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There were quite a few rounds, but it was a good experience. I got through all of them and they said I was a good cultural fit. In the end, they decided not to move forward with me because they thought I'd need training early on, even though the job was entry-level and training was part of the plan for the first few months.

First, there was an online psychometric and personality test. Then, a virtual interview, followed by a final in-person interview where I had to present a 30/60/90 day plan. After that, there was a separate HR interview/chat. It felt pretty standard at first, and it was nice they brought people in person instead of just online. The in-person interview was alright, not amazing but not terrible. I got the impression the interviewers hadn't prepared much. Some of the HR questions were worded a bit oddly, like asking about my current manager and how I prefer to be managed. HR also hinted at recent internal instability. I was told my project management skills were clear, but they felt my personality was a bit introverted, which I found odd since they didn't ask me anything personal during the interview. The panel also consisted of two older men, lacking diversity and making small talk difficult for me as a 30-year-old woman. It felt like they were struggling to find a reason. I'm a successful project manager, good at communicating and building relationships to get work done. My ability to make small talk with two older men during an interview doesn't truly reflect this. A week later, the recruiter called and said they were pulling the job ad. When I asked if I would have been hired, he said probably not due to the 'introverted' comment, but that the panel hadn't made a final decision. It was a complete waste of time.

My interview experience with this company was disappointing. I applied for a remote position, but upon finding that I lived less than an hour from their headquarters, the role shifted to being a hybrid schedule with two days in the office. Initially, the process moved quickly, and I completed four phone interviews and an assessment. However, after the fourth interview, the process slowed down significantly. Additionally, there was a notable absence of proactive communication, leaving me uncertain about the status of my candidacy. Eventually, I decided to withdraw from the interview process as it became clear that I was being strung along. After I formally withdrew, I did not receive any personal acknowledgment or response from the recruiter. Instead, a few days later, I received a generic rejection email, which felt impersonal and dismissive given the time and effort I had invested in their interview process. This experience could have been vastly improved with better communication and a more structured timeline. Proactive updates from the recruiter and a more personal touch in their communications would have demonstrated respect for my time and effort.

The interview process was a positive experience. I applied for the director of sales position and was contacted shortly after. I set up a first round interview with the recruiter. She was very nice and informative. This was followed up with an interview with the hiring VP who asked me to complete a short exercise to demonstrate what I would like to do in my first 90 days in this position. Two business days later I was on the phone with the SVP and one other person in operations. All very positive experiences. Everyone one was very professional and truly cared about what I was looking for in my career. I received an offer quickly and accepted it. Great company, people and a very professional experience so far.