Testlio Interview Questions
& Process

They reached out because I applied to another position I wasn't a good fit for. First, we had a meeting where everyone learned about the position. If still interested, candidates received a testing test to complete in 24 hours. Passing this led to an interview with the recruiter. Next were logical, reading, and personality gorilla tests. Achieving the required score led to interviews with different managers. References from past experiences and a background check were then requested. If all stages were passed and they chose me, I got the job.

Applied and got a call from a recruiter for a screening. They asked about my salary expectations and I told them my number, and they didn't indicate it would be an issue. Then I had to do a long assessment (over an hour) that wasn't specific to the job, with about a third being basic math, another third HR/sales behavioral questions, and the last part was a self-description/workplace preference word selection. After that, the recruiter called again to discuss my test results, and even they couldn't explain how it helps select good testers. Next, I had an hour-long meeting with the hiring manager. I was then asked for references, which seemed early since I was only halfway through. Then I had to create and deliver a presentation (took almost 3 hours of my time) during an hour-long panel call. After that, I met with another manager for an hour. I suspect there were more rounds, but the client was getting impatient. There were very few questions about my testing skills or leadership experience. When the offer came, it was about 15% less than we discussed in the screening, with no clear reason why. Benefits were mediocre except PTO, and new hires pay 20% for the work laptop, with the idea that you can keep it if you stay long enough. Some questions I asked earlier were still unanswered at the offer stage, despite promises to follow up. I declined the job.

The hiring process started with a cognitive assessment which I thought was really bad and trick-based. After that, I had a technical interview that felt pretty casual. It didn't really dig into my core DevOps skills because the hiring manager was out and the interviewer was a new hire, super junior, and not technical in DevOps concepts. My advice would be to not rely solely on those cognitive tests and to conduct interviews more professionally to actually assess skills.

The interview process at Testlio is pretty thorough (it took me about 2 months from the first chat to the offer), well-organized, and aims to make sure you're a good fit for both the job and the company vibe. It kicked off with a quick chat to go over my background and see if I matched the role. After that, I had a few interviews with different people on the team, and each one looked at different things like my tech skills, how I solve problems, and if I'd fit in. They were really open about everything, letting me know what to expect at each step. They also really cared about my experience talking to clients, managing stakeholders, and working on media projects. The last parts included checking my references and a chat with the higher-ups, which helped them see if I aligned with Testlio's values and what they're aiming for.