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It was a long process, over 3 months with 7 stages for a role they called entry level. The process felt really unprofessional because they kept changing what they wanted, people didn't show up for interviews without saying anything, and communication was generally bad. I was told I passed the final interview and just needed CEO approval for the offer, but then weeks later I got a generic rejection email from HR after I had to chase them. It's a pity because I was keen to work with the UK team. If you value your time and effort in the hiring process, avoid this company.
They spent a total of 12 hours getting to know the applicants before hiring them. Applicants are often flown to the US on the company's expense to carry out interviews in person.
Ab Initio does several rounds of interviews with tech questions and knowledge checks. They did phone interviews and then onsite interviews. Interviews test problem-solving skills and how well you remember things. A few senior staff members conduct the interviews.
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