I applied for an AI-related programmer position. The hiring process began with a brief attention test involving three comparison questions, followed by a coding task — surprisingly conducted via Google Docs instead of a proper coding environment. The content of the test was not entirely relevant to the job description, which was confusing.
Following the tests, I had an interview with a member of the HR team. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. The interviewer seemed unfamiliar with my resume and appeared to be reading it for the first time during the conversation. At one point, my past internship experience — which was clearly listed — was dismissed, and I was told I had no relevant experience. This was confusing, as I had already completed two rounds of screening and wouldn’t expect to move forward if I didn’t meet basic requirements.
Despite clearly stating my degree background, I was asked about my major in a way that suggested the resume hadn’t been reviewed in detail. There were also unrealistic expectations discussed, such as needing strong knowledge in automation, web design, and chatbot development — without consideration that I’m a recent graduate.
Furthermore, it was mentioned that a new hire would require at least six months of internal training, and hiring an intern might be more appropriate. These statements made me question why I was invited to the interview at all. The entire process felt unstructured and gave the impression that the company lacked clarity about the kind of candidate they were looking for.