[rockyj]

I assume you have never seen the German software recruitment process. 6+ rounds spread over 3 months (with no ghosting in the middle if you are lucky). Here is the current process -

- Apply online

- Initial screening with recruiter if they like your resume (book a 45 mins slot)

- Take home assignment or online assessment (2 -4 hours)

- First technical screening interview (1-1.5 hours)

- Second technical interview (system level, deep dive, 1.5 hours)

- Product manager interview (1 hour)

- Senior leadership interview (1 hour)

- Final offer

Between all these rounds, you need to book meetings and it usually takes 1-2 weeks between rounds.

[nradov]

Is that part of the reason why the German software industry is generally so sclerotic and unproductive?

[mono442]

To be fair, it is more difficult to lay off in Germany so the company takes more risk.