Chaotic process, zero structure behind the scenes I interviewed with this company and came away with the impression that very little is actually structured, either externally or internally. For an HRTech company, that is especially concerning. If you are building products for hiring and people operations, your own hiring process should not feel this disorganized. Throughout the process, there was a lot of positioning, but not much substance. Recruiters did not seem to be driving the process in any meaningful way. The hiring manager presented himself as very serious and selective, but in practice came across as fairly ordinary, just with strong company names on his background. The C-level team projected importance, while also claiming they were not involved in hiring decisions, which did not seem credible based on how the process actually unfolded. The full process took around two months. Fairly early on, it was already clear that the company was operating in a chaotic way. I also noticed similar feedback from others on Glassdoor, which should have been enough of a signal to step away. I decided to continue anyway, mostly to test whether those concerns were exaggerated. They were not. From everything I saw, this does not look like a new problem. Another major point: despite what may be implied during conversations, do not expect standard employment. The real setup is contractor-based. Even if they suggest they are open to discussing proper employment terms, I would be cautious. It feels more like optional language than a real commitment, and the contractor model gives them maximum flexibility to terminate quickly. The polished LinkedIn presence does not match the reality of the process. It feels more like reputation management than an accurate reflection of how the company operates. Interview stages: -Hiring Manager -CEO -Recruiter -Live Case Study -Team Fit

I had the first round interview scheduled by the "Chief of Staff". The interview began without any rapport building and dug into questions from the get go. After the questions, when given the opportunity to ask about the budget for the role, the interviewer noted an absolutely derisory target salary and I couldn't but call out that range is unethical. It didn't seem to surprise. The culture seems to be to do everything, but without any resource.