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      Commercial Advisor Interview

      May 12, 2021
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Worthing, West Sussex, South East England, England
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Howden (Worthing, West Sussex, South East England, England) in May 2021

      Interview

      A lengthy and intensive process that consisted of several telephone and zoom interviews. There was a role-play and online test (extremely difficult). I passed everything with flying colours and then it transpires that A-plan had misled me. They aren't actually looking for anyone with any analytical skills (why the online test and offer of qualifications then??), they just want someone to sell. I had already heavily demonstrated this capability and the answer was still no. I literally had to arrange a call back from an even more senior management to drag the reason why it was a no out of them? I thought something untoward was going on as their feedback was unsatisfactory and vague. I professionally and respectfully criticised their hiring process; the manager admitted to me the job specs they sent out from HR are generic and effectively 'beat around the bush'. Thank you, A-Plan, for wasting my time as well as my lovely recruiter's. You misled the both of us and as such, will never be dealing with you again. Make up your minds - you want nothing short of Nobel Laureates with Olympic gold medals. Shameful.
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      Howden response
      4y
      Thank-you for leaving feedback, I have discussed your experience with the manager and believe there was some missed communication which was also part of the reason that an offer wasn't made. I am more than happy to provide you with some further feedback if you wish - you can contact me on paul.sissons@aplan.co.uk and we can arrange a telephone call from there.

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