Ho presentato la mia candidatura tramite un selezionatore. La procedura ha richiesto 5 settimane. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Walt Disney Company (New York, NY) nel mese di mar 2023
Colloquio
Recruiter reached out through linkedin. Interviewed a engineering manager role on the data side. The process is pretty standard for a eng role. Had a hiring manager screen a technical screen and some behavior rounds.
Domande di colloquio [1]
Domanda 1
Asked question around spark and streaming services. Typical system design questions.
Ho presentato la mia candidatura tramite un selezionatore. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Walt Disney Company nel mese di ott 2025
Colloquio
Subject: Ghosted after collecting the pay slips post clearing all rounds of interview
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Pros
• Interview panel (VP level and above) was highly competent and technically strong.
• Deep discussions on streaming media architecture and system design.
• Leadership interactions were respectful and intellectually engaging.
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Cons
• The process stretched nearly five months with no clear timeline.
• After clearing all interview rounds, I was asked to submit pay slips and other documents. Once shared, communication stopped completely.
• Multiple follow-ups received no response. No rejection. No closure.
• For a company of Disney’s stature, the lack of professionalism in handling a senior candidate at the final stage was surprising.
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Advice to Management
If third-party recruiters represent your brand, their accountability should match your leadership standards. Senior candidates who invest months in interviews deserve structured communication and formal closure especially after documentation is collected
Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Walt Disney Company
Colloquio
Smooth and quick process, multiple interviewers and evaluators. Did a great job reviewing job qualification needs and job fit. Interviewers were knowledgeable of the job and many had the job in the past, which provided useful feedback