Process
The recruitment process was very unorganized. Initially, I received an invitation from the recruiter for an interview with the hiring manager and accepted it. Thirty minutes before the scheduled interview, the recruiter informed me it was postponed but did not reschedule the meeting. To be safe, I joined the call, and surprisingly, the hiring manager was present. This indicated poor communication from the recruiter. Regardless, the interview proceeded. I was asked a couple of quality-related questions, and the hiring manager was impressed with my background, indicating a desire for a next round.
I waited for three weeks without any response. I tried reaching out to the recruiter thrice, especially since the hiring manager had affirmed he wanted me for the next round. Suddenly, I received a rejection email. This demonstrated very poor professionalism and communication. Honestly, I am happy I didn’t proceed to the next round.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Rivian Advance Quality Engineer role in United States.
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Rivian's interview process for their Advance Quality Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Rivian's Advance Quality Engineer interview process in United States.
Rivian Work Experiences
4.0
Great Company, Bright Future
Industrial Engineer • Current Employee
Remote
December 19, 2022
Pros: Good Company with a great future.
Cons: No cons to the report.
5.0
a challenging, exhausting, sometimes stressful, but absolutely unbeatable workplace
Engineer • Current Employee
February 6, 2020
Pros: RJ (CEO) has a clear goal in mind: to enact a positive change on the environment in which our children and our children's children will grow up. This is not just a sales pitch; it is absolutely genuine and is the cornerstone of the company vision. Ultimately, that's what attracted me and many others to Rivian, and there are few, if any, companies in the world right now able to deliver the same extent of positive change.
Yes, Rivian is a startup and is now experiencing typical issues associated with the necessary growth that enables success. However, the opposite (no growth and a static work environment) would bore me to tears. It's a constant challenge of strong growth, mixed international cultures, experienced and inexperienced employees, old and new employees, changing organizational structures, new investors, new technologies, and brand new vehicle concepts. But it's these same challenges that allow the opportunity to do things differently.
Rivian is growing and adapting whilst building amazing products, and there is no place more exciting to work in the world right now. For those who are frustrated by it, I strongly believe the better response is to embrace it, grow with it, and try to affect it positively over time. Eventually, it will all calm down, and you will miss this phase.
Cons: It's extremely difficult to build a car company, and it's not for everyone.
There are often casualties to the pace, the rate of organizational change, the dilution of culture, and the relentless drive to maintain timelines to keep customers happy.
Most work long hours but are generally driven by a desire for success in what Rivian is trying to do.
The average employee at Rivian is robustly capable, with a strong desire to be influential in Rivian's success. However, these types of personalities need strong, experienced management.
This is difficult to build immediately in a startup and is the toughest of challenges for RJ and his leadership team.
While Rivian grows at an extraordinary pace, they are constantly working to refine how the business is run. Unfortunately, there is still plenty of room for improvement.
5.0
Nice company to work for
Structural Designer • Current Employee
Plymouth, Michigan, United States
August 13, 2020
Pros: Lots of opportunities for learning and growth.
Cons: Did not find any yet.
- 4.0Great Company, Bright FutureIndustrial Engineer • Current EmployeeRemoteDecember 19, 2022Pros: Good Company with a great future.Cons: No cons to the report.
- 5.0a challenging, exhausting, sometimes stressful, but absolutely unbeatable workplaceEngineer • Current EmployeeFebruary 6, 2020Pros: RJ (CEO) has a clear goal in mind: to enact a positive change on the environment in which our children and our children's children will grow up. This is not just a sales pitch; it is absolutely genuine and is the cornerstone of the company vision. Ultimately, that's what attracted me and many others to Rivian, and there are few, if any, companies in the world right now able to deliver the same extent of positive change. Yes, Rivian is a startup and is now experiencing typical issues associated with the necessary growth that enables success. However, the opposite (no growth and a static work environment) would bore me to tears. It's a constant challenge of strong growth, mixed international cultures, experienced and inexperienced employees, old and new employees, changing organizational structures, new investors, new technologies, and brand new vehicle concepts. But it's these same challenges that allow the opportunity to do things differently. Rivian is growing and adapting whilst building amazing products, and there is no place more exciting to work in the world right now. For those who are frustrated by it, I strongly believe the better response is to embrace it, grow with it, and try to affect it positively over time. Eventually, it will all calm down, and you will miss this phase.Cons: It's extremely difficult to build a car company, and it's not for everyone. There are often casualties to the pace, the rate of organizational change, the dilution of culture, and the relentless drive to maintain timelines to keep customers happy. Most work long hours but are generally driven by a desire for success in what Rivian is trying to do. The average employee at Rivian is robustly capable, with a strong desire to be influential in Rivian's success. However, these types of personalities need strong, experienced management. This is difficult to build immediately in a startup and is the toughest of challenges for RJ and his leadership team. While Rivian grows at an extraordinary pace, they are constantly working to refine how the business is run. Unfortunately, there is still plenty of room for improvement.
- 5.0Nice company to work forStructural Designer • Current EmployeePlymouth, Michigan, United StatesAugust 13, 2020Pros: Lots of opportunities for learning and growth.Cons: Did not find any yet.
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