Recruiter reached out to me to answer some questions for the team. I answered the questions, sent it back within an hour, and they took 2 weeks to get back to me just to get rejected.

I asked around on discord and found that 2 other people were rejected for the role after they were sent the email. What company rejects candidates that frequently after a screening email? At least have the decency to get back to me quick, and not waste my time for 2 weeks straight preparing for the interview.

When is your expected graduation date?

Are you able to work full-time (40 hours per week)? (required)

What is the soonest date you would be able to start?

Until what date would you be able to work? (note: our internships require a minimum commitment of 12 weeks)

Can you intern for two or more seasons consecutively (ex: Summer 2026 - Fall 2026)?

Can you work on-site (Palo Alto, CA)? (required)

Do you have any pending deadlines or competing offers we should be aware of?

Have you interviewed for an internship with Tesla before? If so, with which team or recruiter did you work?

What is a good phone number to reach you? (note: if it is international please let me know)

Will you now or in the future require immigration sponsorship?

What is your availability for the next 2 weeks (in Pacific time) for a potential interview? Please include all dates and times for the next 2 weeks as it will help us schedule against the team's availability.