Cohere Health Interview Questions
& Process

The interview process was quite extensive. It started with a screening call, followed by a chat with a more senior team member to get a high-level overview of my experience. Then, I was given a pretty substantial take-home assignment. This involved building a model using provided data sources, detailing my approach to evaluating LLMs, and preparing a presentation. They estimated it would only take a few hours, but to do it well, I realistically spent about 10-15 hours. After submitting it, they decided if it was good enough to proceed to the presentation stage, which I thought was a bit odd considering the time investment. I did move on to present, and the team gave very positive feedback, saying I connected well with them. The next step, which I believe was the final round, was a one-on-one with the hiring manager. My main frustration throughout was the difficulty in getting in touch with anyone for questions or timeline updates. After the final interview, I sent a few follow-ups and eventually got an automated rejection email. I was more bummed about not getting any specific feedback on why I wasn't selected, especially after putting in so much effort on the assignment, than I was about not getting the job itself. Honestly, the whole process felt pretty disappointing and frustrating. They really need to improve their communication and provide actual feedback to candidates. It really soured my initial excitement about the company.

So first up was a phone screen, then a coding challenge, after that a technical interview where they gave me a problem and I had to give a high-level solution. For that technical part, I had to show I understood traditional ML and newer NN stuff. They asked about model design, data validation, and monitoring performance. Then, I talked with senior management. The coding wasn't super tough, but you do need to know your ML concepts.

Had an initial HR phone screen, then a video interview with the hiring manager. After that, there was a panel interview which might have included a peer. They also gave me a case study to present to the panel. The people I interviewed with were really dry, like they hated their job. They seemed to care more about the company's revenue than whether you actually enjoyed your work.

The interview process was super easy and clear from start to finish. I got an email to set up an interview with a Nurse Leader and could pick from lots of different days and times, which was great for my schedule. The first interview was on Zoom, about 20 minutes long. We talked about my work history, skills, and availability, and they asked some basic questions to see how I handle nursing judgment and problem-solving. The person I spoke with was really friendly and down-to-earth. Within a week, I got an email to schedule a second interview with a Director, again picking a time that worked for me. This one was also on Zoom. The Director was really knowledgeable and direct, but also super easy to talk to and made me feel totally comfortable. It felt more like a real conversation than just a bunch of technical questions. This really set the tone for my experience. I wasn't looking for full-time work because of homeschooling, but the Director was really understanding and flexible, which is rare in healthcare! I was still a bit unsure if I had the job since I hadn't done this specific type of work before, though I had done some Case Management and Nurse Abstraction. UR can be hard to get into without experience. HR didn't make me wait too long. Even though the HR person I was talking to was on vacation, someone else from the department called to tell me I got the job so I wouldn't be left hanging. How cool is that?! I've been really happy here. The people I met during interviews seem to be a good reflection of the company culture. I saw some reviews online and wanted to wait a bit to see if things were really as good as they seemed. I'm happy to say it's a great place to work.