Impersonal and time-intensive interview process
Review
I interviewed for a project manager role in contingent workforce. I invested about five hours across multiple rounds. Despite reaching late stages, I received only an automated rejection email. There was no feedback or direct communication, which felt cold after the significant time invested.
For an organization of Target’s scale, I expected a more personal and thoughtful conclusion, especially after progressing so far. Time is valuable for both parties, and a simple personal follow-up would have made a difference.
Advice to Management
If candidates are making a significant time investment, provide personal feedback or direct closure. Even brief personalized responses will improve the candidate experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Very situational-based questions that were practical in nature to the role.
The process was short for me i had 1 phone interview and was told i would get a call back and never did. They never called back after several reach outs. Finally i was told via email they were moving forward with someone else.
The process was lengthy. It involved multiple levels of the HR department. Ultimately, they let me know they didn't actually have the position open that I wanted anymore but would offer me a similar, but 'lower', position.