The interview process at Wonderlic was lengthy and challenging to get through, which was disappointing given how strong the initial conversations were. There were four rounds in total: an initial screen, a leadership conversation, and a third-round Zoom panel with three team members that included a live “mock client call” exercise. The work exercise required reworking their provided slides, which were poorly structured and didn’t reflect the quality expected for a real client-facing presentation. While each interview itself went fairly well and the people were personable, the process was marked by inconsistent communication and a lack of follow-through. I had to repeatedly reach out for updates, as next steps weren’t scheduled unless I initiated contact. After being told I had advanced to a final interview, communication stopped for several days, and I later received a generic rejection email stating that both roles had been filled. Overall, the process left a negative impression. The lack of communication and professionalism undercut what initially appeared to be a values-driven organization. Candidates deserve transparency, timely updates, and respect for the effort and time required across multiple rounds of interviews. It was disappointing to see that the process didn’t reflect the company’s stated values.