Simpson Strong-Tie Interview Questions
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So, I went through a few interviews for this HR role. The people I talked to were great, really engaging and professional. They mostly wanted to understand my background and experience, which I liked. They explained the job and the company culture well, and it seemed like a good fit for what I want to do in HR. But after all that, they just went silent. No updates, nothing, even when I followed up. I get that not everyone gets the job, but a little communication would have been nice. The interviews themselves were good, but the silence afterwards was a bummer. It would be way better if they communicated, especially after candidates put in the effort.

The interview process was stated to be over 6 weeks, but it was rushed into 2 weeks. This caused some issues with my current job. After 4 interviews, I was told I was a top candidate. Then, they didn't contact me for over a month. I never got emails or calls back. Finally, a third party sent me an email saying I wasn't selected. It's one thing to just say 'we hired someone else', but it's another to say 'you're one of the best candidates' (and with my experience, I know I was) and then ghost me, only to send an automated rejection. Really unprofessional and a bad look.

I submitted an online application and was contacted pretty quickly to set up an initial interview in January. The recruiter seemed busy and made a few mistakes with my previous employers' names, asking basic questions already covered in my resume, but the role seemed appealing so I overlooked it. She stated I was a strong candidate and promised to send over available times to meet with the hiring manager the following day. However, I never received the email. After waiting two weeks without a response, I sent a follow-up. Today, I received a rejection email stating the position had been filled. While I don't mind being rejected, I do find it problematic when a company indicates you're moving forward, then goes silent, only to send a rejection later. Hopefully, others have a smoother experience.

The interview process started with an HR phone call to check for company fit and basic qualifications. This was followed by a call with the direct manager. The final stage was an onsite, multi-person interview process. This included a tour of the facility. Manufacturing and other leadership from across the site met with me. They asked various questions depending on who I was speaking with. The main focus of most interviews was to ensure I was a good fit with the site's strong manufacturing focus and the importance of supporting manufacturing priorities.