There was a sequence of three interviews: the first with a Recruitment Specialist, the second with the hiring manager, and the third with someone with a higher position. Each interview extended for approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. The most tedious session was the third assessment, during which I was tasked with developing an event blueprint and a campaign plan for their Yearend Party, which also entailed creating a budgeting plan, logistics plan, an event poster and put them all in a presentation. They said it was to assess my skills pertinent to the role, so I eagerly immersed myself in it.
Many event management experts would concur that ideally, it takes at least a week to meticulously plan an event blueprint, artwork, marketing campaign, logistics, and budgeting plan for a large-scale event. However, since I was only conceptualizing a hypothetical event, I devoted my entire day to crafting this presentation. Just imagine all the creative energy I poured into it - from conceptualizing the theme and music to its execution.
Then, I was tasked with presenting the blueprint during my final interview.
Afterward, I never received any communication from them. I was completely ghosted! It's hard to believe that I was asked to create such a challenging event project roadmap, only to be ignored after investing all my efforts. It's okay if I didn't meet their standards in some way. Companies have varying expectations and criteria for their new hires, and if I'm not aligned with their requirements, I'll completely understand. However, being ghosted after such a thorough application process is not cool.
Candidates invest time and effort into the application process, and being ghosted denies them closure and feedback on their application. It's a matter of professional courtesy to provide candidates with timely and respectful communication, even if it's to inform them that they haven't been selected for the position. This demonstrates respect for the candidate's time and effort.
