I applied online. I interviewed at Vibe.co (New York, NY)
Interview
Spoke with the initial recruiter. Well prepared and sprinkled in the right amount of details. She quickly moved me to the next step to continue a conversation with another more senior recruiter who was based remotely.
The second recruiter seemed oblivious, and it almost felt like she was detached from the company, interview process, the level for the role, compensation structure, and even the headcount goals etc. etc. etc. Although she came prepared with questions for the interview, it was almost as if she was too busy taking notes rather than engaging in a real conversation and listening. I had to repeat myself to give her the data she needed. And when I asked questions, she would turn the question back to me rather than answering them. When I asked how the bonus structure worked, she asked about my comp expectations. Never answered the question.
Thank you for taking the time to share this. We want every candidate to feel heard and walk away with the information they need- we hear you that this experience didn't reflect that, and we appreciate the honest feedback!
I went through a lengthy interview process that required many hours of my time across multiple rounds. While I came in genuinely interested in the role, the lack of proactive communication throughout the process was a major disappointment. I had to follow up to receive updates, which is not what a candidate should have to do after investing that level of time and effort. Timely and consistent communication with candidates should be a baseline expectation, especially for a multi-round process. Strong candidates have options, and a poor experience reflects on the company brand. This is an easy fix. Even a brief check-in email goes a long way in keeping candidates engaged and feeling respected.
Vibe.co response
1w
Thank you for sharing this, and for the time and effort you put into our process. Proactive candidate communication is something we're actively working to improve, and feedback like this helps us get there. Thank you again for sharing your experience with us!
I applied online. I interviewed at Vibe.co in Apr 2026
Interview
Had a first round call with someone in HR. The call felt pretty rushed and I left with very little understanding about the role or what they were looking for. I was told that I would get feedback in a few days but never heard back - positive or negative. A simple email to close the loop would have made a really big difference.
Vibe.co response
1w
Thank you for sharing this- we hear you, and you're right that every candidate deserves a proper close-out, regardless of the outcome. We appreciate the feedback and are taking it seriously as we continue to improve our process.
