I can't believe I am writing this, but the interview experience was unprofessional, biased and not the expected standard from a reputable brand such as Mattel. The Head of HR in France decided to pick up her phone during my interview for 10 minutes and she didn't even bother to read my CV, or application. She also tried to discourage me from the role and process as the company is going through a "tough time". No follow-up (unless you pop an email through), and no clarity of interview journey. I had done 3 stages within a 7-week period. The silence between interviews from Mattel was a shocker, I thought they would be professional. My advice: People prepare, travel and give their all during an interview, you could at least keep candidates updated on interview stages and you could at least read a candidates application. Give them an experience of Mattel that leaves the company in a positive light. Representing Mattel well should be the focus for all interview panellists, it helps with employer branding and the employer value proposition (themes of inclusion, wellbeing and competence). The highlight was the Head of HR in France, she did not know the organisational strategy, I asked questions about it, and there was no clear answer during the interview, also please ask her to turn up to all interviews, just to make it a fair process, as one of the HR Heads in England said they could not answer certain questions as the Head of HR in France needed to be there. I am shocked, and can't believe I am writing this review.