The author reflects on their experience navigating the job market after trying entrepreneurship, specifically focusing on the overwhelming process for a product designer role at a tech company. They detail a sequence of demanding steps including recruiter screenings, case study reviews, and multiple interviews, which left them feeling drained. This rigorous hiring methodology, they argue, might deter potential applicants who would find such an exhaustive process unappealing. The piece critiques the way companies design their hiring protocols without considering applicant fatigue.
The lengthy and intensive hiring process for a product designer position can be overwhelming and discouraging for potential candidates looking to join the tech industry.
After experiencing the extreme job application process, it’s clear that many companies have complicated and often unnecessary steps that can drain an applicant's energy.
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