I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Global Relay (Vancouver, BC) in Jan 2026
Interview
First, the recruiter called me without scheduling a phone screening in advance. Then I went through multiple stages, including a portfolio presentation to the design team, a challenging and time consuming take home assignment, and an in person presentation of that assignment. Afterward, I was told I would receive an update within one to two weeks.
I followed up, but never received a response. After completing four stages of interviews and investing significant time and effort, including taking time off to attend in person, I believe it is reasonable to expect at least a courtesy email informing me of the outcome.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What key success metrics would you choose for your assignment.
Same experience as others mentioned. Got a recruiter call without scheduling. Then I had 1st round interview in Jan, the interviewers were nice. Then I got an assignment. They ghosted after the assignment... And they even mentioned a no-ghost policy (1 week) in emails. Why? If they cannot make it.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
A design tradeoff in your previous project process.
I applied online. I interviewed at Global Relay (Vancouver, BC) in Oct 2025
Interview
Unplanned recruiter call - HR manager interview (be expected to show one project) - Take home assignment.
Do NOT do their take home assignment. It's long, unpaid, and you will NOT get any feedback like not even a yes/no and be ghosted. (i think that goes the same for all roles that ask for an assignment)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Ask about how you work, your team, show some projects