Saiful Bouquet Interview Questions
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I applied 9 months ago and just heard back for an interview with 3 principals. They were 15 minutes late and didn't have my documents ready. They asked if I needed sponsorship, and after I said no, the interview went downhill. One principal, Matt Skokan, seemed lost, received two phone calls, and left midway. He questioned my course selections based on my transcript. The other principal was nicer and asked about my current activities. There were no technical questions; they only cared about GPA. The HR lady was disorganized, and nobody seemed coordinated.

I applied online and got a response almost immediately. The interview was a panel interview on-site that lasted for an hour. It focused mainly on fundamentals and non-linear modeling. This was followed by an office tour. I was told that I'll hear back in 2 weeks. The interview seemed positive, I followed up but the HR never responded. I really wish the company would let candidates know the results in a timely manner, as it's quite frustrating for international students who already have so much going on.

I applied online and heard back about a week later for an interview. Everyone I met seemed great, and the office was really nice. The whole process was quick; I was interviewed by the CEO and a Principal and then got an offer about 15 minutes later. It seemed like a place that really cares about its employees, with leaders involved in the day-to-day. The Office Manager also took time to go over the offer letter and answer my questions. I unfortunately couldn't accept the offer, but it seemed like a good place.

The interview was around 45 minutes long. I chatted with two principals over Skype. It went well; we talked about my resume and coursework, and discussed our career goals. It was a good experience overall.