Very long process which lasted over 3 months including face-to-face and virtual interviewing. Everyone I met was great and really sold the business, but the recruitment team was poor in managing expectations and gave no feedback other than they'd offered someone else. After putting in so many hours for interviewing, the least a candidate should get is some proper feedback via email if not a quick phone call.

The interview process with Netflix was so unpleasant that I felt the need to post my first-ever company review. For a company that prides themselves on a "seamless candidate experience," this was exactly the opposite. Firstly, the recruiter was 45-minutes late calling me for our scheduled call - I only received a call after I followed up with her inquiring if we needed to reschedule. Shortly after, she called and a last-minute interviewer, (Supervisor I believe), had been added in to the mix. There was lack of warmth and personal touch from both. It was a weird call; I was left questioning why they had even set-up the call in the first place. I was not asked one question about myself in terms of skill-set, experience, what I can bring, what I've done, where I've been, who I am etc. I was only asked about the culture, why I had chosen Netflix and what I like to watch. When I had mentioned recently relocating to the area and picking up a temporary recruiting position while I sought permanent employment, I was asked in a rude tone, (the ONLY question she asked, might I add), "well then why did you apply to Netflix?" Surely, not all candidates have the luxury of not working while they seek something permanent. Should I really need to explain that I’d prefer not to have job gaps and I like income? She seemed inexperienced and that was the only question she could pull out. After the most awkward, 15-min call, I was told that although my answers were "impressive" and "stood out," I wouldn't be the right fit. I was taken aback in how this info was so uncomfortably delivered to me during a screen. I was genuinely curious to know why, (seen as I wasn't asked anything about my myself besides my TV preferences); to which the interviewer provided a response that didn't make any sense coupled with they have more "qualified" applicants for this role, (I was actually overly-qualified). Not everyone is a fit - fair enough - being an experienced recruiter, I definitely empathize with and understand that. However, I was prepped and excited for my call. I love the Netflix brand, am an avid user of the product and this opportunity was with company I wanted to represent and hire for. However, I got off the phone feeling low, defeated and just completely put-off. The entire interviewing scenario was disappointing and distasteful and not what I would have expected from such a renowned media company who emphasizes a "people” culture.