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Had 3 interviews, 2 online and 1 final one in person. The first 2 interviews had the exact same questions, but with different interviewers. I was told after the 2nd online interview (which I had to sit waiting for 30 minutes) that it was the final stage and I would hear a final decision in the 2 following weeks. Instead, I was invited to a 3rd interview (in person). The interviewers were good and it was a very comfortable interview (mainly a dissection of my CV), with a few curveball questions thrown in. Ultimately I was not successful. What I found shocking was that despite doing 3 interviews, I was told that no individualised feedback could be offered- despite the fact that I had spent nearly 3 hours in total being interviewed across 2 months. Do not expect to gain much from these interviews if you are not successful, as you will be left in the dark as to what you could have done better.

This was one of the strangest interview experiences I’ve ever had. After applying for the role I received an interview invitation a month later. The interview process consists of an initial interview with two HR representatives and the reporting manager. The atmosphere felt cold and uncomfortable, and the format resembled more of a “hot seat” exercise, with questions fired rapidly rather than a balanced conversation. During the interview, none of the company’s stated qualities around being friendly, energetic, collaborative, and engaging were reflected in the interaction. There was also a lack of transparency around key aspects of the role. The working schedule was unclear, with references to three or possibly more days in the office. Similarly, when discussing salary expectations, there was little clarity about the compensation package, despite being asked for salary expectations. The job posting has around 24 applications on LinkedIn, and the company appears to lack diversity. Do with that information as you will. Personally, it’s important to feel that a workplace is both welcoming and inclusive. At the end of the interview you are told that it could take another two weeks "or so" to hear back, that it might involve HR again, or perhaps it may be one or two additional interviews. This indicates that there is not a clear process in place.