I applied online. I interviewed at OTIS (Tokyo) in Feb 2026
Interview
I applied for a TA Lead position in Japan through LinkedIn and was later contacted by a recruiter regarding my application.
After the initial outreach, the process moved slowly and required multiple follow-ups on my side to understand whether the role was still active and progressing. Communication gaps often lasted one to two weeks, making it difficult to understand the status of the process.
The hiring manager initially called me while I was boarding a flight. As I was unable to answer, I declined the call and immediately sent a message apologizing and explaining that I could not talk at that moment. She replied that she would call me first thing on Monday, but that call never happened, and after several follow-ups on my side, she eventually put me in touch with a recruiter from her team. An interview was eventually scheduled. The interview itself was professional and the role appeared interesting. However, after the interview, communication again became limited and I had to follow up several times to obtain an update.
The final decision was communicated through a brief message stating that the company would not move forward with my application. While I fully respect the outcome and understand that not every interview process leads to an offer, I was disappointed by the overall level of communication throughout the process.
My feedback is not about being rejected. It is about the candidate experience. More proactive communication, clearer timelines and more consistent follow-up would have created a much better experience.
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Can you walk me through your Talent Acquisition experience and background?
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at OTIS in Jan 2026
Interview
Processo di selezione molto lungo, oltre due mesi e mezzo di colloqui. Alla fine è stato scelto un candidato interno. Comunicazione poco trasparente, nessun feedback finale spontaneo e ho dovuto sollecitare più volte per conoscere lo stato della candidatura. Anche gli step del processo non erano chiari fin dall’inizio.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
raccontaci una situazione nella quale ti sei trovato in difficoltà, come hai reagito?
2 rounds, recruiter screen, then team interview with 2 people + presentation on topic of choice. Very typical behavioral questions about work style and teamwork. The interview was for a new graduate position.
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