The interview was for a senior producer role in games, the interview was comprehensive and they were straight forward with the expectations. The only thing that stood out to me was the hiring manager had less a than 5 months journey with Netflix and sounded like they were handling way too many things, likely hence the role. I did not make it through as this role was primarily interfacing with multiple external studios, and I did not have direct experience in that area.

I was contacted by a recruiter on LinkedIn about a role I was interested in, so I went ahead and applied! The interview process was a bit challenging; I noticed the recruiter tended to cut me off during our chats, preferring shorter answers rather than an open conversation. also, I found it a little frustrating when the person kept asking about my salary, but I realized it was my oversight. The scheduling felt a bit rushed, making the lengthy process a bit stressful. However, I did appreciate the panels—most of them were friendly, though some seemed a little disengaged during the interviews. I found the interviews quite short, which left me with limited time to ask my own questions. It felt more like a one-way street; they would ask, and I would answer. I believe an interview should be a two-way exchange, allowing both parties to learn about each other. Unfortunately, that wasn’t quite the case this time, and I felt that everyone seemed a little busy, which made me a bit nervous. After going through nine interviews, I didn’t hear back for a while, which is very common. so I decided to send a follow-up email, and thankfully, I received a response I was not selected. The interview process went well overall. It’s interesting to see how communication styles can vary between cultures. I think it can sometimes be a bit challenging for others to grasp the nuances of how Korean people communicate, but it’s all part of the learning experience. It’s great to appreciate these differences!