contacted me regarding another opportunity that better matched my profile. This was already a positive sign: their talent acquisition team truly follows up with candidates instead of letting applications disappear into a black hole. Soon after, I had my first interview with a panel of three interviewers in English, followed by a second round with a panel of four in French, and finally a meeting with the HR manager. The process was thorough and professional. It did take some time before I received the employment contract, but overall, Meteocontrol showed a well-structured follow-up schedule and kept me updated throughout. This experience stands in contrast to what I’ve seen with some larger companies. For example, I once went through seven interview rounds and a written test with Amazon AWS for an IT Engineer role. Despite the effort, the follow-up was minimal, and at the very end, I only received a generic thank-you message saying I was “close to being hired.” In my view, Meteocontrol demonstrates how consistent communication and respect for candidates can make the recruiting process much more positive, regardless of the final outcome.