Safespill Interview Questions
& Process

First, you have to take an online test that's like an SAT, with math and logic problems. It seems like your resume doesn't matter much; if you don't get at least a 90% on the test (sometimes they want higher), they won't even talk to you. So, if you're not a good test-taker, be ready.

First I had a phone chat with the recruiter, Justin. Then, we did another interview with a FaceTime office tour. After that, I interviewed with the CEO, Tristan. The interviews weren't super hard, but they did go really in-depth. Make sure you're ready to talk about everything on your resume and LinkedIn, because I think they do that to catch people who exaggerate. Just be honest. If Tristan thinks you're being unclear, he'll just keep asking more questions until you've explained it well enough for him. Later, I had two separate interviews with two people each (four people total) for a culture fit. That part was more chill. They mentioned that by then, they already knew I could do the job, so they wanted to see if I'd fit in since it's a smaller company. You need to know the four company values (quality, teamwork, self-discipline, and self-improvement) and have examples for how they apply to your life, both work and personal.

It was a really long and frankly unnecessary interview process. I had several phone calls with HR, had to take mechanical and standard aptitude tests, and then an on-site interview with the CEO. After that, there were at least two more interviews, one focused on culture fit and another with my direct manager. I get that it might be necessary for more senior roles, but it felt like too much for an entry-level position.

I found the job posting online through an agency and applied. The agency recruiter mentioned that the company is a startup and is growing fast, which sounded really exciting. Then I was invited to meet with the CEO in person. This interview was totally different from the earlier phone chat. He was very direct and asked me some questions that weren't really related to the job and could even be considered discriminatory. I was also told that the company has a lot of turnover and that the office amenities are there because people work so many hours. It seems like this job might be better suited for someone right out of college with no other life commitments. They might struggle to hire experienced professionals, but maybe that will change.