Procede Software Interview Questions
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I had 3 interviews in total: a phone interview, a Skype interview, and then an on-site. The first call was a general background overview, and the Skype call was a more in-depth discussion about my specific experience. Everyone I spoke with at the company was really nice and professional. The VP I talked to gave me good feedback and was really positive. For the on-site, I had to do a presentation for the CEO and some other people from the company. The CEO was a true professional and asked some really smart questions. Everyone at the presentation was super respectful and courteous. It was great that the CEO was so friendly too. I think this would be an amazing place to work and the company is set up for good growth. It was a really positive interview experience.

I found the Project Manager (Training) role on LinkedIn and heard back about three weeks later. The interview process included a phone screening, then a Zoom interview with two future teammates, and finally an in-person meeting with another team member and the CEO. It was strange because they kept reposting the job on LinkedIn throughout this whole time. When I asked about other candidates, they mentioned over 10 people were interviewing, which felt like a red flag given the posting duration and how far we were in the process. I thought my chat with the CEO went well, but I can see how some might find him off-putting. It’s been about two weeks since my last interview and I haven’t heard back, so I’m guessing they went with someone else.

I found this role through a third-party recruiter on Linkedin, who then reached out. I had a 45-minute phone call with them, and then I was invited to meet the CEO in person the following week. I met with the recruiter and CEO, and I asked the CEO how long he had been searching. He mentioned it had been three years and didn't give a timeline for when he wanted someone to start. I then met with the recruiter again and asked about the timeline. She said she wasn't sure but estimated several months. Three weeks later, the recruiter contacted me about a possible dinner interview with the CEO. I asked about the timeframe again, and she said several months since he was taking his time. At that point, I emailed the CEO directly, but he didn't respond. I would be wary of this opportunity; it seems like a potential hoax.

I had two initial phone calls that went really well and felt professional. Then, the final interview was a virtual meeting with the CEO. The CEO was late, so I started with the CCO, which was fine. When the CEO joined, he was dismissive, questioning my interest and passion for the company. I explained my experience with growing within companies even if my initial passion wasn't high, but he was condescending. He asked what I knew about the role, and I shared what I'd learned from the earlier calls. He was rude, implied I was wasting his time, and ended the meeting prematurely, leaving me to finish with the CCO. Even if offered the job, I would have declined due to his unprofessional behavior. While interviews should test responses, this was beyond acceptable.