Recruiter outreach kicked things off quickly. I got a call to schedule the initial chat, and during that phone conversation, the recruiter explained what would happen next. They promised to follow up shortly after the interview, within about a day or two.
The interview with the hiring manager felt fairly normal and even pleasant. We started with a resume review, then talked through my experience. After that, I answered a few technical questions about general mechanics and statics, along with some questions about vehicle body design. I didn't feel totally overwhelmed. I was more thrown off by not knowing where the conversation would go.
The part that stuck with me was what happened afterward. The recruiter didn't follow up within the promised timeframe, so I emailed a few days later for an update. They said they had a meeting with the hiring manager later that day and would get back to me before the end of the day. After that, I heard nothing. I came away feeling that the role probably wasn't the best match, but I was genuinely upset because the communication didn't match what I'd been told.
Location: United States. Overall feedback: Neutral. Offer status: No offer.
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