Sentieo Interview Questions
& Process

The interview process was great and to the point. There were rounds to meet with leadership and be interviewed by the team I'd be working with. It was a transparent process that allowed me to meet my team and realistically gauge the culture fit. Completing a project was also required, allowing me to showcase my problem-solving skills. I loved this because it allowed me to attempt to solve a company issue and shine bright amongst other candidates.

I went through several rounds of interviews. They had me do a mock client presentation of their product which took a lot of prep time. The last round was a chat with the CEO, who was a bit cold and uptight, unlike the others. I had long, mostly good chats with the team about their business, strategy, and growth plans for their startup. I thought I would get the job for sure, but I didn't get an offer. What was worse, they didn't even tell me I didn't get the job. I had to reach out and ask what happened because I didn't understand. They didn't give me much of a reason. It felt like they barely knew me. A friend suggested maybe they hired someone cheaper and used me for strategy advice like a consultant. I can't confirm that, but it was a weird experience. I found the presentation prep to be a waste of my time, especially given my experience level.

The interview process was very long and tedious, particularly the third stage, which involved a presentation to five managers about their program. The first two stages were quite simple and welcoming, but ultimately, despite receiving positive feedback on my presentation, I wasn't selected for the fourth stage due to a perceived lack of knowledge for the position. This was confusing given it's an entry-level role advertised for 0-1 years of experience. It's strange to proceed to the third stage and receive praise for the presentation if the foundational knowledge was already insufficient. I'm left feeling quite confused after investing significant time preparing the presentation from scratch, as no assistance was provided, and I had to learn their software independently beforehand.

I applied through a recruitment agency and went through a 3-step process. First, a 30-minute call with HR, then a 1-hour interview with the Head of UX, and finally a 1.5-hour interview with both the Head of UX and a Product Manager. The interviews were pretty casual and conversational. After the final interview, the recruiter mentioned Sentieo planned to offer me the role, pending an executive sign-off in the US. However, a few days later, they communicated that they'd decided they actually wanted a Visual Designer instead of a Lead UX Designer. It felt like a waste of my time. This kind of unprofessionalism is common with small startups. I believe I could have made significant improvements to their processes, but it's a shame. Maybe I'd consider them in the future if they mature as a company.