It is a four-step interview process. 1. a screening from HR; 2. zoom call with someone on the team 3. a 'trial' - which was me making an entire media plan for a client, then presenting it to two members of the team 4. an in-person interview with their CEO. To be honest, it was a very extensive interview for the level and salary of this role. But, I went through with it all because I was excited about the opportunity. They were very responsive between all interview stages EXCEPT the last one. I came in-person to the office to meet with the CEO - who had absolutely no time for me. He bombarded me with what felt like *random* questions and did not let me ask my own questions at the interview. It felt like was trying to run mental circles around me. It was not a pleasant experience at all. I went through all four of these interviews so that they could completely ghost me and never tell me any status. I followed up three times and am still being ghosted. If I didn't get the job - I can accept that. What I have a hard time accepting, is having me go through an extensive interview process and then being ghosted. It is very immature in my opinion.
The process started strong. The initial phone screen and hiring manager conversation were positive and well-organized. Things unraveled from there.
The take-home assignment was described as "up to 3 hours," but it took closer to 7-8 hours due to the expected volume and depth of questions. I also had to reach out a few times to gain access to the data and files they wanted me to reference. After submitting, I presented the work in a one-hour session with the hiring manager and a few team members, which was rigorous but fair.
The CEO round was a different story. I arrived early; he left the office for roughly 20 minutes and joined late, cutting the meeting nearly in half. We then rushed through what felt like 20-25 rapid-fire questions spanning AI knowledge, personality, and self-awareness.
After completing a full reference check, I was ghosted for two weeks. I followed up once and received a rejection shortly after with no substantive feedback.
If you're considering applying: the team seems sharp, and the early-stage conversations are worthwhile, but be prepared for a process that undersells your time and leaves you in the dark at the end.
