Code2College Interview Questions
& Process

First, there was a 30-minute AMA with the CEO, it was a rapid-fire questioning session about the company and the role for me and another candidate. The answers were vague. Then, I had a call with the former EA and Ops lead, they were nice. At the end, the CEO joined and asked us to ask him questions, which we had already done. It felt intimidating. A few hours later, the CEO called and asked me to prove some more questions to him, then he awkwardly welcomed me to the team. I told him I didn't have an offer letter, he said it would come in 5 mins. When it did, I declined it because the tone was unpleasant and I didn't want to be in a culture where I felt I had to prove myself daily to the boss. Also, I can't be paid once a month.

The interview process was pretty straightforward and went well when they were responsive. This company is growing really fast, and sometimes things get lost or overlooked. We had initial chats, and then a follow-up with questions I sent got no reply. Eventually, the original job I applied for got pulled because of COVID-19, and they asked what other roles I might be interested in. Again, no response for over a week before we scheduled a meeting that they had to cancel because someone on their side had a sick family member. After another two weeks of silence, I emailed back, and from that point on, things went smoothly – a second phone call, a performance activity, and a meeting with the CEO. No offer, though. I think the company is doing great stuff, but the rush to grow so fast makes it seem like people are exhausted and things slip through the cracks.

The interview process kicked off with an initial screening call with HR. It was a really welcoming chat, mainly asking about my background. Next, I spoke with my future manager. They asked questions focused on how I'd manage specific situations that might come up in the job. Since I'd worked in education before, I felt prepared for those. The final step was an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session with the CEO. At the time, I was young and felt a bit out of my depth, unsure what to expect. Reflecting on it now, and understanding the company's culture, their main goal was to gauge my engagement and see how they could help address any questions I had.

I had a phone screen and then a Zoom interview with two program directors in April-May 2021. The phone screening felt a bit chaotic, like the interviewer was rushed, which made me feel flustered too. Despite that, I was invited to the Zoom interview. The vibe during the Zoom interview also felt a bit off, the interviewers seemed cold and distant, even though they were nice. They didn't ask about me personally or for an introduction; they went straight to situational questions. It was weird how they asked questions but seemed to expect specific answers. Be ready to think fast and discuss your data analysis experience, as that seems crucial. They're looking for someone who uses data to make decisions, which wasn't clear from the job description. Trust your gut if the role doesn't feel right.