Two experiences with interviewing, polar opposites of each other. First experience was good with two initial phone screens, one phone interview and one on site presentation. Clear feedback as to why the job was not offered, however a lot of positive and supportive response. This provided me with incentive and determination to apply again. At this point I was very interested in working for the company.
Was contacted for different interview for a different sales position within one month of the last interview. HR recruiter was less than interested in what I had to say, did not follow up whatsoever after our first conversation. Conversation was not engaging and the recruiter did not put any effort to build rapport or explain why this role would be a desired position. A follow up telephone interview was scheduled with the hiring manager, with a last minute confirmation about 20 minutes before interview. Interviewer was late to call, was not interested in anything that was being said and was unclear as to what Linkedin was really looking for in this role beyond a job description. Cold, unreceptive and vague as to what the job realities were beyond a generic description that fit exactly the job posting and nothing more.
Sent two follow up e-mails and called recruiter twice in the span of 3 weeks, to no avail. Completely lacking professionalism and reflecting poorly on the company culture. Same with the hiring manager who did not respond to follow up. Three weeks after the screening and phone interview, I received an automated response from their applicant tracking system stating I was again not selected. Despite a polite and courteous e-mail to both parties requesting clarification as to why I was not selected, again this was rewarded with silence.
For an qualified applicant who fits all the criteria for selection and interviewing in the final rounds, I would have expected to be treated better. This soured my impression of the company and they should really focus on having more transparent communications with their candidates, especially those who are motivated by the culture rather than the compensation.