I barely got started. I sent in my CV and had a first interview scheduled, but the call itself was extremely brief and felt oddly disconnected from what I expected. It ended quickly, and I got the impression that their compensation expectations were far below market. The fit just didn't seem to take hold.
In another recruiter screening, I was told I'd move forward after the call, but the follow-up never really happened. When I checked back about a week later, I received a generic decline email. It wasn't hostile, but it felt sloppy and made the process drag on emotionally.
I also had a recruiter screen where I didn't make it past the first step after sharing my background. They provided a detailed prep guide and emphasized mapping my answers to their core principles. None of these experiences turned into an offer. My main reflection was that the earliest recruiter stage carried more weight than I expected. Small misalignments or a lack of timely communication were enough to end the process.
Location: London, England. Overall feedback: Negative. Offer status: No offer.
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