Simon S. Kim

Accepting a job offer often feels like the finish line. The interviews are over. The negotiations are done. You’ve resigned gracefully. There’s a sense of relief—and sometimes celebration—that the hard part is behind you. In reality, this is when a new kind of evaluation begins. From a recruiter’s perspective, the first 90 days after joining a company often matter more than the interview process itself. Long before formal reviews take place, opinions start to form. And once formed, they are...

[Company / Industry] Global Digital Payments / Financial Services [Position] Client Consulting DIrector [Function] Consulting [Reporting Line] Senior Director, Consulting & Analytics [Employment Type] Permanent [Compensation] TBD [Location] Seoul, Korea [Consultant in charge] Simon S. Kim Company Description: A world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in...

Most candidates believe the interview ends when they walk out of the room. From a recruiter’s perspective, that’s when the real evaluation begins. Behind closed doors, your answers are replayed, your behavior is dissected, and—most importantly—your risk as a hire is discussed. This is where many strong candidates quietly fall out of the process without ever knowing why. Here’s what recruiters actually talk about after your interview. 1. “Can We Put This Person in Front of Senior...