I had a very disappointing interview experience with this company. The HR/recruiter was extremely unprofessional throughout the process. They would call unexpectedly without scheduling in advance, rarely replied to emails, and completely ghosted me whenever I asked for updates on the status of my application.
The first-round conversation with HR lasted almost an hour, which felt excessive considering it was mostly basic screening information that could have been communicated much more efficiently. The process overall felt disorganized, with poor communication and very little respect for candidates’ time.
The lack of responsiveness and professionalism made the experience frustrating and left a negative impression of the company. I would advise other candidates to be cautious and avoid if you value clear communication and a professional recruiting process.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Ballentine Partners (Rochester, NH)
Interview
I was contacted by a recruiter to discuss the role about three weeks after replying. Recruiter was personable and kind. Overall informative initial call and they really sold the company. I was contacted solely by phone call which can be inconvenient for a candidate actively working in an office.
I had a second interview the following day. This involved typical STAR method questions regarding handling conflict, pivoting and balancing multiple priorities, and what motivates you. The questions were manageable. Got the ‘best of luck’ email about a week after the interview. Standard process
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Ballentine Partners (Waltham, MA) in Apr 2024
Interview
I initially interviewed for a different position over a year ago. Did 2 interviews, didn't hear anything back, they never returned my calls or emails. Sometimes this happens and when they reach out to me a year later for another job I decided to give it another chance as I have a connection to the company they're not aware of. Well they said they wanted to set up an interview and then I never heard anything again. I'm sure this is a great place to work but they really have no respect.
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Question 1
Can you tell us about a time in your professional experience where you had to prioritize one task over another? Tell us about it and why you made that decision.