The interview process was rescheduled once due to the interviewer’s unavailability. Despite this, I made sure to prepare thoroughly—reviewing my CV, going over all my past experiences, and studying the role’s requirements—so I could confidently answer any questions.
When the interview finally took place, only one IT lead attended. I came in dressed professionally, but the interviewer appeared casual, wearing a t-shirt and looking as if he had just woken up. The interview was at 8 PM Manila time, which was morning in the US.
This was not a typical structured interview—there were no introductory questions like “Tell me about yourself.” Instead, the interviewer shared details about their team’s work. When he asked about my experience, they were questions directly related to my CV, and I elaborated accordingly. The tone was casual, more of a conversation than a formal assessment. The job tasks, as described, didn’t seem overly complex.
One surprising detail was that the position was a direct US hire, requiring me to monitor servers during their nighttime—essentially a morning shift in the Philippines—working independently.
At the end of the interview, I expressed my hope to move forward:
“I hope I did well and can make it to the job offer.”
The interviewer responded:
“You look good to me. I think the IT Director would trust my word. Just wait for the next process; HR will contact you.”
That gave me confidence over the weekend, but on Monday morning, I received a message from the recruiter: “You did not pass the interview.” It was disappointing news after such positive feedback, but I still appreciate the opportunity.
Pros:
Interview felt relaxed and conversational.
Clear explanation of the role’s tasks.
Cons:
Lack of structure or assessment format.
Final result did not align with in-interview feedback, leaving expectations unclear.
Overall, it was a disappointing outcome, but still a valuable learning experience.
But still it was a good one still give Bentley a good rating
