I applied online on Monday afternoon and got an email for phone HR interview on late Wednesday night. They gave me only 4 time slots for Thursday or Friday to choose from which I found very restrictive and I selected Friday so that I could I could get some time to prepare. The interviewer called dead right on time and started off by introducing herself. Then she asked to go about my resume. She had structured the interview very nicely wherein she asked me a couple of questions and then she talked more about the company then followed by the next questions. This way I felt that I was kept interested and focused in the whole time. I was basically asked about my previous work experience and I was actually surprised about how much deep questions that she asked me about one of the particular work that I carried out at my previous work. I didn't actually expect that level of detail from a HR but I was prepared for it. I have never received any feedback about my interview nor any more updates regarding the status even after 1 month. I felt they could have sent an automated email atleast to let me know that I got rejected.

The process started with the online application where I was asked to answer a few technical questions. I didn't hear from anyone after filling the application so contacted one of the HR people who asked me to submit the application again. She got back to me within minutes of me completing the application and scheduled a phone call. It was a generic conversation - about my experience, what I am looking for in the role, about Hyperloop one, and the position. The HR lady told me that she'll discuss my profile with the hiring manager and get back to me soon, which of course never happened. Followed up, no reply. Few days letter, I got an automated email that my application has been rejected. Definitely disappointed! I understand there must be a huge pool of candidates but I don't think the HR is having a half hour long conversation with every one of them. If you're talking to a candidate and rejecting him/her, at least care for the person a little bit. A direct email would have been much appreciated rather than an automated bot email. Further, how about sharing the profile with the hiring manager first before scheduling a call? If my experience is not enough for the position, it'd save a lot of time for the candidate as well as the HR people by not scheduling a call at the first place.