The interview process with Netflix was so unpleasant that I felt the need to post my first-ever company review. For a company that prides themselves on a "seamless candidate experience," this was exactly the opposite. Firstly, the recruiter was 45-minutes late calling me for our scheduled call - I only received a call after I followed up with her inquiring if we needed to reschedule. Shortly after, she called and a last-minute interviewer, (Supervisor I believe), had been added in to the mix. There was lack of warmth and personal touch from both. It was a weird call; I was left questioning why they had even set-up the call in the first place. I was not asked one question about myself in terms of skill-set, experience, what I can bring, what I've done, where I've been, who I am etc. I was only asked about the culture, why I had chosen Netflix and what I like to watch.
When I had mentioned recently relocating to the area and picking up a temporary recruiting position while I sought permanent employment, I was asked in a rude tone, (the ONLY question she asked, might I add), "well then why did you apply to Netflix?" Surely, not all candidates have the luxury of not working while they seek something permanent. Should I really need to explain that I’d prefer not to have job gaps and I like income? She seemed inexperienced and that was the only question she could pull out. After the most awkward, 15-min call, I was told that although my answers were "impressive" and "stood out," I wouldn't be the right fit. I was taken aback in how this info was so uncomfortably delivered to me during a screen. I was genuinely curious to know why, (seen as I wasn't asked anything about my myself besides my TV preferences); to which the interviewer provided a response that didn't make any sense coupled with they have more "qualified" applicants for this role, (I was actually overly-qualified).
Not everyone is a fit - fair enough - being an experienced recruiter, I definitely empathize with and understand that. However, I was prepped and excited for my call. I love the Netflix brand, am an avid user of the product and this opportunity was with company I wanted to represent and hire for. However, I got off the phone feeling low, defeated and just completely put-off. The entire interviewing scenario was disappointing and distasteful and not what I would have expected from such a renowned media company who emphasizes a "people” culture.
