I previously went through an interview process with StC, and while the initial stages were seemingly professional and engaging (still a bit wonky due to the internal changes seen for the role I applied to), the interview and the post-interview experiences were disorganized. I was classically told I would "receive feedback by the end of the week—or at the very least, by the following week"—but that never happened. Days/weeks passed without updates, and communication remained nonexistent even after reaching out; not a huge shock considering others are following this awful behavior. This lack of follow-through left me feeling undervalued as a candidate and questioning the company's internal alignment [something to consider if you're deciding on an offer with StC or thinking of applying for open roles]. Ironically, much of the interview process focused on values like time management, clear communication, and organizational excellence. Yet, the inability to follow through on a simple timeline directly contradicts the standards they claimed to uphold; again not surprised. In reality, time kills all deals, and the way this process was handled signals a potential lack of preparation or a deeper issue with organizational behavior; even among senior staff members who have been with StC for YEARS. My advice, if you’re going to tell a candidate they’ll hear back by Friday or the following week all it takes is one simple email and a few minutes to do so. Timely communication is a sign of respect and professionalism, and failing to meet your own deadlines reflects poorly on your organization, the team, and you. A consistent and transparent hiring process not only shows respect for candidates but also reinforces the values you claim to prioritize as a company. So, c'mon, do better, or at least try to.

The first phone screen took about 15 minutes and they asked me general questions about my experience in Community Development and about my past experience. This was conducted by someone outside the "team" they were hiring. Then, I was sent a list of questions to answer in short paragraph form and resubmitted. Then, I had a second interview with one person on the actual team where they asked more technical questions about community development work and the actual subject area I would be working in.