I recently applied for a role for which I was significantly overqualified, and the hiring process left me questioning what employers are actually evaluating. The initial “interview” consisted of a timed virtual desktop exercise requiring applicants to locate files, send emails, and perform basic cut-and-paste tasks—skills that were already demonstrated by successfully completing the online application. To make matters worse, much of the text on the virtual desktop was difficult to read within the allotted time. The next stage required candidates to record video responses to predetermined questions, effectively conducting an interview with themselves rather than engaging in a conversation with a hiring manager. Advancement to the next round depended largely on performance in these artificial assessments rather than experience, qualifications, or the ability to perform the actual job. At some point, hiring processes stop measuring talent and start measuring a candidate’s ability to navigate unnecessary obstacles.

Video interview then phone interview. Behavioral questions and Star questions. Wasn’t too hard and interviewers were very patient with me. Not too hard of an interview and I liked the set up

Went through a interview showed up early and everything. Thought it went well Sent a follow up email Never heard back Been ghosted such a sad experience. Recruiter went from responding to nothing at all.