My experience with the Thrive Market interview process was disappointing and felt particularly egregious given my background in People Ops. After applying, I was asked to complete a one-way video interview. As a People Ops professional with 10 years of experience, I found this approach very impersonal. Rather than standard "get to know you" prompts, the questions were high-level inquiries typically reserved for a two-way dialogue where a candidate can also vet the team. One-way video interviews are awkward enough, but using them to replace a formal initial screen without allowing the candidate to meet the team is a significant missed opportunity for engagement. This was quite literally a one-sided experience and, frankly, felt dismissive of the candidate's time. To make matters worse, despite a promised follow-up within 2–4 business days, I never received a status update. Respecting a candidate’s time is a baseline requirement for a healthy employer brand. If a company doesn't show up for the first step of their own process, it speaks volumes about their internal culture. Candidates deserve better than being "weeded out" by a recording. I hope the team re-evaluates their screening process to prioritize human connection and basic communication.