I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at INSCALE (Portugal) in Nov 2025
Interview
Quick, friendly, informative and welcoming. Kept up to date throughout the hiring process with regular follow ups without being pushy. The initial interview was for one hour and done remotely.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your career path and how can INSCALE be part of that journey.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at INSCALE (Lisbon, Lisbon District) in May 2025
Interview
At least a disappointing interview experience; where it was clear the recruiter was unprepared to engage with a senior-level professional. Rather than focusing on relevant topics such as leadership achievements, strategic goals, or my career trajectory, the interviewer fixated on outdated and irrelevant details—asking for specifics about my first job over 20 years ago and the exact dates and periods of my academic history from more than a decade ago. The conversation lacked depth and failed to touch on the competencies and vision expected of a leadership role, leaving me with the impression that the company may not fully understand or value senior-level talent.