Lightpath Interview Questions
& Process

It was a 2 round interview process. After the first interview, they got back to me quickly. After the second interview, I heard nothing back. It's been over 3 weeks and still no word from HR/recruiter. They seemed interested during the interviews and indicated they would be in touch soon, but then they ghosted me after multiple rounds. It was very confusing, unprofessional, and unethical.

The overall interview experience was excellent. It began with a recruiter phone call, followed by 6 in-person interviews at the Jericho office, each lasting about 45 minutes, including one with the president of Lightpath. This took place over 3 days. While each interviewer had a unique style, they were all very genuine and approachable. The interviews mainly explored my abilities and how I could contribute to the organization in the role. There was also an emphasis on cultural fit and cross-departmental collaboration. The entire process, from the initial recruiter contact to the offer, took about 4 weeks, though the holidays did extend this timeline a bit. After some negotiation and a final call with the hiring manager that solidified my decision, I accepted the offer. Despite having other offers from a major software company and a startup, I chose Lightpath.

A contract recruiter for Optimum Lightpath reached out to me. I sent in my resume and a cover letter. The recruiter and I talked about the job, and then he asked for a summary of my work history. I sent that in, and he emailed me to say the hiring manager would check with an internal contact at one of my old jobs. I replied right away and questioned both his and Optimum Lightpath's screening methods. I told the recruiter that what he and Optimum were doing was illegal and very unethical. I pulled out of the running immediately and told him I wouldn't work with him or Optimum Lightpath. Avoid their contract recruiter and this company at all costs!

This was a standard interview process. I met with both the department manager and director one-on-one. It felt like a regular interview, with questions ranging from why I'm interested in the company to very specific programming questions. The interviewers were knowledgeable and made the conversation flow naturally.