AngelList's hiring manager reached out to me directly for an open PM role, saying my background was exactly what they were looking for on their Meridian product. I completed multiple rounds, including a take-home assignment and conversations with several senior leaders, and passed each stage.
Throughout the process, the recruiter consistently undersold the role and seemed skeptical of my fit from our very first conversation, which felt especially odd given that the hiring manager had sought me out directly.
After completing everything, they asked for my availability for a final chat with the hiring manager. Instead of booking it, I received a rejection email saying they needed candidates with experience more aligned to their current challenges, which directly contradicts why they recruited me in the first place.
It's hard not to read this as a disconnect between what the hiring manager wanted and what the recruiter was actually looking for, with the candidate caught in the middle.
If you're considering interviewing here, be cautious about how they recruit and manage candidate expectations, especially if they reached out to you first. And think twice before investing time in their take-home, as there's no guarantee the person evaluating it actually wanted you there to begin with.
