Workplace reviews and discussion: 藍天電腦股份有限公司

Feels like a 💩 pit—no response in the end. Run!逃！

The person who contacted me for an interview was hiring for a design position. My portfolio wasn’t even finished yet, but they were already eager to invite me to interview. HR also said there would be an in-person practical software test. I couldn’t help wondering: did they really read my résumé? I’ve worked for over 10 years—do they still need to test whether I know how to use the software?

At the time, I only replied that I would provide my portfolio once it was finished. They still insisted on confirming the completion date so they could report it to their supervisor first. In the end, I finished it but didn’t send it to them, because I had heard that the company was a real mess, and the salary they offered was low too. After all, my previous salary at Acer wasn’t particularly low. I’ve also found a job at a foreign company now, with a higher salary than at Acer, and the HR representative and manager I interviewed with were both very professional. By comparison, this company is truly astonishing!

What made me feel that this company’s HR was very unprofessional was that they were in such a hurry to schedule an interview even though my portfolio wasn’t finished. It felt mostly like they were desperate to find someone to fill a 💩 pit. The job posting had apparently been up for a year and still hadn’t been taken down. Also, the interview required a practical software test. That would be understandable for a newcomer, but even people with extensive experience have to take it—are we applying for a job or taking an exam?

I did some online research, and apparently the manager conducting design interviews has a rather arrogant attitude and may publicly embarrass interviewees. In short, if you’re planning to interview for a design position at this company, think twice!