The hiring process at Clearground takes an average of 14 days when considering 1 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for BDM Manager had the quickest hiring process (on average 14 days), whereas BDM Manager roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 14 days).
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Clearground (Wirral, England) in May 2025
Interview
Ghosted after positive interview — then saw someone else hired on LinkedIn
Pros:
The role appeared well-aligned to my experience, with genuine potential to contribute to growth
The initial interview was friendly and suggested mutual interest
Business is in a position to expand if managed properly
Cons:
Despite being told after interview that they were keen to progress to a second stage, I received no further communication whatsoever
Weeks later, I discovered via LinkedIn that someone else had been hired — and publicly celebrated by an external consultant
This complete lack of courtesy, feedback or closure felt not only unprofessional but humiliating
For a company that claims to value integrity and teamwork, this experience showed neither
Raises serious concerns about how they treat people, both internally and externally
Advice to Management:
If a candidate invests time preparing and engaging with your process, have the basic decency to let them know the outcome — especially when you tell them you're progressing them. Publicly announcing someone else’s success while ghosting others reflects poorly on your leadership and damages your brand. A respectful “no” is far better than silence and embarrassment.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
A third-party consultant involved in the process asked irrelevant and personal questions — including about his own garden — which made the process feel unprofessional and unserious