First Call was introductory, additional discussions would entail calls with other internal resources and then a small presentation to a set of leaders within in the company. From there we go to offer and onboarding
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Method (London, England) in Sept 2024
Interview
The interview process consisted of three rounds and initially appeared professional and positive:
1. Initial call with a recruiter
2. Call with the UK hiring manager, including a product presentation
3. Final interview with the EMEA Head of Product
All interactions were polite, and the process progressed smoothly. After the third and final interview, I was informed to expect feedback by a specific date the following week, as the Head of Product was traveling. When no update arrived by the promised date, I followed up with my HR contact. Within an hour, they responded:
- Positive verbal feedback had been received
- An offer was being prepared
- New elements were being added to the offer/contract
- They requested until a date the following week for a final update
- A 15-minute Google Meet would be scheduled to discuss details
What Happened Next: After this email communication, all contact ceased. Despite multiple follow-ups via email, including copying the hiring manager and sending LinkedIn connection requests to all involved parties, I received no response.
This ghosting outcome was particularly disappointing for several reasons.
- The process required a significant investment of time and effort including a three-round interview process and a detailed presentation.
- Verbal confirmation was provided that an offer was being prepared.
- The complete lack of professionalism in failing to respond to follow-ups.
I intend to document this experience in the ghosting database, as others have reported similar behavior from Method around the same time on glassdoor.
An explanation from Method regarding this situation would be appreciated.
Despite an initially positive process, my experience with Method ultimately stands out as one of the most unprofessional recruitment experiences I have encountered.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Normal situational product experience questions, a presentation, salary expectations and preferences etc.
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Method (London, England) in Aug 2024
Interview
Everything seemed great from the onset, initial conversation with the recruiter explaining the role at a high level, the process, etc. It was to be a 3 stage process. I had the next interview with the hiring manager which was a hybrid of a presentation based on an exercise they shared and a deep-dive into my experience and the role in more detail. Everything seemed to go well but then the ghosting started from this point on. Reached out to the recruiter 3 weeks after and then 5 weeks after and at one point, he promised an update but after that, just silence. I reached out to the hiring manager as well, no response so I went ahead to assign the "ghosted" status in my application tracker. Looks like it could be a decent company but I was quite disappointed with the experience
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Your task is to put together a presentation for the client showing how you will approach your initial 90 days with the organization. What would your approach be and how would you interact with the different parts of the organization?