Coursera Recruiter Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 8 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Coursera.
Coursera
Recruiter
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The whole thing took about 3 weeks and I went through 6 rounds in total. The last round was with a peer, which I thought was a bit weird, lol. Things seemed to go really well, and the recruiter even said they had positive feedback. But then, I got a rejection email with no explanation. Seriously, don't waste people's time and effort if you can't afford to hire.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you share an example of a situation where you had to...
- Describe a time when you encountered a difficult situation.
- Tell me about a specific experience you had...
Coursera
Technical Recruiter
Senior Average Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The initial two phone interviews were with members of the TA and management teams. I was really impressed with how professional they were and that they had actually taken the time to thoroughly review my profile and experience (and I could tell they'd checked out my LinkedIn too!). They asked pertinent questions based on my background and what they were looking for, and gave a solid overview of the company and the role. It was a nice change from other interviews I've had recently where they seemed unprepared and like they hadn't even looked at my CV before the call. While it seemed like a great fit for the role on both sides, ultimately the commute was just too far, so I decided to end the process when they couldn't accommodate a mostly remote work arrangement, even though we did discuss salary. I'd still recommend them if you get the chance to talk with them.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Which ATS systems are you familiar with?
- Can you share your experience with closing offers?
- What are your go-to metrics for full-cycle recruiting, and tell me about your experience?
Coursera
Talent Sourcer
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview process included a phone interview followed by an in-person interview at Coursera's Mountain View office. Both interactions were relaxed and conversational. The interviewers were very friendly and easy to talk to, which really highlighted the Coursera company culture and increased my desire to work there.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you tell me about your strengths?
- What about your weaknesses?
- Could you share some of your previous experiences?
Coursera Recruiter Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Coursera interview reports.
“What would you do if an interviewer was late and a candidate was waiting?”
Read reports →“What is your motivation for applying to Coursera?”
Read reports →“Which ATS systems are you familiar with?”
Read reports →“How do you handle juggling many urgent tasks simultaneously?”
Read reports →“Could you introduce yourself?”
Read report →“How would you present Coursera to a potential recruit?”
Read report →“Can you share your experience with closing offers?”
Read report →“How do you handle prioritizing tasks?”
Read report →“Can you describe a situation where...?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 Coursera interview reports.