Lighthouse Interview Questions
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I applied online and a recruiter reached out for a screening call. The call felt more like an interrogation than a conversation, and they really dug into my career history even though my background seemed to fit the job description well. It was very one-sided, and I didn't get much chance to ask questions or learn about the role. The vibe was cold and rigid, not really conversational. It didn't make me more interested in the job, and they didn't mention salary.

This was probably the worst interview experience ever. It started with a 45-minute recruiter call, which felt pretty standard. But then things got unprofessional, with follow-up scheduling happening via WhatsApp, even on weekends. I had a second 1-hour interview with the country director, and he said feedback from the recruiter would come soon. Later, the recruiter messaged asking if I was free for a follow-up, I said yes, but they never showed up or responded, even after I saw they'd read my messages. They then ghosted me completely. After months of trying to reach them, I never got any feedback. Honestly, don't waste your time with this process.

The interview process spanned about three weeks and was a great experience. It began with a screening call. This was followed by a meeting with the Regional Sales Manager and a Senior BDM for the region, which gave me good insights into the company's culture, solutions, strategies, and daily work. The next step was a Discovery/Demo and an action plan presentation where I could show my abilities. The final stage was a fourth meeting. Throughout, the company culture was really evident, with conversations feeling open and engaging, showing they wanted to know me. They seemed to be looking for people who fit their culture and values.

I interviewed for a senior role and didn't get it because I lacked some experience in their tech stack, but it was still a good chat and we gave each other feedback. I was really interested in the company and had been working a lot with the required tech, so about a year later, I decided to try again for a lower-level position. I had a really good initial chat with HR. Usually, that's followed by a technical interview, but this time I was rejected, and they used feedback from last year's interview as the reason. It seems unfair to invite candidates for screening if they're already blacklisting previous ones; it's a waste of everyone's time.