Having followed Deel for a while, I was excited when they posted an HR role covering the northern Europe. I applied and two days later I was invited to an 30 minute first interview with a recruiter. Might be a cultural difference here, but I am used to at least saying hello and exchanging a few sentences of friendliness before starting the interview. Normally also get a at least a short presentation of the company and the role (even though I have read the job post and the info on the webpage). None of this happened here. The recruiter said "Sorry I am late" and went straight to the point and said "You have applied for this role X, I am now going to ask you a few questions, and then you can ask yours. Let's start". She then asked me 6-7 questions which I could only answer with Yes/no, one answer or in numbers, see below. When it was my turn to ask questions, she couldn't answer the very basics of the role or employment or the region I was to support. She said that could be answered in the next step, felt like she was annoyed over my questions. I was asked to give a salary request and as I asked back if they have local collective agreement, which would impact my answer (and I still new veeery little about the role, so difficult to answer regardless). She said she didn't know. She told me about the next steps and said I would have an answer within 24 hours. The next day I got an email that it was lovely meeting me but that they found other candidates. I replied and asked for feedback or some information on where I failed, knowing she would never reply - which she hasn't. Being in HR, I expect a lot from other HR/TA-people, this was one of the worst interview experience I have ever had. A classic case of "we are choosing you" and not both ways. A shame since I thought the company was interesting. Plus for a very quick process though, haha.

Overall it was very quick, 4 interviews, no take home exercise. Interviewers shared a good amount of information to have a clear picture of the role and expectations. Also, good feedback on the experience at the company so far which leaves candidates more comfortable.