Canonical Project Manager interview questions

I went through a recruitment process that lasted over 4 months, involving several rounds of interviews and more than twenty hours of my precious time. It was an extremely heavy process and unfortunately, much of it felt unnecessarily complex and, at times, pointless, especially for a senior level position. Roughly half of the interviews added little to no value, with repetitive questions and vague objectives. Several interviewers repeatedly mentioned that the company receives hundreds of thousands of applications, which felt more like a way to remind you of how replaceable you are than to foster meaningful dialogue. This approach came across as discouraging and out of touch with a respectful candidate experience. Some of the tests were excessively time-consuming and offered little relevance or insight for the level of seniority expected. After reading other reviews, I realized my experience wasn’t unique. In hindsight, not being selected may have been for the best. Had I read those reviews beforehand, I likely would not have applied at all. A solid recruitment process should be rooted in transparency, mutual respect, and efficient, purposeful evaluation not in volume and opacity.