Optima Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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9 roles · 13 reportsCandidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Optima.
Optima
Commerciale
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
Simple interview conducted by a regional manager. No 'psychological' questions, just a discussion about your work history and what you want from the role. Overall, for a sales position, it seems like how you say things matters more than what you say.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your thoughts on operating with a VAT number?
Optima
Management
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process included a phone interview and an in-person meeting. The interviewer was very friendly and knowledgeable about the company and the role, explaining how it connected with my background. They also shared insights into the company's vision. The conversation felt very natural and flowed well.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Tell me about a situation that required you to think unconventionally.
- How do you see this role fitting with your previous experiences?
- What are your thoughts on the company's future direction?
Optima
Project Manager
Mid Average Negative experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
Scheduling was easy, and the logistics were handled well. The interview, however, involved a lot of assumptions from Optima about a mother's ability to commit to the job, and they seemed put off when I mentioned that work/life balance is really important to me.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What is your weekly availability in terms of hours?
- Could you describe your commute?
Optima
Executive Assistant
Executive Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Onsite
Interview formats
Other Behavioral
I sent in my resume and did some short answer questions. A few days later, I was invited for an in-person interview. There wasn't any phone screen beforehand. When I got there, they immediately took me to a room to wait. I took an assessment that took over an hour, and then I never heard back. It's rude to not get back to candidates, even with a generic email. I understand why they have high turnover.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your past experience providing personal assistance?
Optima Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Optima interview reports.
“What is the difference between fair value and historical cost?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the most cost-effective and efficient method for controlling a heating tank?”
Read reports →“Does the suburban location suit you?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on operating with a VAT number?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on the company's future direction?”
Read report →“What is your weekly availability in terms of hours?”
Read report →“How would you manage production delays?”
Read report →“Can you talk about the industry?”
Read report →“What value can you offer?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 13 Optima interview reports.