They expect hours of free work but cannot provide meaningful feedback
I had a very disappointing recruitment experience with DesignRush, specifically during the process coordinated by Sanja. After progressing through the hiring process, I was asked to invest a significant amount of time preparing a detailed business case and answering extensive questions about my SEO experience, strategy, technical approach and use of AI. I took the assignment seriously and provided a substantial amount of work, analysis and professional input. After all of that, the response I received was essentially a generic rejection with no meaningful feedback on the business case, no explanation of what was missing, and no indication of how my work had actually been assessed. I completely understand that companies choose between candidates and that rejection is part of any hiring process. What I do not find acceptable is asking candidates to spend hours producing substantial unpaid work and then not offering even a few specific comments in return. For a company operating in professional services, I expected a much higher standard of communication and respect for candidates’ time. Unfortunately, my experience with Sanja and the DesignRush recruitment process left me feeling that the time and effort I invested were not respected. If a company expects candidates to put serious work into a business case, it should be prepared to provide serious feedback afterwards. Based on my experience, I would not go through their recruitment process again.
By Ignacio P.
Response from DesignRush· Oct 13, 2026
We understand your disappointment and appreciate the time you invested. We carefully review each application, questionnaire, and practical test, considering experience, previous results, original input, and AI use. We do not provide detailed reports for feedback. We wish you every success in finding the right opportunity.