Very disappointing screening experience. I only had an initial call with the recruiter and decided not to move forward based on how the company and role were presented. I joined the call two minutes late due to a camera issue and apologised, but the response was quite cold and focused on punctuality rather than the conversation. Throughout the call, there was a strong emphasis on questioning the length of time I spent in previous roles, suggesting it could be viewed negatively. When I asked for more details about the position, I was told everything was already in the job description and that I should avoid asking general questions and instead “do my research.” I was also told the company avoids using too many internal communication channels to prevent employees from getting distracted. When I asked about company culture, I was told they don’t really discuss it because the company is remote and therefore “there isn’t one.” I cannot speak for the company overall, but the way the role and environment were presented came across as quite discouraging and gave me the impression of a very rigid work environment.

I wasn't actively looking but their corporate recruiter reached out to me and it sounded like an intriguing opportunity! The recruiter was very friendly and I was excited enough to consider going through the process. Interview process was quick and only took about two weeks. I spoke with the recruiter, manager and CEO. I got to interview with the CEO as a final interview and I thought that was really cool since it showed that the high level executives are involved in the process and care about the people they hire. It was a challenging but pleasant interview and it was awesome to learn about the company history from the man that started it all. I didn't end up with an offer but it was a great interview experience and everyone was super nice.