I truly wanted to rate this a more positive interview experience than what I have indicated here. I applied, and heard back about a phone screen within two days, then another phone interview with the hiring manager two days after that, and an in-person the following Monday. I truly enjoyed everyone I spoke to, and they seemed to be very courteous of my time. That quickly fell apart after my in-person interview. Fast forward nearly a month of complete radio silence, keeping up with my HR representative for updates, and I got a generic form email with a pass for the position, with no real feedback at all. Seems like they have some processes to work out regarding their hiring process, it was a complete “hurry up and wait” and I would have hoped a company of this size and stature would have a better way to handle its candidates.
Don’t get me wrong, Bridgestone is impressive, and I had a positive experience with the people I met with and their new building is amazing. I just felt the interview process was not the most upfront, and slightly disingenuous.