My experience with Project Expedition's interview process was disappointing and unprofessional, particularly in the final stage.
The first one-way interview and second interview with staff members were standard and went smoothly. However, the third interview with the two founders was where things fell apart.
During this final interview, one founder remained completely silent, merely staring at me throughout the session. The other founder's approach was equally concerning - he repeatedly asked variations of "Are you sure this doesn't put you off?" as if actively trying to discourage my interest. Even more unprofessionally, he was visibly distracted and multitasking during our conversation.
Despite coming fully prepared with company research and providing comprehensive answers to their questions, I was ultimately unsuccessful. Most troubling was that none of the questions in this final interview seemed designed to evaluate my skills or qualifications for the position.
Based on my observations of current employees, I've noticed a concerning pattern that suggests hiring decisions may be influenced by appearance rather than merit, with a noticeable trend toward attractive female employees.
This experience left me questioning the company's professionalism and hiring practices. A truly merit-based selection process should focus on candidates' qualifications and potential contributions, not irrelevant factors. This is what happens when you have two founders who clearly care more about lookism then ability.
