I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Hitachi (Toronto, ON) in Feb 2025
Interview
Interview Process:
The interview process started smoothly with HR reaching out, followed by a screening and then a conversation with the hiring manager. However, I found it surprising that no technical questions were asked at any stage — especially for a senior engineering role.
After the final interview, I followed up twice — once after two weeks and again after a month — but received no reply. Several months later, I got an automated rejection email.
Overall Impression:
It was disappointing to go through a multi-stage process without any technical evaluation and then be met with complete silence. Respecting candidates’ time and offering timely feedback should be a minimum standard.
Advice to the Company:
If you're hiring for technical roles, ask technical questions. And more importantly, communicate clearly — ghosting candidates after interviews is unprofessional and reflects poorly on your employer brand.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
No technical questions were asked during the interview, which was surprising for a senior engineering position. The conversation focused mostly on my resume, general background, and past experiences.