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It was a pretty standard interview process overall, though they were a bit slow with the follow-up. The building and especially the lab space were really impressive. Unfortunately, it didn't work out this time, but I'd definitely consider interviewing with them again if another opportunity came up.

I interviewed for the Analytical Chemist position at Imbibe over the Summer. The initial stages, including the phone screen with HR and teams interview with the hiring manager, were well-organized. Weeks later, I noticed the position reposted on LinkedIn as "Analytical Chemist - Flavors" and I never heard back. Unfortunately I was not in the flavors industry but during the interview the hiring manager made it seem like that would not be a worry as the instrumentation used and everything else could be taught so I stayed optimistic. If me not being in the flavors industry was what kept me from moving forward I am confused as to why I was given the interviews in the first place. I was unsure whether or not to share this experience but being ghosted is extremely unprofessional. This lack of communication is not only unprofessional but also disheartening, especially considering the time candidates invest in the process. Transparency goes a long way in maintaining a positive employer brand.

This was the first time I had an HR person no-show for a scheduled call. I was quick to reply to all messages to set up our phone chat and planned my whole morning around it. The time arrived, and I didn't get a call. I waited 15 minutes, then called the company and was told the person wasn't in. The NEXT MORNING, I got a brief message asking if we could reschedule for that same day. I agreed right away. The time came, and again, no call! This time I waited 10 minutes, called the company, and was told they were on another call. I finally got the call 20 minutes late, with hardly any apology. The chat was awkward, and the rep didn't seem to respond to anything I said. Just a really unpleasant experience.

The interview process kicked off with a preliminary phone screen conducted by a team member. It was a pleasant conversation lasting about 30 minutes, after which I was told I'd be informed about an in-person interview. The subsequent in-person interview was quite lengthy, spanning 4 hours. It was challenging due to meeting with around 10 different people in individual sessions. Although they were all very nice, it became a bit tiring to repeatedly answer similar questions. A specific part of the interview involved a test to identify different flavors and smells.