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Designer
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was straightforward, but it didn't feel very in-depth. It seemed like they were just looking for anything and weren't sure of their specific needs. The interviewers asked pretty general questions and didn't appear to grasp the usual responsibilities or workload expectations for this role. Plus, they seemed a bit too enthusiastic about what AI can realistically achieve.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you share your experience and career path?
- Walk me through your experience and how you've reached your current career point.
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Data Scientist Intern
Intern Difficult Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding System Design
So basically there were 3 interviews for the Data Science Intern role. First up was a technical interview with a Senior Data Scientist. Then, there was a live coding session where I had to tackle two SQL questions and one data science question. The final stage was an interview with the VP of Marketing. Unfortunately, I got rejected after this last one.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Walk me through your resume and tell me about your past work experience.
- Can you elaborate on your projects concerning loan default rates and credit risk analysis?
- I was asked to write some advanced SQL queries.
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Analyst
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
You gotta submit your resume first, then there's like an initial screening, then a phone interview, after that a technical assessment, and then an onsite interview. Finally, they do a reference check. The whole point is to show your skills, knowledge, and if you're a good cultural fit. You gotta communicate effectively and confidently. Just prepare for the common questions they ask.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Tell me about your interest in this position.
- Can you describe a project that was challenging?
- How do you manage working under pressure?
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SaaS Operations Engineer
Mid Average Negative experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Offer Background check
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Coding System Design
So, this happened about two years ago. It involved a few rounds of interviews, which were pretty reasonable all things considered. They did extend an offer, and I actually accepted it at first, but then I backed out. I had some reservations about the company, and while they tried to address them, the whole process was a bit of a struggle. Ultimately, I had doubts about how stable the company was, so I decided to stay in my current role. Not long after, they started laying people off and offering buyouts, so it turned out to be the right call.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Various interview rounds focused on Rome.
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