Thirty days after applying online, I get a rejection email thanking me for interviewing with them. Problem is, they never interviewed or even contacted me. And if they were so impressed with my skills, as they mentioned in their email, then why didn't they at least talk to me? Finally, it's yet another no-replay email signed with "Kind Regards" from "Unsubscribe." Here's the email verbatim below:
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Vectorworks Recruiting
May 1, 2025, 6:18 AM (3 days ago)
Dear [NAME WITHELD],
Thank you for taking the time to interview with us for the position Software Engineer (Core C++, Remote) . While your skills are certainly impressive, we have decided to pursue other candidates for the position at this time.
We will maintain your records according to GDPR guidelines and should a position open that matches your qualifications, we will contact you. We also encourage you to visit our website as new positions become available.
We appreciate your interest in our company and wish you success in your career search.
Kind Regards,
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Preguntas de entrevista [1]
Pregunta 1
If they had actually interviewed me, I would have loved to answer some questions!
Thank you for your feedback. We apologize that an automated message was sent to you in error when the position was filled. Our hiring team has been informed of the mistake and will be more vigilant with these processes going forward.
Me postulé en línea. El proceso tomó 4 semanas. Acudí a una entrevista en Vectorworks (Columbia, MD) en jul 2024
Entrevista
1. Call with HR
2. Call with hiring manager
3+? Not sure
Both steps 1 and 2 went well for me. I was told that I was one of the first candidates. Unfortunately, after step 2 I was left waiting for an update that never came. They kept telling me they'd give me an update then eventually stopped responding after almost a month.
Thank you for your feedback. We apologize that an automated message was sent to you in error when the position was filled. Our hiring team has been informed of the mistake and will be more vigilant with these processes going forward.
Me postulé a través de otra fuente. El proceso tomó 3 meses. Acudí a una entrevista en Vectorworks (Columbia, MD) en jun 2020
Entrevista
Many rounds
Phone screening by HR
Phone interview with hiring manager
In-person meeting with team
In-person presentation delivery followed by interview with executive of hiring manager.
Overall it was a long process with weeks between each step.
Preguntas de entrevista [1]
Pregunta 1
Can you describe an instance where you had to explain a complex, technical concept to a non-technical audience?