I went through 4 steps with the team. First was a recruiter interview with the team, they were fantastic. Next on was the hiring manager, they asked great questions. Then completed a presentation to the Account Management leaders, really well thought out presentation agenda. Last step was an interview with the VP of the department.

Pros: The initial stages of the recruitment process were fantastic. Dealing with the internal recruiting team and the local hiring manager was an absolute pleasure. They were responsive, professional and highly engaging, which gave a brilliant first impression of the company. Cons: Unfortunately, the panel interview stage was a massive letdown. It wasn't because the questions were difficult but rather a complete lack of structure and enthusiasm from the panel. Upon joining the call nobody took charge or set the agenda, meaning I had to step in and facilitate the structure myself. Furthermore, the VP of Account Management looked incredibly miserable on the video call before I had even uttered a word. Even if the interview had gone perfectly, the salary on offer was simply too low. Combined with the poor energy and lack of professionalism from senior leadership on the call, it made it an easy decision to decline. A panel interview is a two-way street; if leadership exhibits that level of disinterest, it raises a major red flag about the day-to-day culture. Interview Details: The process involved an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager interview and a final panel presentation. I went above and beyond the brief for the presentation content and felt my delivery was strong. The subsequent questions from the panel were standard and not particularly tricky. Ultimately, I wouldn't have accepted an offer even if one had been extended. Alongside the culture alignment issues and the low salary, I was already interviewing for another role that was far better suited to both my skillset and my salary expectations. I decided to proceed with that opportunity instead.