Software Developer (Healthcare Systems)

Applied for Verona, WI campus development role. Candidate dedicated 4 hours under webcam proctoring to complete the rigorous Sphinx assessment covering algorithmic programming, synthetic language puzzles, and mathematical logic. Recruiter conducted subsequent behavioral screen and promised an on-campus invitation or decision within two weeks. 50 days elapsed with zero updates; candidate status inquiries received generic automated bouncebacks. 📋 Uncompensated Assessment Details: 4-hour proctored Sphinx assessment (logic, mathematics, coding, and language acquisition) ⭐ Ghost Severity Rating: 3.88 / 5.0 Rating Analysis: High severity rating reflecting 4 hours of intense proctored testing (4.5), 50 days of unreturned candidate follow-ups (4.2), evergreen university listing presence (4.2), and extensive Reddit/Glassdoor documentation (4.5). Rubric Breakdown: Silence: 4.2/5.0 | Rounds: 2.5/5.0 | Take-Home: 4.5/5.0 | Reposting: 4.2/5.0 | Consensus: 4.5/5.0 🔗 Community Discussion & Evidence: Reddit (670 upvotes, 162 comments) — https://www.reddit.com/r/recruitinghell/comments/15o3x8w/epic_systems_assessment_and_radio_silence/ 🔍 Glassdoor Footprint: Perpetually Reposted (6+ months). Software developer openings continuously active year-round on Glassdoor and Indeed. Glassdoor interview ratings average 2.6 for candidate experience, citing heavy upfront testing and long communication delays.