Phase 1: Initial HR Screening ​The process began with a preliminary interview with an HR representative. This conversation focused on the core responsibilities of the role and an initial assessment of my cultural fit. While the discussion was productive and signaled a strong alignment between my background and their needs, it was primarily a high-level overview. ​Phase 2: Behavioral & Cognitive Assessment ​Following the screen, I was asked to complete a multi-part self-assessment. This stage consisted of two main components: ​Abstract Reasoning: A series of pattern-recognition puzzles involving numerical sequences and geometric shapes. ​Psychometric Evaluation: A personality questionnaire featuring situational queries intended to gauge behavioral tendencies. ​Perspective: From a candidate experience standpoint, these exercises felt largely untethered from the actual demands of a media role. The abstract nature of the logic puzzles and the hypothetical personality scenarios didn't quite capture the specific creative or technical skill sets required for the position.