Oscar Recruit Interview Questions
& Process

The first interview with Zach went well, but the second one with Kevin was terrible. They attempted to trick me during a role-play exercise, which involved asking a client about their ideal candidate and then pitching myself as that candidate, even though I had no prior experience with such a task. Kevin's feedback at the end was extremely rude and condescending. Honestly, even if an offer were extended, I wouldn't accept it because it was the worst interviewer experience I've ever had. It makes me wonder how he treats his employees. Other recruitment agencies show much more respect. I would seriously consider looking for opportunities elsewhere.

First there was a phone call to chat about the job and my past jobs and if I was a good fit. Then I met with the talent acquisition person, it was a chill chat about the job, the vibe of the company, and how I might fit in. The dress code was smart casual, which was a relief. Later that same day, I interviewed with two senior folks. The last step was meeting the CEO. This was a long one, over 90 mins, and included a role-play of a consultant talking to a client, which I knew about beforehand. It was cool that the CEO took so much time. Also, the person I spoke with most, the talent acquisition specialist, was off on holiday, but her manager checked in to make sure I had everything I needed before the CEO meeting and felt good about the process.

After a phone screen, I had an interview with a senior engineering individual contributor. That went well, and they seemed very skilled and capable of performing at a high level. However, their senior seemed quite young, which might hint at their hiring practices based on other reviews. The next step was a live programming challenge, which was then reviewed with a peer and recorded for further review.

The interview process with Oscar was smooth sailing for me! Lee, Alice, and Kevin were all very welcoming and pushed me to bring out the best version of myself. I definitely recommend interviewing with Oscar if you are given the chance! Great company culture, opportunities for growth, and an awesome way to connect with new people.