Twilio likes to play games with their Candidates?
I applied for L4 at Twilio, which requires 7 years of Frontend experience, but I only have 6 years. The recruiter told me, it's fine, they are still considering me. They asked me to go through their Hackerrank where they asked 1 medium LC, complete a React app, and 1 SQL question. That is fine, of course, it's a standard process even for Frontend L4 position. A couple of days ago, the recruiter notified me that I passed the Hackerrank, which I already knew. They requested my availability to schedule further interviews.
Today, another recruiter reached out to me, telling me that L4 is "Up-Level" and they will not consider me for L4, instead they want me to take another Hackerrank for L3. (Can't they use the same Hackerrank that I did for L4?). The frustrating part is why waste people's time if you know that you won't consider them for a position. I will have to withdraw my application altogether, because I don't think I can work in a company like that.
Does it happen often in other companies, so I should be mindful of it? Maybe I should not have applied for L4 when I only have 6 years of experience. Thoughts?
P.S. I also met with the Hiring Manager of the team I applied for. He also gave his go a head.
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Sorry OP, but know you aren’t alone. I used to be really excited about working at Twilio but not so much anymore