Pencil Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 9 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
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6 roles · 9 reportsCandidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Pencil.
Pencil
Software Engineer
Mid Difficult Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Coding Behavioral
The interview process went well and was organized. Different skills were assessed in each round, including technical abilities, problem-solving, and communication. The interviewers were approachable and acted professionally. They provided quick feedback, and the whole experience felt equitable and efficient. It was a good and informative look into the company's culture.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell me about your knowledge of Data Structures and Algorithms.
- Can you explain Object Oriented Programming concepts?
Pencil
Program Manager
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
It was a 3 round process. First, I had a meeting with the hiring manager. Then, I met with a few team members from different departments. Finally, I met with the ED. The process also included a sample project and a presentation where I had to show how I would lead a career readiness workshop.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do you feel about working with various stakeholders?
Pencil
Program Director
Director Difficult Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
I interviewed for a role at Pencil and went through three rounds. While I didn't get the job, I was an unsuccessful finalist. The interview questions were good, fair, and made me think. They asked stuff that let me show off my whole career. In the final round, I got to talk to the President, and we ended up chatting for way longer than the 30 minutes we were supposed to.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What makes you feel this role is a good fit for you and your career?
- Could you tell me about your approach to management?
Pencil
Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
If you make it past the first cut, you might get a call from HR or the hiring manager. This call is to see if you're a good fit, check out your communication skills, and chat about why you want this job and what you want to do later.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you share an example of a project or initiative you spearheaded that positively affected your prior workplace or community?
Pencil Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Pencil interview reports.
“How would you set up and index question objects in MongoDB, and then create a NodeJS and Express server to provide a RESTful API for querying and retrieving questions matching a given query?”
Read reports →“Can you explain Object Oriented Programming concepts?”
Read reports →“Tell me about something you've done well previously that you wouldn't repeat.”
Read reports →“How do you handle your time management?”
Read reports →“Describe your greatest achievement so far.”
Read report →“Tell me about your knowledge of Data Structures and Algorithms.”
Read report →“How do you approach working with different departments?”
Read report →“How do you feel about working with various stakeholders?”
Read report →“What makes you feel this role is a good fit for you and your career?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 9 Pencil interview reports.