Standard interview process consisting of four stages:
* Initial screening call with the recruiter
* Interview with the Business Development Manager
* Interview with a Commercial Leader
* Final stage with Executive Management
I progressed to the third stage relatively quickly. The interviews themselves were conversational and fairly informal.
At the conclusion of the third stage, I was advised that I would receive an update within a week. After hearing nothing for two weeks, I followed up and eventually received a generic rejection email.
What was disappointing was the lack of communication and feedback. Despite contacting the recruiter, hiring manager, and HR team to request feedback, I received no response. Given the time commitment required across multiple interview stages, I would expect at least a basic explanation of the decision.
While I appreciate that not every candidate can be successful, transparency, timely communication, and constructive feedback are important parts of a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, that was not my experience.