I recently went through the hiring process for a Sr HRBP position and found the experience to be deeply disappointing. While I understand that not every candidate will be selected, the lack of communication, unmet timelines, and overall disorganization left me questioning the company’s values and whether it truly respects the time of its applicants. From start to finish, the process took more than two months, with large gaps of silence and promises that were never met. I applied in early June and didn’t hear from a recruiter until almost a month later. After the recruiter screen, there were additional delays just to schedule interviews, and at each stage I was given specific dates for when I would hear back. Those dates came and went without any proactive updates. I had to chase down responses myself, sometimes with multiple follow-ups. Even after the final interview, I was told I’d have an update within a week. That week passed, and another week, and still no word. It wasn’t until I reached out again in early August — nearly a month after the final interview — that I was told I was “likely not selected,” with the decision only confirmed after yet another follow-up. This was not my first time experiencing these issues here. About three years ago, I was in process for a similar role and encountered the same slow response times, missed timelines, and lack of transparency. The fact that nothing has changed speaks volumes. As an HR professional myself, I believe that candidate experience matters just as much as making the right hire. The hiring process is a two-way street candidates are evaluating the company just as much as the company is evaluating them. Being strung along for weeks without updates is disrespectful and leaves a poor impression of the culture. Based on my experiences and conversations I’ve had with current employees, this appears to be a systemic issue rather than a one-off mistake. Unfortunately, it’s clear that respect for candidates’ time and transparency in communication are not priorities here.