Where We Grow Narre Warren (Tinks Rd)

This is based on personal experience so read along only if you are free or thinking of applying for a job here. This centre opened up in my local area and I applied for job. First thing that caught my eye was the 1300number. Anyhow, got a call from HR in Sydney. Few mails exchanged to setup a time for call. I took an hour off from work to attend to this call. I thought it’ll be an interview call since she wanted to discuss job profile. HR was supposed to call at 8:30am, didn't hear back until 9:05am. I called her as I was on a clock. Called twice, the phone went unanswered. I sent her an email asking if she still plans to talk. She immediately called back and said she was stuck in traffic. Maybe she forgot that entire NSW was in lockdown at the time of this conversation and considering ONLY the essential workers going to work, getting stuck in traffic, not a good excuse anyways. Anyhow, I am told this is not an interview and she just wants some general info. HR, How far do you live from the center? Me, hardly 5 minutes walk. HR, Surprised, Under 5 min.. Me, Yes HR, How much related experience do you have? Me, 9+ years [in the same workplace] HR, Reason for change? Me, Cutting on travel time and would love to work in local area. HR, OK, I will discuss your profile and get back to setup interview call. The entire conversation lasted a few min and felt very odd considering her enthusiasm before. So, I looked up this HR on Linked in and found that she has been in this role for an year and was working as a waitress and travel agent before. Not that I doubt anybodys ability to do the job but it really got me thinking. Anyways, week passed and no response. I sent a mail asking for an update. To my amusement, I got a preformatted mail saying, Thank you for your interest at .. and your time during the interview process. We received a large number of applications .. I did have a hearty laugh but, seriously, was it an interview process? If so, then be kind enough to let the other person know its an interview. Having almost 10 years’ experience in this industry, conducting so many interviews and mentoring others, I must admit this was the most ludicrous interview and a clear message for me to understand how this centre would operate, let alone work-related issues. It’s a shame to have experienced such a thing but looking back I am thankful. Few of our friends walked in to check the centre [nothing out of ordinary, unless you are fascinated by newly build centres or a free cuppa]. Please excuse me for asking, do you support work diversity? Unfortunately, whosoever, I shared this experience with was awe struck and I must apologize, few of our friends decided to keep away as they were planning to move their kids from local day care. I could have replied to HR and posted this review on your Facebook page. I didnot, as I know how well this would be overlooked, so, sharing it with the community. Atleast they know what to expect, when applying for a job in this Company.