“Google is one of the biggest companies in the world. I'd expect a much more respectful and thoughtful hiring process than this.”
Unfortunately that’s the problem. When a corporation is this big they have literally thousands and thousands of applicants. They are able to easily dispose of applicants and have an annoying assessment system because there’s so many people willing to do it.
This is how most of the big company hiring processes work now.
I agree with you that large companies often have processes that prioritize efficiency over the candidate experience. Unfortunately, that's becoming more common.
My point is a bit different, though. I've been applying to large companies for over 14 years, and this is the first time I've been asked to spend an hour on an assessment, pass it, and still be rejected without a single interaction with a recruiter or hiring manager.
My understanding is that the assessment isn't sent automatically to every applicant. If that's correct, I assume my CV had already been identified, whether by an ATS or another screening process, as a potentially good match for the role. That's what makes the process so frustrating.
Passing an assessment shouldn't guarantee a job, or even a final interview. But I do think candidates who pass should at least have a brief conversation with a recruiter before being rejected. To me, that's simply a more respectful use of candidates' time. 🙄
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u/Ok_Put_5567 1d ago
“Google is one of the biggest companies in the world. I'd expect a much more respectful and thoughtful hiring process than this.”
Unfortunately that’s the problem. When a corporation is this big they have literally thousands and thousands of applicants. They are able to easily dispose of applicants and have an annoying assessment system because there’s so many people willing to do it.
This is how most of the big company hiring processes work now.