Octus Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Octus.
Octus
Marketing
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Presentation Take home
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Presentation
The interview process was quite thorough, starting with HR screening, then the hiring manager, followed by primary stakeholders and an executive. The final stage involved a case study presentation. Although it was a comprehensive process, they managed to keep things moving, completing all rounds within 5-6 weeks. HR maintained excellent communication throughout. The case study was particularly challenging and extensive, arguably the most demanding I've encountered.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you discuss your previous work experience?
- Describe your problem-solving approach.
Octus
Backend Engineer
Mid Easy Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Onsite Take home Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Had an onsite interview with the manager. They asked basic questions about my background, discussed available positions for my profile, and described the process. After that, they were supposed to send a HackerRank test, and then an interview with the PM for each project. I got ghosted after the first interview, never got the test, and felt like they didn't care much about candidates. The interviewer was late and spent a lot of time on the phone.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Do you have experience with Python, Django, and AWS?
- Are you open to working in the office?
Octus
Account Manager
Mid Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had the first call with the recruiter and they said I was the best candidate they'd seen so far, but then it went downhill. My next call was with the hiring manager, scheduled for only 30 minutes, which I felt wasn't enough time. The questions were pretty weak and didn't really challenge me, mostly basic competency stuff. I answered thoroughly and even tried to elaborate, but they weren't difficult. I only had about 3 minutes left at the end to ask my own questions. The hiring manager had to cut it short because of another commitment. They said I'd get feedback within 2 days, but I never did. They mentioned it would be a two-way conversation, but it wasn't. Knowing this upfront would have saved me time.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What's your strategy for account management?
- Can you share your relevant experience in account management?
Octus
People Operations Coordinator
Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Take home Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case
The interview process started with a phone screening, followed by three 30-minute video calls with hiring managers. After that, I had to submit a case study. The final round involved another three 30-minute video calls with different hiring managers. Even though I didn't get an offer, I really liked the process because it helped me understand the job better, meet potential colleagues, and learn more about the company's goals. Everyone I talked to was really nice and approachable, which I think reflects the thoroughness of the interviews. The recruitment director was also great at setting expectations from the start, being transparent, and sticking to the schedule, which made me feel my time was respected.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What about this position and Reorg appeals to you?
- How would you describe Reorg's business?
- Tell me about a time you faced a particular situation.
Octus Interview Questions
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“Could you explain EBITDA and its relevance to the credit aspect of the business?”
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Read reports →“Can you explain what EBITDA is and the reasons for its widespread use?”
Read report →“Could you explain what EBITDA is, and what are its advantages and disadvantages?”
Read report →“Can you explain the connections between the financial statements?”
Read report →“Could you explain what a Leverage Buy Out is?”
Read report →“Suppose you have a high-growth business that's expected to generate cash flows a year from now. How would you fund it, with debt or equity, and why?”
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