We usually stop replying to people that gave us obvious red flags during the process. And our policy is to not reply back to share these red flags anymore. In the past, some people unfortunately can get outright aggressive when you try to share these.
Email me directly at julien _at_ serpapi.com and I can see where you are at.
I felt the need to talk about my experience with SerpAPI's hiring process because, quite frankly, it was no good.
First off, I was super excited when I applied at SerpAPI. I really wanted to be part of what you are building. I worked for 10 hours non-stop on the challenge you set up, even with my brother visiting after not seeing him for 2 years. But my excitement turned into confusion when I got no response - not once, but twice.
You mentioned "obvious red flags", which simply doesn't add up. Despite offering numerous referrals from past jobs and delivering work that is deserving of at least a reply, it feels as though I am being overlooked. My conversations with others who have also applied to your organization reveal a similar experience of being disregarded. Respect and clear communication matter significantly to me, being neurodiverse, and while your attempts to keep things simple are acknowledged, these are not mere extras - they are fundamental. Companies such as Basecamp comprehend this need but my experiences suggest SerpAPI doesn't. Your silence paints a negative picture that contrasts with the image of SerpAPI you aspire.
I know you can make things better. Start by recognizing the hard work, and responding to applicants. We are not just forms on your website; we are individuals with genuine interest, deserving of respect. Also consider focusing more on candidates already deeply engaged with open-source.
Best of luck to you and your company.
Marcelo
Have you not received payment for the code challenge yet? Looking at our internal thread, we had issues with our bank with some tax information missing on your side (I know tax compliance is tricky), but I think it's fixed. Ping me if it's not the case. julien _at_ serpapi.com
> We are not just forms on your website
I am confused by that statement. There is no forms in our application, we only do emails. Can you point to what is the form you referring to? I dislike processes that require forms as well and we'll remove.