Sterling Interview Questions
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Sterling
Client Success Partner
Mid Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Offer
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
The interview process felt unstructured and I didn't get much useful feedback. I was told I had good experience but lacked client management experience, which I disagree with based on my experience managing vendor relationships and as a former sales account manager. The two interviews, a 30-minute chat and a 30-minute presentation on legal right to work, lacked a clear structure and defined questions. I wasn't asked about achievements, challenges, client relationships, or difficult stakeholders. There were no competency-based questions to assess my values, mindset, or fit with Sterling's mission. This lack of structure made me feel I wasn't being assessed properly and I had to force examples into the conversation, feeling like I was leading the interview. I think a fixed structure is needed for consistent and fair evaluations, avoiding unconscious bias. I felt penalized for my structured approach to work due to my background in banking, but I can adapt to less structured environments. Competency questions would have shown how I handle unstructured challenges and implement changes for continuous improvement. After going through two stages and preparing a presentation on short notice, a rejection via email felt disrespectful; a phone call would have been more appropriate given the effort I put in. I suggest longer interviews for a better-structured process, benefiting both the business and the candidate experience.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you want to work for Sterling?
Sterling
Event Coordinator
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
I initially felt good about the interview process. My first interview was with Sr Talent Partner, Chris, and I got moved to a second interview with the hiring manager, Jamie, which also went well. Then, I had two more interviews with other team members. I thought I'd done really well and had great conversations, but I guess not. They ended up ghosting me for a month and a half before sending a generic 'thanks but no thanks' email from Chris. I was confused since I'd already moved on. Their communication and feedback are definitely lacking, and honestly, I'm glad I didn't get hired.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your experience with trade shows and events?
Sterling
Analyst
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case Presentation
Found job via indeed and applied via Sterling website. Heard back from recruiter a month later. Then had an HR interview, an interview with a team member, a written assessment and finally an interview with the hiring manager—all virtual. From first contact to start date was about 7 weeks. It was a great experience and I never waited more than a few days after an interview to hear back/get feedback. Recruiter was always available for questions. Very happy to accept the offer.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you describe your experience and how you organize your day, relating it to the job description?
- Tell me about your experience.
- How do you organize your day?
Sterling
Engineer
Entry Easy Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
We started by talking about the core subjects I learned in my B.Tech. Then, the interviewer asked about my internship experiences and the projects I worked on during that time. After that, we delved into the projects mentioned on my resume, focusing on the challenges I encountered and the technologies I utilized. The discussion then shifted to the differences between Front-end and Back-end development, followed by a review of OOPS concepts and DSA.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- What are the core subjects that I learnt in my B.Tech etc.
- Then he asked me about my internship experiences, about the project I worked on in my Internship.
- Then he asked me about the projects that I had mentioned in my resume, that what difficulties did I face while working on them, what technologies did I use etc.
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