Got a call from their recruiter. She introduced the firm to me, said the most important factor (after sellable skills) was cultural fit, and warned me that the process may take longer than with other firms. We set time for another, longer phone discussion. During longer discussion we got more into the culture of the company and my experience with other firms. She explained that the process would probably include a face-to-face discussion with a different recruiter, plus interviews with one or more project managers/senior managers, then an interview with a partner or two. In face to face with recruiter we covered much of the same ground as before, with more detail added, especially regarding my experience as a consultant. Next interview was with a partner, face-to-face. We talked more about firm's culture and about a specific opportunity. Last interview was with the client. I was provided with ample information to prepare for their concerns, and client was well-prepped for our meeting. Expect at least a week or two between interviews, if not longer. Information from other is that it can take up to 6 months; 3-4 seems typical.

I recently attended an interview with Centric Consulting, and unfortunately, it was not a positive experience. The interviewer, despite being at a senior level, lacked the ability to drive the conversation effectively. The questioning style felt extremely basic, more suited to someone with junior-level experience. The job description emphasized domain knowledge, yet only two domain-related questions were asked, and even those were chosen arbitrarily rather than being aligned with real-world project experience. The interviewer seemed more interested in theoretical and textbook-based answers rather than practical insights. Despite answering 95% of the questions correctly, the feedback received was unreasonable. The rejection was based on a skill that was of minimal importance in the JD, and the feedback on domain experience questions was completely unjustified. It appeared that the interviewer was either uninterested in genuine evaluation or lacked the expertise to assess real-world experience effectively. The entire process gave the impression that the interview was conducted just for the sake of it—perhaps as a formality to show management that the team was actively recruiting. It felt like the company had already finalized a candidate and was merely holding additional interviews to maintain a backup option. Final Thoughts - This experience was a complete waste of time. If Centric Consulting is not genuinely considering candidates, they should not schedule interviews and mislead applicants. Such practices reflect poorly on the HR team and can harm the company’s reputation in the long run. I sincerely hope the company revisits its hiring process to ensure fairness and professionalism.