Effective communication and transparency are fundamental aspects of a professional hiring process, and this company failed miserably in those regards. I would advise future candidates to proceed with caution and be wary of the potential for false promises and unprofessional conduct. The whole process lasted 3 months. After each stage, I was given positive feedback. During my final interview, they literally said, "We're so impressed with your professional background," and "We definitely want to hire you, we want to see you as part of our team." These promising words filled me with optimism about my potential future with the company. Yet, after that conversation, they ghosted for a full two weeks. Concerned about the prolonged silence, I reached out to the recruiter to check the status of my application. The recruiter replied a week later and promised to get back to me by the mid-following week, mentioning that they were still in an ongoing decision-making process. However, the next day I learned from a friend that the company had already extended an offer to someone else, and that offer had been accepted. This revelation was not only disheartening but also deeply unprofessional and dishonest. Furthermore, the lack of empathy displayed during the rejection process added to my dismay. I received the rejection email well beyond the promised deadline. The day after, the Hiring Manager called me and mentioned, "I called to make sure that there was no politics in this decision." Isn't this simply a Freudian slip? She went on to explain that the company had decided to go with a more junior candidate to meet budgetary caps. This lack of empathy in their communication only underscored the company's disregard for candidates' time, feelings, and the importance of keeping promises. This review reflects my personal experience and the issues I encountered throughout the hiring process with this company.
