The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Wise (São Paulo, ) in Aug 2024
Interview
I had the first interview with the recruiter, and it was super smooth. She was very welcoming and moved me on to the next stage. For the second stage, they didn't explain what it would be like. I sent an email asking for more information but received no response. I went to the second stage, and it turned out to be a competency-based interview. I did it, answered everything, done. But I never received a response, never.
After a few months, the position opened up again, and I applied once more since I never received an email from the company after the last interview.
I had the first interview with the same recruiter, moved on to the second stage, everything was fine. The next day, I received a standard four-line email saying I didn't pass to the next stage, and to my surprise, there was no explanation.
I sent an email asking for feedback, and again, no response. In other words, you put in the effort for the interview and receive a standard email as if it were from a robot.
I won't apply again; this says a lot about the company, its vision, and its culture.
Smooth, simple and interviewer was friendly. HR was slow to follow up on queries though, and requires multiple prompts before moving on your application. Would advise interviewees to follow up closely to get fast responses.
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Ask simple question about Java classes, with practical examples
I applied online. I interviewed at Wise in Jul 2024
Interview
My interview process began with an initial screening call with a representative in recruitment. It was a friendly and informative call going through the standard details of my previous work history.
The recruiter explained the next stage of the process would involve a take home task and then there would be two further interviews following that.
I was sent the take home task which was to prepare a draft social media campaign plan for Wise. The expectation of the candidates spending 3-4 hours on this task was outlined.
Upon submitting my task I waited almost two weeks for a response, which was a generic ‘We’ve decided to proceed with candidates with more relevant experience to the role’ with no acknowledgement or feedback on the work submitted.
My experience was very clear from my CV and screening call, so this process is a very obvious (and highly immoral!) strategy to generate more ideas for their social media strategy, for free, from applicants.
I queried the lack of feedback provided on the work I had done, considering the amount of time spent on the task and actively asked if I could please have some, to aid me in my job search, only to be ghosted by the recruiter.
Such a disappointing experience and shows a clear lack of company morals. This is not a strategy that will work long-term as more and more applicants have the same experience and converse within the industry.
My advice to those in the marketing industry would be to avoid applying for roles at Wise and my advise to Wise would be DO BETTER!