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Neverending interviews... Getting about tired.

61 replies

Isitameproblem · 01/08/2024 19:03

I've already had three interviews at a startup. They want me to do 4 roles in one. I've scored: 9, 9, 7, 7 and they're worried about my technical abilities. They wanted me to score at least an 8 in all roles. So no they've decided I need another interview. I'm actually kind of fed-up. Normally, they'd assign a take-home task, but instead I've been asked to provide the answers in the spot, not necessarily knowing what POV they want the answer from. I told the recruiter if they had asked the technical questions directly or given me said task we wouldn't be in this situation. I even told him that I'm starting to get concerns as a future employee.

Originally there were 2 interviews, then 3, and now they want a 4th one.....

Aibu of starting to feel tired about the whole thing?

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Toucanplaysguitar · 01/08/2024 20:43

Have you worked for a startup before? I have and I hated it. Too many uncertainties, too many ‘founders’ with big egos, no HR to protect you. I would think hard about whether you want this job.

VividQuoter · 01/08/2024 20:41

Do like me: my mental health is more important than you lot, your fucking pretense business expectations, your greed and your wages, which I can get anywhere else also! Thank you very much and bye

scintilla87 · 01/08/2024 20:30

Normal for startups to have multiple rounds and technical tests, but the process and time commitment required to move through each stage should be clearly communicated upfront. The adding of additional stages is not normal, I’d say no thanks to this one.

Isitameproblem · 01/08/2024 20:07

Aligirlbear · 01/08/2024 19:53

I think i would be telling the recruiter that you have changed your mind as you have concerns about their management style - Vibes aren’t positive for a good working environment -sounds like they are unable to communicate effectively or give clear guidance - red flags for a future boss 🙂

Exactly, I don't think they're communicating effectively. Maybe the recruiter is to blame too.

Some people have told it's normal for startups, but I think they're definitely starting to take the piss. As a pp said, it shows they can't make uo their mind.

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ILikeItWhatIsIt · 01/08/2024 19:56

They're incapable of making a decision. Huge red flag. I'd tell them to do one, personally.

Aligirlbear · 01/08/2024 19:53

I think i would be telling the recruiter that you have changed your mind as you have concerns about their management style - Vibes aren’t positive for a good working environment -sounds like they are unable to communicate effectively or give clear guidance - red flags for a future boss 🙂

MaltedMilk88 · 01/08/2024 19:52

Never in a month of Sundays would I do this to echo PP this would give me major red flags about them as an employer

Isitameproblem · 01/08/2024 19:51

HelterSkelter224 · 01/08/2024 19:43

Imagine working for them 😬

Exactly!! I'm still willing to go on a 4th one but it has to be super specific.

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HelterSkelter224 · 01/08/2024 19:43

Imagine working for them 😬

HelterSkelter224 · 01/08/2024 19:43

Fuck that

Couldyounot · 01/08/2024 19:29

That sounds well into "fuck it off" territory to me