After completing the online application, I received an invitation to complete a performance assessment. I then had a phone interview with a nice HR rep, who afterwards asked me to fill out an online profile and provide information for a comprehensive background check. Soon afterwards, I was scheduled for an in-person interview with the hiring manager.
The in-person interview went very well. I was prepared for the S.T.AR. format questions, and the manager and I really hit it off. The interview ran long and we even discussed a possible start date and salary.
A few days later, I received a call from HR telling me I was an impressive candidate and that I did exceedingly well in the interview. I was expecting a job offer, but I was then told they did not have a position for me in Injury and offered me the chance to interview for a job well below my skill and salary level. Obviously confused, I asked if they had filled the position, but I was told the position never actually existed. They do not have an open injury position, they are merely interviewing candidates and creating a pool of future potential candidates.
Had I known I was not actually being considered for an open position, I don't know if I would have still applied. It is very inconsiderate of the company to have candidates go through the extensive application and interview process for a job that is not actually available. I declined the offer to apply for the other position. The next day, the Injury position I applied for was re-listed, and the job description still does not say it is for future job openings. The position I was offered instead is not listed at all.
Up until the end, the interview experience was very positive and I was incredibly enthusiastic about working for Progressive. However, the dishonesty and inconsideration gave me a bad impression of the company. I hope this behavior is not typical for the hiring process or representative of the company's hiring practices in general.
