I applied online. The process took two weeks.

It was a disappointing experience for a company I held in such high regard. The screening interview needs to be revisited. The feedback provided by Monzo was "...we won't be moving forward...This is purely because whilst you had some interesting experience, we had a few candidates in process who provided slightly stronger examples of measuring success within their teams.". The interview was outlined as a casual conversation about my background and the Monzo team with a member of their Hiring Team. Intending to respect the format, I provided a succinct overview of my employment history. However, the lack of follow-up questions left me with a large amount of uncertainty about the desired level of detail.

In hindsight, if the expectation was for a detailed, one-directional account from my end, this must be made clear within the process. As someone involved in hiring within my current employment, we ensure candidates know they will be asked specific questions about their experience and the type of interview they should expect. As described in this screening interview, the term 'chat' suggests a two-way conversation, yet the interview felt more one-sided, leaving little room for the dynamic exchange I had anticipated or expected from the hiring team. For future interactions, it would be beneficial for Monzo to clarify whether they expect an in-depth monologue from the candidate or intend to engage in a more interactive dialogue, as described. This clarity would enable candidates to prepare appropriately, gauge timeframes, and facilitate a more effective and engaging exchange. Advice for future candidates: over-explain and elaborate in this interview, as you are not provided with any agenda or any follow-up questions by the hiring team.

• Can you talk through your employment history?- Can you describe some impactful projects?- Can you describe how you define success?