Havenly Interview Questions
& Process
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Havenly
Manager
Manager Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The process was super fast, like interviews happened within two weeks of applying. It started with a screening call with the hiring manager, and then I talked to future teammates. The questions were pretty basic and straightforward overall.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell me why you're interested in Havenly?
- Do you have prior experience in design?
- Could you describe your personal design style?
Havenly
Interior Designer
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Take home Presentation
Interview formats
Technical Presentation Other
Havenly uses a digital case study for their second-tier interviews. It's self-paced within 5 business days of receiving the invite. The case study involves designing a room for a celebrity, including furniture/decor sourcing (within a budget), a styling rationale, a floorplan, and a moodboard. There's also a 30-second software-based explanation of your choices, which is very limited. I was rejected after submitting, with feedback citing my Photoshop board skills and product choices weren't proficient enough. They mentioned a 90-day waiting period before reapplying. I understand my style isn't for everyone. My main gripes are: Havenly doesn't disclose pay upfront; it seems to be mostly commission on their furniture sales, which is misleading and wasted my time. I suspect I was denied partly because I only sourced a few items from their brands. The "client" is vague, lacking usual client preferences or practical use requirements. The 5-day submission window could also be tough during busy periods.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Imagine your favorite celebrity is moving into a new Hollywood Hills home and needs an elevated living room for entertaining their A-list friends and family. Please create the following: A Concept Board (using Photoshop or Canva), a Floor plan, a Source List, a Client Note, and a 30-second Loom Video explaining your design choices.
Havenly
Store Manager
Manager Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
First, I had a 30-minute call with the internal recruiter to get an overview of the company. Then, I had a 30-minute Zoom call with the General Manager for more details about the role. Lastly, I had a 30-minute Zoom call with the Regional Manager, which was more of a traditional interview.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you want to join our company?
Havenly
Senior Software Engineer
Senior Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Technical screen Offer Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Had an initial chat with their VP, then a technical interview with two engineers, and finally met with their CTO. Everything was remote via Zoom. I felt like they were unsure about the role they were hiring for and just needed to fill a spot. They mentioned making an offer, but then I didn't hear back for over a week. When I followed up, they said they were rethinking their hiring strategy and waiting for leadership to return. I reached out again, but still no response. After several weeks of silence, I accepted another offer and never got an update from them.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Could you describe a project you were involved in?
- Tell me about the technical aspects of that project.
- What were some of the challenges or problems you faced on that project?
Havenly Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Havenly interview reports.
“Is the current rug appropriately sized for the area?”
Read reports →“How can I make this rug work in the space, even if I really like it?”
Read reports →“Create a floor plan for a Hollywood Hills living room, targeting a celebrity client with a $15,000 budget.”
Read reports →“Is there a non-compete clause in the contract?”
Read reports →“Write client notes for a Hollywood Hills living room, targeting a celebrity client with a $15,000 budget.”
Read report →“Were you allowed to source from any store and photoshop it into the room?”
Read report →“Can you describe how you would instruct a customer to find and download our app from the app store?”
Read report →“Create a furniture shopping list and explain your style choice.”
Read report →“How would you modify the space to be more accommodating for pets?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 87 Havenly interview reports.