Hala (Saudi Arabia) interview questions

Interview Process: I had an interview experience with Hala (KSA) that started off positively but ended on a disappointing note. After completing the interview process, I received a verbal offer over the phone from HR. During the call, they detailed the benefits package and assured me that the formal offer would be sent to me via email shortly. After waiting for the email and not receiving it, I followed up to check on the status. To my surprise, I received a message stating that they had decided to move forward with another candidate. Feedback: This experience was frustrating and unprofessional. Being verbally offered a position and provided information about the benefits, only to later be informed that they chose someone else, is confusing and reflects poorly on their recruitment process. It creates unnecessary false hope and wastes the candidate's time. What’s even more concerning is that this seems to be a common theme for Hala (KSA). I came across another review describing a similar situation, where a verbal offer was made, but the company later retracted it without proper explanation. This pattern raises questions about their consistency and reliability in handling candidates. Advice to the Company: Avoid making verbal offers unless they are finalized and approved. Ensure proper follow-through after offering candidates a position. Communicate changes in decisions with clarity and respect for the candidate's time and effort. Review internal recruitment processes to prevent recurring issues like this. Outcome: Unfortunately, I would not recommend Hala (KSA) based on this experience. The lack of professionalism and recurring patterns of similar behavior leave much to be desired and make it difficult to trust their organizational processes.