During the hiring process for a software test engineer position, I encountered several issues with the HR representative. Initially, the first round of interviews was conducted virtually over the weekend and proceeded smoothly. Following this, I was informed that the second round would also be virtual, scheduled for 2:30 PM in two days, contrary to the initial information that subsequent rounds would be in-person.
On the day of the interview, I discovered that the meeting was set for 2:00 PM instead of 2:30 PM. I joined the provided meeting link 15 minutes early, but no one else joined until 2:10 PM. After multiple attempts to reach the HR representative, she finally answered and accused me of not joining the meeting on time. Despite explaining that I had joined the session well before the scheduled time, she insisted that I was at fault and accused me of lying. This was likely due to a server issue, but she remained adamant about placing the blame on me.
Her arrogant and unprofessional behavior was further demonstrated when, four days later, she informed me via WhatsApp that the position had been closed after noticing a missed call from me.
This experience highlights a significant issue in the hiring process. It is concerning that HR representatives without adequate technical knowledge or professionalism are driving employment decisions. Such behavior not only undermines the candidates' experience but also reflects poorly on the company's recruitment practices.