellation sooner. Honestly, I'm glad I didn't get the job.

The hiring process kicked off in July 2024. Although I was told the role was for early January 2025, the final outcome wasn't communicated until mid-February. The interviews involved several stages, including recruiter calls, phone screenings, and a chat with the hiring manager. It also featured a panel interview, a meeting with HR, and discussions with VPs. Following that, I submitted references, and they were contacted and interviewed. It felt like a lot of effort for nothing, as I didn't get the job even though recruitment and the company repeatedly told me I was their top choice. The whole process was way too long and complicated. After meeting with stakeholders, they insisted on another meeting with the HR manager, which was surprising given it was a sales role. Not getting an offer was disappointing, but what was really frustrating was the time spent, the repetitive questions, and passing all the assessments. Ultimately, the requirement to provide references who were then called was the most frustrating part. If you don't plan to offer the job, please don't ask candidates for references, as they are busy people. Overall, it was a very frustrating experience, and I wouldn't recommend it unless you secure an offer before providing references.

The interview process was pretty straightforward and moved quickly. Overall, I had a good experience and ended up accepting the job offer. I really liked that they were upfront about what to expect during the hiring steps and I never felt like I was being ignored, which is a rare and valuable thing these days. I didn't have to constantly check in for updates.

So, the interview process was a total mess. We did multiple interviews and even some office visits, and everything seemed to be going well. Then, they extended an offer. But just as I was about to sign the paperwork, they pulled the plug on the entire hiring process. Their reason? Budget cuts. This was despite the fact that their initial email already asked about my salary expectations. They completely stonewalled my attempts to get a clear explanation, leaving me totally confused about what actually happened. Meanwhile, I'd already turned down other job offers and stopped looking, so I basically wasted 2-3 weeks. It was super unprofessional and honestly, just really frustrating.