Why This Exists
Rate My Interview Experience was created to bring transparency to the hiring process. We believe candidates deserve to know what to expect before investing time and energy in interviews.
The Problem
Job seekers often enter interview processes blind:
- Ghost jobs that were never intended to be filled
- Free work disguised as assessments (multi-week projects, unpaid consulting)
- Disorganized processes that waste candidates' time
- Ghosting after final rounds with no feedback or closure
- Inconsistent communication and unclear expectations
These issues affect real people's careers, finances, and mental health—yet remain largely invisible due to information asymmetry.
Our Solution
We aggregate candidate experiences to surface patterns:
- Pattern-based reporting: Issues become visible when n≥3 candidates report similar problems
- Anonymity protection: Small teams are protected; only aggregated data is shown
- Risk taxonomy: Standardized tags (#GhostJob, #FreeWork, etc.) make patterns searchable
- Candidate-focused: Built for job seekers, not recruiters or hiring managers
What We're Not
This is not:
- A platform to bash companies or individuals
- A substitute for due diligence in your job search
- A comprehensive quality rating system
- A place to share confidential interview questions or NDAs
This is:
- A signal aggregator for broken processes
- A pattern detector for systemic issues
- A transparency layer for the hiring black box
- A community-driven early warning system
Our Principles
Transparency Over Opacity
Candidates deserve to see patterns in hiring processes before committing their time.
Anonymity Protection
We aggregate reviews to protect individuals while surfacing systemic issues.
Evidence-Based
Reports require minimum thresholds (n≥3) before being published to prevent single-source bias.
Candidate-First
Our users are job seekers. Company reputations are a byproduct, not the goal.
How We're Different
Unlike traditional review sites:
- We focus on process, not outcomes: A rejection with clear feedback is better than an offer from a ghost job
- We protect small teams: Reviews below threshold aren't shown publicly
- We use risk taxonomy: Standardized tags make patterns searchable and comparable
- We're candidate-focused: No pay-to-remove, no company dashboards, no recruiting partnerships
Get Involved
- Share your experience: Report what you encountered in interviews
- Tag red flags: Submit a risk tag for problematic processes
- Spread the word: Help other candidates find this resource
- Give feedback: Contact us with suggestions for improvement
Questions?
See our Privacy Policy for how we handle data, or visit our Contact page to reach the team.