Hays Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 15 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Hays.
Hays
Software Engineer
Senior Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I first spoke with HR, then had an interview with the client and was hired. The process was super fast and smooth. I got feedback in less than a week. We discussed my previous experience in the first interview. They also asked me some questions to check my English.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Would you prefer remote work, and what are your reasons for that preference?
Hays
Software Engineer
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding
Good process with several interviews, communication is good and explanations are clear. The job is hybrid with good benefits, from nine to five. English is requested as the client is from the United States.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What are your salary expectations?
- Tell me about your previous role.
- Describe your experience.
Hays
Software Developer
Entry Difficult Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
So, the first step was this online aptitude test thingy, which was an off-campus event. They gave us a computer to use there. We had to go on their website to take the test. It had 60 questions in total, and we got 60 minutes for it. It wasn't multiple choice, just fill-in-the-blanks. And, you know, no symbols allowed, only numbers and letters. You could only do one question at a time, and once you moved on, you couldn't go back. After that, I think there was a recruiter call, and then a take-home assignment.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you start by telling us about yourself?
- What makes you the ideal candidate for this position?
Hays Software Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Hays interview reports.
“Can you demonstrate your fluency in foreign languages?”
Read reports →“Which programming languages do you know?”
Read reports →“What did you study?”
Read reports →“Would you prefer remote work, and what are your reasons for that preference?”
Read reports →“What about your thesis?”
Read report →“What is your availability to start?”
Read report →“Could you start by telling us about yourself?”
Read report →“Could you describe your academic and professional history?”
Read report →“Can you share three work-related strengths and three weaknesses?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 15 Hays interview reports.