After submitting my application through the company website, I received an email inviting me to complete a 30-minute online assessment. The communication came from a generic no-reply email address, with no recruiter contact information or opportunity to ask questions about the process, role, or company. The assessment itself was quite stressful, with a strict five-minute countdown timer for each question, which added unnecessary pressure and did not feel reflective of a typical interview experience. A few days after completing the assessment, I received a rejection email with no feedback. The entire process felt highly impersonal and one-sided, focused solely on evaluating candidates without providing any meaningful opportunity to learn about the role, team, or company. Given that HiBob operates in the HR technology space, I expected a more candidate-friendly and engaging experience. Unfortunately, the process lacked the human touch and transparency that one would hope for from a company focused on improving employee and people experiences. Overall, I found the experience disappointing and not representative of best practices in candidate engagement.

The entire interview process was clear, concise and professional. My interview meetings gave me a comprehensive understanding of role expectations and company values. Scheduling was flexible and the meetings felt productive. Every person involved was down-to-earth and focused. Overall the process gave me confidence in my decision and made me excited to join the company.