Frustration with interview rounds and take-home tasks (a vent)
Hi everyone,
I'm a late-mid-level LD who was recently made redundant. I've worked in this field for 7 years and have a portfolio that I include with each application, even if the JD doesn't ask for one.
I know I'm probably preaching to the converted with this, but I am already SO over the interview processes these days!! it's been just over 2.5 years since I last interviewed and things are different. The industry is more saturated, there are far fewer jobs, the pay is a bit lower in general. I kinda get all of that.
What I really resent (and want to vent about here) is the interview process. A screener and one interview with a portfolio, fair enough. Even a second-tier interview. I get it, I don't think it's necessary but ok. But 3+ rounds of interview and TAKE HOME TASKS when a portfolio is provided.
For the love of God, I have been doing this for 7+ years, I have references, I built a website to show you my work, and I've been screened, and met with several stakeholders and you STILL want more, BEFORE you're paying me?
I am going to be retraining as an OT shortly, and I have actually applied for cleaning jobs and disability support work so that I can get out of this crazy corporate rat race. I'm just so over the stress, uncertainty, and insane hoops we have to jump through to even be considered.
Am I alone in this? I'd love to hear others' genuine takes.
Rant over.