The interview process was disorganized and lacked professional follow-through. Initial outreach occurred one month after I applied, followed by a standard recruiter screen and a second-round interview with the hiring manager. During that interview, the manager was dismissive and frequently interrupted me while I was detailing my background and operational metrics. Following that meeting, I was left without an update for three weeks, only to realize I had been ghosted when I saw the position reposted on LinkedIn. While Utz is a recognizable brand with a professional recruiting team, the lack of communication after a formal interview is a major red flag. Ghosting candidates after multiple stages is unprofessional and suggests internal misalignment. Management should prioritize closing the loop with applicants and ensuring hiring managers exercise basic professional courtesy during the interview process, as dismissive behavior discourages high-quality talent from pursuing the organization.

The interview was first with the AI bot asked 6 questions after you apply for the job. Then HR contacted for screening. The next round was with the Hiring Manager. He had some behavioral questions and some rapid fire questions.