OpenTable Interview Questions
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Instructional Designer
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The process was pretty straightforward. It began with a recruiter phone call, followed by a video chat with the hiring manager. After that, there was a video call with the rest of the team. The final stage was a technical interview that included a take-home assignment, which was then presented to the same team I had spoken with earlier. The recruiter was great and kept me informed, answering questions quickly and clearly. Everyone I interviewed with was really nice and easy to talk to, making me feel respected as a candidate.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Tell me about a project you're most proud of.
- How do you deal with conflict when working with SMEs?
- How do you manage scope creep?
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Software Engineer
Senior Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen
Interview formats
System Design
The first round was focused on LLD, where I had to design a coffee vending machine that could handle add-ons, keep track of inventory, and process payments. I managed to implement all the requirements within the 60 minutes, although the problem was complex and probably needed 90 minutes. They extended the interview to 90 minutes and threw in some HLD questions. Even though I met all the requirements and handled the extra stuff, they rejected me without any feedback, which was pretty disappointing given the interviewer's unprofessional and dismissive attitude. I definitely wouldn't apply here again.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you design a coffee vending machine that allows for add-on selections, manages inventory, and processes payments?
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Product Marketing Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Take home Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview loop had six stages: a recruiter chat, a hiring manager interview, an interview with a senior PMM, a chat with a product manager, a take-home assignment, and a final panel presentation. I backed out after the assignment because it was too much. They wanted the full presentation deck upfront, but I was planning to present a shorter deck with detailed speaker notes. It felt like a lot for a mid-level job, and the team vibe I got wasn't great. Honestly, if a company needs six rounds and a ton of prep for a mid-level marketing hire, I think they're still figuring out what they need instead of properly assessing if someone fits.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Describe your approach to managing competing priorities.
- What strategies would you employ to influence the Product Roadmap?
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Account Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Presentation Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
Went through a 5-stage interview process, made it to the final stage which involved a presentation. Got positive feedback throughout and felt good about the role. Put a lot of effort into the final presentation. But ended up getting rejected with almost no useful feedback. The recruiter said I presented well but didn't look enough into competitors, which wasn't clear earlier. Felt disheartening to be rejected for one thing after so much work. The feedback call was super short and unhelpful, could have just been an email. After five stages, I expected better feedback or a clearer process. Interviewers were professional, but the process felt too long, unrealistic, and discouraging. Hope OpenTable makes it simpler and gives better feedback to candidates who put in so much time.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about your background and how you fit the qualifications for this position.
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