I was asked to complete a questionnaire before I was selected for a phone screen. For my phone screen, I actually spoke with the CEO. The interview seemed to go alright, and she stated that she wanted to try me as a contractor before she'd look at full-time work. After that, I never heard back from her. I took that as a sign that she ultimately chose not to move forward with me as a candidate. I've seen roles for this company reposted several times since then, and have made a point not to reapply.

I applied on indeed and got an email back asking for and interview. Then, the recruiters switch to asking me for free work, citing they are hiring "urgently" and that I need to send open a link that they will send to prove that I can vectorize a logo. He said that there are 5 people also being interviewed and that I needed to send the file ASAP. First, what kind of media company needs to urgently hire a designer to vectorize a logo? Second, HOW DARE YOU ask me for free work before I even get on a call with a recruiter or hiring manager. This is INSULTING. This was either a scam or they seriously need to fire their recruiter and update their interview process. Please note that when you are hiring a designer, LOOK AT THEIR PORTFOLIO and resume. I would NEVER work for a company that treats their employee's like this. What a disgrace.