I applied online. I interviewed at Consumer Edge Research
Interview
I was ghosted by HR after trying to resolve a scheduling conflict. The system they used mismanaged the timezone conversion, resulting in an interview scheduled outside my availability. Despite my efforts to clarify the situation and rearrange a time, the recruiter stopped responding entirely.
I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Consumer Edge Research (New York, NY) in Jun 2025
Interview
The interview process moved quickly in terms of scheduling but felt surface-level and reactive when it came to answering detailed questions about the role and company structure. When I asked strategic, pointed questions about processes, team support, and role clarity, the responses were vague and inconsistent, signaling a lack of clear direction. It became apparent that the company is still grappling with integration challenges, with conflicting ways of working between legacy teams and new leadership, which leads to confusion and unclear expectations. The role itself seemed like a catch-all position where I’d be expected to “wear many hats” without clear priorities or adequate resources. This raised serious concerns about sustainable workload and professional growth.
Moreover, the interviewers didn’t seem interested in assessing whether the role was a fit for me; the focus was mostly on whether I could fill their immediate needs, which felt transactional and short-sighted. Throughout the process, team morale came off as low, with some interviewers appearing disengaged or even indifferent. That environment, combined with leadership’s apparent top-down control and absence of transparent org structure, suggests deeper systemic issues.
I mentally checked out after the first interview but continued the process, which ultimately proved to be a poor investment of time and energy. My confidence in this company and the interview process stands at 2 out of 10. For candidates seeking clarity, support, and a sustainable role with growth potential, this experience is a clear warning sign.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Are you okay with wearing many hats for an account book of 150-200 accounts with varying levels of required touch?
We are very much in startup modem have you worked in a startup culture before ?
The first part was a recruiter call and then the second part was a 90-minute take-home test. You select a date and time and receive the take-home test to work via e-mail.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Talk about your background. What you know about the company?