I went through a 7-month-long candidate journey at Mollie, across four different roles. While I was genuinely excited about the company and met many thoughtful team members, the overall experience was inconsistent, disorganized, and ultimately disappointing.
Key Issues:
• Lack of Transparency:
The process often lacked clear communication. In one instance, I was told I had progressed after multiple interviews, only to learn that the role had already been nearly filled before I even applied (almost 2 months in).
• Repeated Last-Minute Role Closures:
Across three different roles, I was told after interviews that the position was either filled internally or suddenly closed due to “internal changes.” This included one case where I was re-engaged, asked to meet the team, and then ghosted—only to be told weeks later the role was closed again.
• Long Gaps and Delays:
Feedback took weeks at each stage. After one interview, it took 21 days to hear back. After another, 14 days passed before I was told the position no longer existed. These delays show a lack of consideration for candidates’ time and competing opportunities.
• Poor Respect for Candidate Time:
After months of interviews and delays, I was recently invited to another conversation—only to be told in a brief call that I wasn’t the right fit. That feedback could easily have been sent via email. It felt performative and dismissive.
Summary:
What started as a promising process turned into a case study in how not to treat candidates. After multiple interviews, re-engagements, and unfulfilled promises, I left feeling like a disposable object rather than a valued professional.
If you’re applying to Mollie, be prepared for a lack of structure, poor follow-up, and shifting internal priorities. Unless these issues are addressed, the candidate experience will continue to suffer, regardless of how strong the company culture may appear on the surface.